Defined Benefit Pensions in the current climate; with Baroness Ros Altmann
You can listen to this podcast which Ros did for Huntswood Group, looking at the impact of Covid19 on pensions, DB transfers, regulatory changes and future landscape.
Government suffers defeats in House of Lords over Pension Schemes Bill
Professional Adviser quotes Ros’ views on the improvements made by House of Lords amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill, aiming to increase protection for pension schemes and members. ( link to pdf )
Former minister Baroness Ros Altmann speaks at seminar on ageism
Ros spoke at a Seminar about the value of older workers, and her keynote speech is reported in the Jewish News. ( link to pdf )
From now, policies must put young people first. Starting with the triple-lock pension
Ros is quoted by Polly Toynbee in the Guardian newspaper, explaining the problems of pension policy and problems in our pension system in terms of tax relief and triple lock. ( link to pdf )
Financial crisis looms for care homes
Ros is quoted in the Daily Telegraph warning that 1000 care homes may go bust as a result of the Covid19 crisis and past underfunding.
Use the £500 advice allowance for abridged advice
Ros published a Money Marketing column supporting the ban on contingent charging for DB pension transfers and calling for the £500 Pension Advice allowance to be used to pay for the FCAs suggested new ‘abridged advice’. ( link to pdf )
People in their 50s and 60s could be poorer when they retire due to coronavirus
The Daily Mirror quotes Ros in its article exploring whether people in their 50s and 60s will be poorer in retirement as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.
Furlough effect leaves Rishi Sunak with ‘triple lock’ pensions dilemma
Ros is quoted in the Guardian newspaper, explaining why the State Pension triple lock may be suspended due to the Covid-19 crisis impact on earnings indices. ( link to pdf )
The Social Distancing Awards 2020: The Wellesley Grove Journal
Ros is featured by Money Marketing magazine in a Ken Pyne cartoon commenting that, in response to the Covid-19 crisis, the Bank of England has not just found a magic money tree, but a whole magic money forest! ( link to pdf )
Coronavirus deaths: 10th of the residents in care homes struck down
Ros is quoted in a Daily Express article about failings of the UK social care system and the need to urgently reform the way social care homes operate. Neglect of the elderly has been highlighted by the Coronavirus crisis. ( link to pdf )