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%.
Guardian Comment – QE terrible for pensions and savers
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.
Launching QE2 will be a Titanic disaster
Ros warns of the dangers of the Bank of England’s desire for more Quantitative Easing and that it will end in disaster.
Daily Mail – Printing Money is like launching a new Titanic
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.
Verdict on Vickers' ICB report on banks – too little too late
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 calls for more intelligent approach to stimulating economy
Ros did an interview for the FT’s Pensions Week website, explaining the dangers of QE and its damaging impact on pensions.