New Statesman – pension reforms explained
Ros wrote an article for the New Statesman, explaining the new pension freedoms
New second hand annuity market is good news
The Yorkshire Post supported Ros’s views that proposals to set up a second hand market for annuities will be good news for many pensioners – giving them an option they have not had before
Pensions Expert – Don't abandon member safeguards in DB-DC transfers
Ros wrote a Talking Head Comment piece for Pensions Expert FT Magazine expressing concerns about the Government’s decision to allow up to £30,000 DB pensions to transfer out without advice and calling on trustees of defined benefit pension schemes to help members who may not take advice before transferring out
Guardian Comment – Who are you calling old – time to ditch ageist stereotypes
Ros wrote an article for the Guardian in which she highlights the negative connotations of the word aold’ and calls for an end to such stereotype labelling.
Pension freedoms will start in April 2015 – or will they?
Ros wrote a blog for MoneyObserver expressing her concerns about pension firms not permitting their customers to benefit from the freedoms they should be able to have in april 2015
Why shouldn't older people work?
The Daily Telegraph published an article where Ros gives her views on the benefits of longer working lives and why people should consider embracing the idea of working longer.
Times 'Thunderer': We must end these rip off fees
The Times published an article by Ros in the ‘Thunderer’ column calling for an end to rip-off pension charges
Daily Mail Monday Column – let's use pension savings to fund housebuilding
Ros wrote an article published in the Daily Mail Business Section Monday Column calling for new housebuilding funded by pension assets to help create jobs, boost the economy and offer attractive risk/reward alternative for pension funds
Guardian – Employers should harness the potential of older workers
Interesting article in the Guardian outlining why employers should not overlook the value of keeping on or bringing in older workers, as well as the young
Dr. Altmann's Pensions Clinic: Guidance will be important but not enough to protect customers
Ros wrote her fortnightly blog for MoneyObserver Magazine explaining why extra protection for consumers should be introduced by the FCA to ensure firms must ask relevant questions before selling them a product to try to assess basic suitability.