Global dividends reach fresh high in 'exceptionally volatile' markets

Latest edition of Janus Henderson Global Dividend Index

Jayna Rana
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Dividends reached a new high in 2017 thanks to a strengthening world economy and rising corporate confidence, according to the latest figures from the Janus Henderson Global Dividend Index (JHGDI).

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