State pension age hits 66 and set to rise further
BBC website highlights the increase in State Pension Age to 66 and quotes Ros calling for Government to consider allowing early access for those in need. ( link to pdf )
Let the old retire early, former minister urges as state pension age rises to 66
Ros is quoted in the Daily Telegraph calling for a flexible attitude to state pension age that can help those who genuinely can’t work, or have no private savings, to have some state pension early, especially if they have long NI records
Men and women must now wait until 66 to receive their state pension, but it could pay out £219,000 at today’s rate if you live to 90
Daily Mail and This is Money quote Ros regarding the rise in State Pension age to 66 from October 2020. ( link to pdf )
What is holding the dashboard back?
Ros is quoted in a Raconteur article about the importance of accurate data and standardisation of terminology for Pensions Dashboards, calling for simple annual statements. ( link to pdf )
Expats hit by Brexit charges on pensions
Ros is quoted in The Times newspaper warning that expats may be charged to receive their pensions if they live in the EU and want the money sent to an EU bank account.
Social care ‘policy failure’ needs addressing, says former minister
Ros’ views on the need for Social Care reform and assessment of the ongoing policy failure are highlighted by LaingBuisson Social Care newsletter.
State pension rise 2021: DWP introduces bill to ensure payments for older people can be increased next year
Ros is quoted by inews welcoming the Government’s announcement that state pensions would not be frozen this year, even though average earnings are likely to have fallen. Legislation will be changed to allow the triple lock to remain in place. ( link to pdf )
Why women facing pension delays will feel shortchanged – Ros Altmann
Ros wrote a Comment article for Yorkshire Post on the disappointment felt by women over the rise in State Pension Age.
Pension funds should allocate towards infrastructure and growth assets as government bonds now provide “return-free risk”, says Baroness Altmann
Institutional Asset Manager published extracts from Ros’ speech to the G7 Global Pensions Forum, calling for more pension fund investment in infrastructure or growth assets as Government bonds seem more like return free risks than risk free returns. ( link to pdf )
Care home residents ‘dying of loneliness’ as testing delays expose ‘huge staff shortages’
Ros calls for an end to care home residents dying of loneliness and issues a plea to continue allowing family visits which are a vital lifeline. ( link to pdf )