Asia-Pacific dividends rise in Q3, led by Taiwan and HK
Add BT as a preferred source
DeeperDive is a beta AI feature. Refer to full articles for the facts.
DIVIDENDS from the largest companies in developed Asia-Pacific ex Japan markets rose year-on-year during the third quarter of 2022, with Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore among those paying more, according to a report by asset management firm Janus Henderson Investors.
The Global Dividend Index report - published on Wednesday (Nov 16) - found that dividends in the region (comprising Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan) grew 14.6 per cent on-year to US$91.7 billion in Q3 2022..
On an underlying basis, which excludes the impact of special dividends, currency, index and calendar effects, dividends in Asia Pacific ex Japan grew 18.7 per cent year-on-year.
Decoding Asia newsletter: your guide to navigating Asia in a new global order. Sign up here to get Decoding Asia newsletter. Delivered to your inbox. Free.
Copyright SPH Media. All rights reserved.
TRENDING NOW
Shelving S$5 billion office redevelopment plan proved ‘wise’ as geopolitical risks mount: OCBC chairman
Eurokars Group introduces rental car franchises Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo to Singapore
20 photos that show how dramatically Singapore has changed in two decades
Singapore’s key exports up 15.3% in March from electronics surge, exceeding forecasts
