Investment markets are moving into a new “golden age” of strong dividend returns, according to a global equities investment manager.

Lindsay Hudson is to join Aegon Asset Management as head of inclusion and diversity from Invesco where she has worked since 2015.

Dutch-owned Aegon is to scrap its Scottish-based fund manager brand Kames Capital in a move towards what it calls a ‘globally-integrated’ model.

James Capital chief executive Martin Davis has stood down from his role, it can be revealed.