Personal accounts will be disastrous for pensions
Ros outlines her views on the dangers of personal accounts and how the outlook for pensions will probably be worse, not better, as a result.
Citywire blog – ending the pensions aristocracy
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.
Citywire interview on public sector pensions
Ros was interviewed by Citywire and asked to give her thoughts on public sector pensions – the need for transparency and independent assessment. Click here to read the article on the Citywire website.
Daily Mail – The Pensions System Needs a Radical Overhaul
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.
The Observer – Pensions: We Need a Revolution
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.
Sunday Post – What next for pensions
Feature article in Scotland’s Sunday Post, outlining the need for better and fairer state pensions.
Telegraph – Raising Pension Age
Ros commented on the Telegraph website about Tory proposals to bring forward the increase in the state pension age.
Personal accounts should be abandoned, not delayed
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.
Beware of personal accounts – reconsider before it's too late
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 'Rethinking Pensions' proposal
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.