Ros comments on latest figures from the Office for National Statistics showing a growing divide between pension provision in the public and private sectors. She calls for an urgent independent inquiry to assess the situation. Here is a link to the blog too.
Article published in Daily Mail ‘Monday Column’ explaining why our pension system is not fit for purpose and we need a radical overhaul of both state pensions and private pensions, as well as retirement.
Article published in the Observer Business Section calling for a radical overhaul of our state pension system, making it fair to women and ending mass means-testing. Click here to link to the article.
Feature article in Scotland’s Sunday Post, outlining the need for better and fairer state pensions.
Ros commented on the Telegraph website about Tory proposals to bring forward the increase in the state pension age.
Press Release commenting on recently announced delay to implementation of personal accounts, calling for a radical rethink because personal accounts are more likely to make pension provision worse, rather than better.
Feature article for Financial Adviser outlining Ros’ view that personal accounts are more likely to make pension provision worse, as employers cut back from existing contributions and means testing makes pensions unsuitable for the target group of low earners.
Pensions Week called for a 500 word proposal for modernizing pension savings. Ros suggests moving away from pensions as a ‘locked box’ and adding flexibility with a new model for lifetime savings – a LifeSaver account.
Guardian comment where Ros discusses the problems of public sector pensions and that change is inevitable.
Op-ed published in Yorkshire Post explaining why existing pension reform is inadequate and only radical rethinking will work.