Ben Lofthouse, CFA

Ben Lofthouse is Head of Global Equity Income at Janus Henderson Investors, a position he has held since 2018. Prior to this, Ben was a director and has been part of the Global Equity Income Team since joining Henderson in 2004 and has managed several equity income mandates since 2008. Prior to Henderson, Ben worked as an accountant at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he started his career in 1998.
Ben graduated with a BA degree (Hons) in business economics from Exeter University. He is an associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (CA) and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. He has 25 years of financial industry experience.
Articles Written

Global dividends rose to a record $568.1 billion in Q2
Global dividends reached $568 billion in the second quarter of 2023, with underlying growth of 6.3%.
Strong cash generation driving a positive dividend outlook
A review of the first half of 2023, and the risks and opportunities ahead for global equity income investors.

Beating a challenging market by harvesting global income
Investing in globally diversified equities remains one of the best options for generating income in the medium to long term.

How active engagement can encourage the oil & gas sector to reduce methane emissions
How active asset managers can help reduce methane emissions by engaging with oil & gas companies.

Dividend-paying stocks can provide relief in times of uncertainty
Prospects for global dividends in the weaker economic environment.
Global Equity Income in 2023: Steady dividend growth and attractive valuations
A review of global equity markets in 2022 and the outlook for dividends in the year ahead.