Ros wrote a ‘Comment’ piece for the Guardian website explaining why QE is unlikely to revive the economy and creating inflation is dangerous for pension funds, annuities and future pensioners – buying gilts will also distort financial markets creating danger of a crash.
Ros warns of the dangers of the Bank of England’s desire for more Quantitative Easing and that it will end in disaster.
Ros wrote a Monday View Column for the Daily Mail, outlining why she believes that a new round of Quantitative Easing would be dangerous for the economy.
Ros wrote an article for a CSFI publication discussing whether the recommendations of the Vickers ICB report on Banking Reform would ensure a safe banking system in future.
Ros did an interview for the FT’s Pensions Week website, explaining the dangers of QE and its damaging impact on pensions.
Ros’ article published in the Yorkshire Post explaining that savers must not be made to suffer and Government should extend ISA allowances so that savers can have more income from their savings.
Press Release highlighting that Saga has calculated inflation for the over 50s and, since the start of the credit crisis, inflation for older people is nearly 20%, so nearly a fifth of their purchasing power has been wiped out in just 4 years.
Ros calls for a higher ISA allowance in order to offset the impact of ultra-low interest rates on savers. Allowing interest tax-free would be the equivalent of an interest rate increase of 1% – 3% for taxpayers.
Ros calls for Government to implement Option 2 of its consultation proposals to reform state pensions – a flat-rate simple state pension paying ?140 a week to all those with a full contribution record.
Ros Altmann won the Women in Public Life award for Public Affairs Achiever of the Year 2011. This was awarded to the most influential woman
in public affairs who has made a significant contribution to the success of their organisation, showed dedication and commitment, and influenced
the development of the UK or European public affairs industry.