The Oldie – Annuities theft
Ros wrote an article for the Oldie Magazine explaining how QE is robbing pensioners of their future income by devaluing annuities.
Yorkshire Post: How we can use our pension funds to build a better future
Ros wrote an Op-ed piece for the Yorkshire Post explaining the benefits of using pension fund assets to invest in infrastructure projects to help boost growth and improve pension funding.
Investing in infrastructure – a natural fit for pension funds
Ros explains why we need pension assets to invest in infrastructure to help boost their returns and the economy. Government should even consider underwriting some inflation linked returns for such projects.
Outlook and policy challenges for 2012
Ros wrote an article for the Yorkshire Post outlining the challenges for policy on pensions and care – as well as employment – for Britains older citizens during 2012.
Autumn Statement has nothing for savers
Ros comments on the Autumn Statement which contained no help for savers, but some sensible suggestions on using pension funds to invest in infrastructure.
Wish-list Before the Autumn Statement
Ros outlines three policies she would like to see in the Chancellors 2011 Autumn Statement.
How did pensions get in this mess?
Ros spoke to the Worshipful Company of Bankers, outlining what has happened to pensions over the years and a strategy for the future.
QE2 is a massive mistake
Press Release highlighting why the Bank of England’s decision to launch a second round of ‘Quantitative Easing’ is dangerously misguided and will undermine economic activity, rather than create sustainable growth. By buying gilts, QE means new pensioners will be permanently poorer as annuity costs and inflation soar.
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.
Pensioner inflation even higher than national average
Press Release highlighting that pensioners face an inflation rate even higher than the national average, with rpi increasing by over 6%.