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.
Saga article about victory in Judicial Review Court of Appeal case
Article written for Saga website describing the victory in the Court of Appeal and the Government’s humiliating defeat which saw its appeal against the High Court Judicial Review verdict dismissed.
House Magazine article 'Hard luck and promises' about successful Parliamentary campaign
Article published in the House Magazine (Parliamentary Weekly) explaining some of the anguish involved and lessons learned in battling on behalf of the impoverished members of failed company pension schemes.
Daily Mail 'Monday Column' – Mervyn King must be re-elected
Ros wrote her personal view for Daily Mail expressing support for Mervyn King to be re-elected as Governor of Bank of England.
Letter published in FT on personal accounts reform
Letter published in Financial Times explaining why the proposed Personal Accounts pension reforms are dangerous for lower earners and the interaction with means testing must be properly addressed now.