In this week's show Richard Aston, manager of CC Japan Income & Growth Trust, tells Emma Agyemang why cash-rich Japanese companies are increasing dividends. Personal finance editor Leonora Walters answers a reader's question on whether equity investment trusts should be considered higher risk. And the team discuss Standard Life UK Smaller Companies’ upcoming merger with Dunedin Smaller Companies.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.