How the credit crisis affects pensions
Article published by Pensions Management Institute in PMI News giving Ros’ views on how the credit crisis is likely to affect pensions in the UK.
Financial crisis and pensions
Article published in Unite Magazine, explaining the dangers of emergency protection of bank deposits 100% while pensions are far less protected and the long term risks of making short term savings more secure than long term investments.
Final chapter for final salary
Article published in the Yorkshire Post explaining why the latest falls in asset prices have led to worrying deficits in UK final salary pension schemes, which will hasten the demise of such schemes.
Parliamentary Ombudsman supports Equitable Life victims
Article published in Financial Adviser commenting on prospects for Equitable Life victims following the Parliamentary Ombudsman’s recommendation of compensation.
When 'hands-off' regulation means 'eyes shut'!
Article published in the Daily Telegraph with Ros’ commenting on the prospects of more fighting ahead for Equitable Life victims, despite the Parliamentary Ombudsman’s recommendation of compensation.
CII Thinkpiece on personal accounts and annuities advice
Article published by Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) giving Ros’ views on why generic advice for personal accounts will not work, but it could be very helpful for annuities.
'Bonus Years' – FT letter about longer working lives
Letter published in the Financial Times explaining that policy needs to help people prepare for a period of part time work at older ages that can benefit them, the economy and society – the possibility of us all enjoying our ‘bonus years’.
FTfm 'Feedback' column, why BT trustees should not just switch from equities to long bonds
Article published in FTfm explaining why suggestions that BT’s pension fund accounting problems and long-term asset-liability mismatch will not be solved by switching from equities to bonds. More radical and broader thinking is required.
Parliamentary Monitor 'vox pop' on Alistair Darling's first budget
Ros gives her views for Parliamentary Monitor on what might be expected in Alistair Darling’s maiden budget speech.
Financial Adviser 'Time to Listen to Some Reason'
Article commissioned by Financial Adviser magazine describing the Victory for the Pensions Action Group in the Court of Appeal and explaining why the Government’s consideration of appealing further to the House of Lords is a waste of time and taxpayer’s money.