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Richard Buxton interview: Lloyds Bank's results and dividend optimism

Star fund manager Richard Buxton talks to us about dividends, capitalism and UK banks.

30th April 2020 14:53

by Richard Hunter from interactive investor

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The Merian Global Investors fund manager talks to ii's head of markets Richard Hunter about a recent article in which he argued in favour of a more equitable balance between debt and equity. He also explains how lower dividend payments could yield a more stable system over time.

As well as suggesting that coronavirus offers the UK a chance to develop a more benign form of capitalism, Buxton gives his view on UK banks' Q1 results and that economic barometer, Lloyds (LSE:LLOY).

Recorded on 29 April 2020.

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