Savers frozen out of second Woodford fund: But guess what? He is STILL charging them fees
ThisIsMoney comments on the closure of Woodford Funds and problems for retail investors, including Ros’ comments on inadequacy of regulation. ( link to pdf )
Give mums and dads their state pension credits back!
Ros is quoted in a ThisIsMoney article reporting that the Office for Tax Simplification recommends resolving pension injustices which affect women – in ensuring women receive credit for State Pensions and that Net Pay injustices are resolved. ( link to pdf )
The Guardian view on women’s pensions: a feminist issue
The Guardian wrote an editorial supporting the idea of helping the 1950s women who are facing such hardship due to the rise in their State Pension Age, which Ros has long called for. ( link to pdf )
Fears grow for thousands of pensioners as UK’s second largest care home group Four Seasons refuses to pay millions in rent
Ros comments on the financial problems of Four Seasons Care Home group. ( link to pdf )
Baroness Ros Altmann #BackTo60 #50swomen #HistoricInjustice #Pensions #OneVoice #WASPI
Ros did a Podcast for Women’s Parliamentary Radio explaining her thoughts on the High Court ruling against the 1950s women who claimed discrimination as their state pension age increased at such short notice.
Ros Altmann: The treatment of 1950s women was a major reason I stood down as Pensions Minister
wrote a column for the I newspaper, explaining her thoughts about the High Court verdict on Women’s State Pension Age increases. ( link to pdf )
PFS warns on abridged advice
Ros is quoted in FT Financial Adviser magazine explaining why the FCA idea of ‘abridged advice’ is likely to cause confusion rather than helping consumers. ( link to pdf )
Altmann says providers see advice allowance as threat
FT Financial Adviser magazine reported Ros’ comments about pension providers failing to promote the £500 Advice Allowance. ( link to pdf )
State pension age changes: Same-sex couples hit with a ‘double whammy’
Ros is quoted talking about the increase in women’s state pension age which could be a double whammy for same sex couples. ( link to pdf )
Thinking of taking equity release in your 50s? It can be a minefield, as homeowners are warned that many are borrowing too much too early
Ros is quoted warning that equity release loans should not be taken out by those in their 50s unless they understand the risks of losing their entire home by the end of retirement. ( link to pdf )