Ros was quoted in ThisIsMoney explaining that, although standard annuities are much better value now than they have been for many years, they are still not suitable for everyone. ( link to pdf )
Ros is quoted in the FT Financial Adviser calling for more information and advice for customers before they use pension freedoms and also calls for more research to see how the market is being used. ( link to pdf )
The Daily Telegraph quotes Ros calling on government to consider allowing those who are worried about their annuities to sell them, rather than be stuck for life, especially if their provider changes hands.
MailonLine highlights the many people who would desperately love to cash in their small annuities, instead of receiving a small sum each month for life. Ros calls for insurers to allow this but also warns that individuals need to know the risks, such as tax to pay first. ( link to pdf )
Annuity Rates hit record lows as pension savers face problems with low interest rate policies. ( link to pdf )
MPs have backed calls for a secondary annuities market to be permitted, as previously called for by Ros reports IPE. ( link to pdf )
Ros writes for the Daily Express about the injustice of denying pension freedoms to past annuity customers. ( link to pdf )
Daily Mail campaign to allow people to undo unwanted annuities continues, with a story of a lady who had to use her tax free lump sum to pay for son’s funeral, now stuck with £10 a week for life that she does not want. ( link to pdf )
Ros gave the keynote address at the ELSA conference discussing different aspects of Life Settlements and trends for the future of annuities.
Ros explains why she is in favour of allowing people the option to cash in their annuities, although of course there are risks if the value is poor.