Competition in the buy-to-let sector has pushed mortgage rates down at a time when residential rates have started to rise.

Lloyds Banking Group is making a number of restrictions to its interest-only offering from tomorrow.

The Money Advice Service has set itself an ambitious target of reaching more than 11 million people a year by 2016/17, as its budget for 2012/13 doubles to £86.8m.

The Money Advice Service has set itself an ambitious target of reaching more than 11 million people a year by 2016/17, as its budget for 2012/13 doubles to £86.8m.

The economic outlook means dividends are providing an even greater portion of total return on equities.

Anaemic growth and the sovereign debt crisis in Europe have encouraged investors to look to emerging markets in search of returns.

James Smith looks at the UK equity income market, which remains a safety-first environment delivering sustainable dividends and long-term growth.

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.