Pension Predictions for 2009
Pensions Management magazine asked Ros for her predictions for pensions in 2009.
We need an independent inquiry into public sector pensions
Letter published in Financial World magazine highlighting the lack of transparency in public sector pensions and calling for an independent inquiry into the developing public sector pensions aristocracy.
Pension development forecasts for 2009
PProfessional Pensions asked Ros to give her forecasts for pensions in 2009.
Brown's pensions policy record
Article published in Sunday Post in Scotland explaining how Government pensions policy has been a disaster.
Public sector pensions aristocracy
Article published in the Yorkshire Post contrasting the effects of the credit crunch on private sector and public sector schemes and calling for transparency on accounting for public sector pensions.
Women's pension reform inadequacies
Feature article published in Financial Adviser explaining why the latest round of pensions reforms designed to help women are more spin than substance and could be dangerous for some lower income women who fail to get advice.
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.