Quantitative Easing – a huge mistake
Article published on Daily Telegraph website explaining why Ros believes that Quantitative Easing is a huge mistake, will not work, and will make things worse.
Why buying gilts for QE is so wrong
Press Release explaining that the Bank of England’s decision to print money to buy gilts will not work, the money will either leak abroad or not get to where it is so urgently needed – and pension funds and annuity rates will be severely damaged too.
'QE' – the wrong policy fighting the wrong enemy
Article published in Scotland’s Sunday Post newspaper, explaining the dangers of ‘Quantitative Easing’ – the fancy name for printing money.
Dangers of Quantitative Easing
Press Release highlighting the dangers of ‘printing money’ in an environment where inflation is still above the Bank of England’s target.
Pensioner Poverty – Response to DWP Select Committee
Ros’ response to DWP Select Committee Inquiry into pensioner poverty, explaining how the credit crisis will make pensioner poverty worse and highlighting some of the injustices of current policy.
Sir Fred's pension should be around £20,000 a year
Press Release explaining that Pension Protection Fund rules should apply to failed bank pension schemes, which would reduce Sir Fred’s pension to around £20,000.
Trustees, Governance and Investment Manager Selection post-crisis
Presentation given to Institutional Investor conference in Amsterdam outlining Ros’ thoughts on past mistakes and future trends in pension fund investment and trustee investment governance.
FSCS Bank depositor protection can disappear without notice
Press Release warning that FSCS protection can disappear if a bank decides to pull out. Investors will no longer be covered and FSA is not warning of this risk. Investors who take care to make sure they are covered by UK protection are being let down.
FT Money Comment piece – Rate cut dangers – beware inflation
Comment article commissioned by the Financial Times for FT Money, outlining the dangers of sharp rate cuts for pensioners, for the economy and for future inflation.
Evening Standard response – Who's to blame for the crisis?
Letter published in London Evening Standard responding to an article by Chris Blackhurst apportioning blame for causing the current crisis. Ros explains that she believes the Bank of England’s warnings were ignored while the FSA encouraged or turned a blind eye to irresponsible lending activity by banks.