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.
It's time to show some financial fairness to forgotten over 50s
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.
Pensioner inflation nearing 20% in four years!
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.
Seeking Solutions for Suffering Savers – Raise the ISA allowance
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.
Public Affairs Achiever of the Year 2011
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.
Keep up the pressure on women's pensions
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.
Inflation hits older people harder
Ros explains that inflation is hitting older people very hard and those on fixed incomes are in a dreadful situation.