UK dividends are rising for the first time since March 2009 as Artemis' Adrian Frost said dividend growth is back on the table.
Banking giant HSBC's strong profitability could allow the group to "materially" increase its dividend, a City analyst suggests.
Invesco Perpetual star manager Neil Woodford believes equity markets can still provide meaningful returns despite the muted economic environment.
Jupiter's Tony Nutt has dismissed fears the UK is headed back into recession and believes equity prices and dividends have "significant upside" potential.
Tineke Frikkee, manager of the £2.52bn Newton Higher Income fund, expects BP to resume dividend payments as early as February next year.