Insights

Insights

Insight, news and updates from the OLIM team

The OLIM 2018 UK Dividend Report is a comprehensive analysis of the dividend performance of companies quoted in the UK stock market including growth drivers, currency influences and a review of special payments.

Bull Points: Low relative valuation of UK stockmarket. The UK market provides a high yield with dividends growing strongly. Bear Points: Brexit uncertainty may continue to depress share prices. Potential impact of Labour Party policies if elected. Investors should be looking hard at UK equities – in particular, the high-yielding end of the market. According […]

The feasibility of drawing a comfortable income from the dividends paid on mid-sized share portfolios has reduced dramatically in recent years. In April 2016, the Government replaced dividend tax credits with a £5,000 dividend allowance, whereby the first £5,000 of dividend income was tax free. The change, while welcomed by those with the smallest portfolios, […]

The OLIM Charity Conference attracted around 100 Trustees from a wide variety of charities and the feedback on the whole event was very positive. If you would like to be included on the invitation list for the next event please contact victoria.scott@olim.co.uk