Saga website – Introduction to annuities
Article written for Saga website, explaining the basics of annuities and factors to think about before buying.
Come on Gordon – sort out this mess
Lead comment published in Sunday Telegraph as an open letter calling on Gordon Brown to end the suffering of the victims of scheme wind-ups by adopting the amendments recently passed in the House of Lords.
Reform of Public Sector pensions
Article written for Public Servant magazine outlining some expected developments in the public sector pensions debate.
Ros Witness Statement for Second Judicial Review
Ros’ Witness Statement submitted to the High Court in support of the application for a Second Judicial Review. The case for expedition and the suffering that is being left unaddressed is highlighted.
Briefing for Peers ahead of Lords vote on compensation amendments
Briefing sent by Ros to members of the House of Lords to help them understand the proposed amendments to Clause 18 of the Pensions Bill calling for the FAS to be increased to PPF levels and paid immediately.
Saga website – different types of annuity you can buy
Article for Saga website explaining the different types of annuities available.
House of Commons to vote on amendments to Pensions Bill
Release expressing hopes that Government will be defeated in the Commons vote on providing fair and quick compensation for those who have lost their pensions, via cross-party amendments to the Pensions Bill.
The Cold, naked truth – Budget announcements more spin
Article published in Financial Adviser which explains that the recently announced extension to the Financial Assistance Scheme is not worth £8bn at all, but the real cost of the FAS is just £1.9bn, which will be further reduced once tax and benefits are accounted for. The Chancellor had an opportunity to provide a fair solution but opted for more spin instead.
Money Marketing feature on aThe Muddled Maths' of the Chancellor on FAS
Article published in Money Marketing explaining why the extension to the FAS that the Chancellor announced in the Budget was not all it appears to be and will not deliver a fair solution at all.
PMI Opinion Piece on Judicial Review verdict against Government
Opinion Piece published in PMI Magazine explaining that the Government has been found guilty in the Judicial Review and asking PMI members to support the Parliamentary moves for compensation.