Swiss Re’s chief executive officer for the UK and Ireland has had a cosmopolitan career and believes the UK could learn from Australia on regulation and pensions Interview by Rachael Adams

Paul Thomas reports that a combination of low interest rates and a change of attitude by lenders means borrowers are faring better than in previous recessions

Using total returns to assess equity income fund performance does not always identify the best sources of income.

Our advisers began voting for the Lifesearch Protection Awards earlier this month. They are voting on, among other things, which new protection initiatives have been the most significant over the past year

The UK equity income sector has consistently been one of the most popular investment sectors for investors.

The IMA’s global equity income sector reveals the opportunity to go global for income, says Joanne Ellul

Saving for a rainy day is the key to Financial Freedom:

It might be nice if money grew on trees and all we had to do was to harvest what we needed; that way everyone could have financial freedom, but it does not work that way; it takes some planning and some inducement to have an acceptable retirement. It isn’t about making money but about having enough to live as you want when you retire. It’s been proven that cash above and beyond what is needed to live at a desired level adds minimal satisfaction.

Following a year marked by economic turmoil and growing concerns about the eurozone debt crisis, the first few weeks of 2012 seem uneventful in comparison but there is little to suggest a more positive outlook.

Paul Thomas says there is widespread doubt that the Government can convince pensioners to move out of their homes and into rented property

Colin Batchelor, head of pensions technical at Legal & General Savings, says pension plans could be hit badly unless some tough choices are made quickly