Markets

Dividend growth has slowed in recent months, dragged down by FTSE heavyweights. But do not be fooled: some FTSE players are preparing for dividend increases, explains OMGI's Stephen Message.

As Western economies move closer to the inevitable monetary policy normalisation, nervousness is building. But the impact of these changes will be more muted than in previous cycles. Revera's Glen Nimmo explains why.

Fund managers have a "critical" imperative to warn clients about the risks of chasing yield despite low volatility, former monetary policymakers have warned.

UK and European equity markets have pulled back again this morning after two mega M&A deals fell through and geopolitical tensions increased.

Proposals from Europe to restrict the use of dealing commissions to pay for investment research have been rejected by the Investment Management Association (IMA) and the Wealth Management Association.

Neil Woodford has added a new position in Royal Mail to his £2.4bn Woodford Equity Income fund as the company's share price began to falter this year.

Liontrust chief executive John Ions has sold shares in the company for a total consideration of £486,750, according to regulatory filings.

The threat of rising interest rates to investors' portfolios - in particular their fixed income positions - is becoming more apparent, but can more niche areas like senior secured loans protect them from losses?

There is a worrying level of calmness in markets at a time when risk levels across the board are rising. Investors should be upping cash now, argues M&G UK Growth manager Mike Felton.

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