Citywire Pension predictions 2012
Citywire asked Ros for her predictions on pensions policy and public sector pensions for 2012.
Why care needs care
Article published in the JC outlining that we most people need to think about preparing for care needs and what they might consider.
Winter warmth
Ros wrote an article for the Yorkshire Post explaining that Winter Fuel Payments have been cut and the risks this poses for older people as inflation and fuel bills are soaring.
Guardian Comment – QE terrible for pensions and savers
Ros wrote a ‘Comment’ piece for the Guardian website explaining why QE is unlikely to revive the economy and creating inflation is dangerous for pension funds, annuities and future pensioners – buying gilts will also distort financial markets creating danger of a crash.
Daily Mail – Printing Money is like launching a new Titanic
Ros wrote a Monday View Column for the Daily Mail, outlining why she believes that a new round of Quantitative Easing would be dangerous for the economy.
Verdict on Vickers' ICB report on banks – too little too late
Ros wrote an article for a CSFI publication discussing whether the recommendations of the Vickers ICB report on Banking Reform would ensure a safe banking system in future.
Guardian Comment – Don't ask relatives to fill the elderly care gap
Ros article published in the Guardian Comment section, in response to Royal College of Nursing suggestions that relatives to should care for patients in hospitals as nursing staff don’t have time.
It's time to show some financial fairness to forgotten over 50s
Ros’ article published in the Yorkshire Post explaining that savers must not be made to suffer and Government should extend ISA allowances so that savers can have more income from their savings.
Daily Express – Celebrate the Bonus Years
Ros wrote a piece for the Daily Express explaining that, with so many more people living to 100, we should be able to celebrate ‘bonus years’.
FT – Social Care Issues have been ignored for too long
Ros’ article published in the Financial Times Money Section commenting on the need for reform of social care and discussing possible financial products that could follow Andrew Dilnot’s framework for change.