Quilter's Bradshaw: Could emerging markets become a new dividend hero?

Asia's Covid-19 management bodes well for sector

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, investors have had to get used to a tough environment when it comes to shareholder payments.

Once a stalwart of the income community, the UK specifically has had more than its fair share of dividend cuts and suspensions. While some have resumed payments, the crisis has given many businesses an opportunity to reassess their dividend policies. In addition, as the UK grapples with its response to the virus, and Brexit continues to provide its usual uncertainty, the income environment in this previous haven is not quite so bright. This all comes among a backdrop of already low interest rates. Any hopes that we move to more normal levels in this regard have been dashed and we a...