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I agree and I'm sure the younger generations will try these new variations but Lloyds like any business needs to adapt to these challenges and make sure it offers the best service/costs.
Lloyds has an instantly recognised name / presence in the high street so will always attract customers, the important thing is to offer the best service so that existing customers are not tempted to leave and that potential new customers are "drawn" to it rather than other providers.
We will see!

The PRA restrictions have been lifted, results should be good, yes I am expecting an increased dividend. We will see this week.

Lloyds bank have already paid a dividend (although restricted) and IMO will announce in its results another one this week, which should be paid in September.

Stagecoach,
Yes, but the big banks have a strong position with most people unwilling to change, I know for one that although I have chopped and changed my bank over the years I am back with the Bank I started with from school!
The other point is the big banks also have the financial muscle that should a "challanger" become to influential they can look at taking it over / buy out.

prainey,
I take it you've done some thorough research here?

Rosewell,
Look at the U.S, many of our EU neighbours, we have our issues and there could be worse to come but we will see. Anyway time for bed for me, goodnight all.

Rosewall,
The question is how confident as an investor are you in Lloyds bank?
At the beginning of Covid people were forecasting financial Armageddon but it hasn't happened. The economy is facing multiple issues but generally speaking we as a country are strong.
I am expecting some good numbers this week and am fairly bullish on Lloyds bank, but the key was the return of the dividend, and long term a reduction in the number of shares in issue.
The prospect of a 7% yield and SP growth is there, although real SP growth will take time.

Buy today at 46p with a 7%+ yield in 2022....
We will see where its heading this week.

As far as I know it's 99.999% legit, but without being stood on Dmitry's shoulder whilst he "tweets" on his mobile I can't say 100%.
I think people who are "more in the know" have confirmed it though....
That DLA tweet has got to be a positive sign though surely, you just wouldn't do that if it was going to fall through!

SUFCESSEX,
I think they will but we may have to wait a little while longer for it, I think they'll try not to upset the BoE / GOV and play it safe, then issue a special dividend before Xmas, but we should get a better idea this coming week.

Some have already answered but many of the ftse 100 companies pay regular dividends, Lloyds bank being a prime example but there was a break in payments due to the BoE / government "leaning" on the banks.
Lloyds pay 2 times a year, someone like BP pay 4 times a year.
There are lots of good / sound companies and I tend to look for opportunities where the sp is depressed, Lloyds being the perfect example, which then leads to you potentially receiving better yields. BP / Royal Dutch Shell are also good examples where the SP is depressed but you need to make your own mind up on which companies to invest in.
Miners are also good dividend payers, The BHP group is one of my favourites but their SP is currently quite high.
Pharmaceutical companies are also good but please DYOR....
I tend to have a "core" of ftse 100 dividend paying companies and then "speculate" on AIM where the SP returns can be greater, but so are the risks!...
Anyway, good luck to you.

Notabloodyclue,
"Wait it out and stop bickering like d**ks lol"
Well nothing like getting straight to the point!
It's in the ground and as someone else said previously "YOU CAN'T UNFIND A MINE"
Everyone just needs to hang in there and sit tight.
Have a good weekend all.

Motbuck,
This share hasn't been helped by several years of bad news, PPI, Brexit, Covid and the cancellation of the dividend.
This and other companies, BP for example has also been getting "day traded" to death.
Hopefully next week's results will be extremely positive and with Hopefully a proper dividend the positive long term holders will buy back in.
This will take time but with a combination of a progressive dividend policy / share buybacks the SP should HOPEFULLY have a brighter future.

Darth,
If you are "holding" here why are you so negative, looking at you're history I have struggled to find anything positive.
It can only mean you're "short" or a troll?

Am I glad I have a detached house!
The thing is dividendchaser is that there'll be a time maybe a few years down the line when you have a neighbour who doesn't give a shat and the boot will be on the other foot.

Mooching,
If there's one aim share which could be a multinational conglomerate it's this one!!!!!!!....

mac,
"Just a nice and easy waiting game for any true shareholder!"
Perfectly somes it up!
If you're holding and you're not overexposed that's all you need to do.
Some of the stuff recently has been embarrassing.
Rant over, I'll get back in my box!

I don't know the full story here and to be honest I don't want to know but this board is going downhill badly!
GFD, isn't it time you had a break from this board?

Darkenvoy,
Assuming that there will be a dividend (I will be shocked if there isn't!) the ex dividend date will be some time in the future, usually August, with the dividend paid in September.

Just got to ignore the market shenanigans and decide whether at 43p their a good buy or not.......
If "full" dividends are returning next week I would suggest they are.
It will be interesting to see next week's figures.