The Sun – Annuities a huge gamble
The Sun featured Ros’ warnings about annuities being a big gamble.
Annuities are a big gamble – income may be safe, your capital isn't
Ros explains that annuities should not be considered as ‘safe’ long-term investments, because the capital is at risk. Nobody issues risk warnings to investors and she calls on regulators and trustees to do more to ensure customers are protected better.
Annuity buyers need more protection and risk warnings
Stock Market Wire featured Ros’ views on the risks of annuity buying in an article on their website.
250,000 widows a year at risk from annuity market
Ros calculates that the failure of couples to buy joint life annuities may result in 250,000 widows or widowers each year at risk of being left with nothing when their partner dies.
Widows at risk in annuity market
Pensions World publishes Ros’ views of the risks to widows and widowers in current annuity markets, with reform focussing on getting the best rate, rather than buying the right product.
Wealth at Work presentation – Retirement income options
Video recording of Ros’ presentation at Wealth at Work’s Seminar, giving the consumer perspective on Retirement Income Options for 21st Century.
Consumer perspectives on Retirement Income Options
Ros spoke at a Wealth at Work seminar about Retirement Income Options and how consumers need help in assessing what is most suitable for them.
Ros on Moneybox about Annuities
Ros was on Radio4 Moneybox explaining some concerns about whether the FSA’s latest thematic review of annuity sales will go far enough to really protect customers properly.
FSA Thematic Annuities Review must look at more than just OMO
Ros explains why the FSA review of annuities is welcome but must look at more than just shopping around for a better rate, it is vital that customers get the right kind of annuity too.
Pensioners using income drawdown should be trusted with their own money
Ros wrote an article for the Mail on Sunday warning that the new rules for Income Drawdown have resulted in another pension scandal, with pensioners being deprived of their own money just because annuity rates – which they never wanted to be involved in – have fallen.