Ros was quoted by the Financial Times warning that increasing pension fund buyouts could damage long-term economic performance – but members seem to find it reassuring that the insurer has taken on their pension risk, rather than the employer.
Ros was quoted in the Daily Express, lamenting the emerging scandal that thousands of women have been losing out in state pensions in a new discovery that they were not credited for time spent at home with kids. ( link to pdf )
Ros is quoted in inews in a review of the State Pension and calls for an end to ever-rising starting ages, with more flexibility to account for ill health and poverty.
Ros chaired a roundtable for Ruffer outlining important new thinking for the pre-retirement phase of pension investing, moving away from the traditional equity/bond ‘de-risking’. ( link to pdf )
Ros wrote a column for inews, explaining why the State Pension triple lock has outlived its usefulness and increasing state pension age to save costs is the wrong priority. ( link to pdf )
Ros is quoted in Money Marketing. ( link to pdf )
Ros is quoted in the Independent, supporting the Chancellor’s inquiry into how firms have behaved during the inflation crisis and whether they are exacerbating inflation pressures rather than behaving responsibly in this national crisis.
Ros wrote a column for the Daily Mail’s ‘ThisIsMoney’ website, explaining why the pension freedoms have been a lifeline for many who would otherwise have locked into poor value annuities but the industry also needs to rethink its products. ( link to pdf )
Here are some thoughts about encouraging businesses to play their part in curbing excessive price rises, to help the economy over the current inflation crisis. After massive taxpayer business support through Covid, surely corporate social responsibility should encompass responsible pricing behaviour during an economic emergency. Read my blog.
Ros is quoted congratulating Nationwide on its decision to keep its branches open on British high streets – a victory for campaigning by Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday and Daily Express. ( link to pdf )