Yorkshire Post comment article explaining why Ros believes that the new name for Personal Accounts – the NEST – does not make the policy any more suitable for those it is aimed at and warning of the dangers. Click here to read the article on the Yorkshire Post’s website.
Ros wrote a blog for Citywire explaining the dangers for individuals auto-enrolled into NESTs. When they come to retire, nobody has thought through the annuity risks they face. Click here to read the article on the Citywire website.
Citywire blog warning of the dangers that NEST/Personal Account projections have not properly consider annuity risks. Falling annuity rates can undermine the value of the NEST for many workers. Click here to read the article on the Citywire website.
Press Release commenting on the Government’s new name for personal accounts – NESTs – but explaining that many people’s NESTs will be empty and their nest-eggs cracked.
Ros wrote a comment article for the Sunday Telegraph reviewing the past decade of pensions policy.
Press Release highlighting the challenges facing the Pensions Regulator, trustees and management in connection with BA’s pension scheme. Most BA staff are covered by employment terms that do not permit any pay cut (or pension reductions) so the pension scheme cannot be closed. This poses major challenge for the Pensions Regulator – will it use its powers?
Youtube clip of recording of Ros’ interview with CNBC, explaining the potential problems for millions of UK future pensioners facing a miserable retirement.
Ros was asked for a quick summary of views on the 2010 pensions outlook.
Ros contributed comment on state pension reform for Saga Magazine’s 2010 outlook.
Ros gave Keynote Speech at the Financial Times Intermediary Forum in London, explaining how we need to change pension and retirement thinking to address the pensions crisis.