Resident's Pension – the way forward
Ros wrote an article calling for a Resident’s Pension as the way forward for state pension reform. This was published in a new pamphlet on State Pension reform, organized by Baroness Hollis.
Yorkshire Post – A dangerous cuckoo in the NEST
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.
NESTs ignore annuities – but pension outcomes are vital
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.
The fundamental flaw in the Government's grand plan
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.
Empty NESTs and cracked eggs
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.
Sunday Telegraph: How Britain's Pensions Disintegrated
Ros wrote a comment article for the Sunday Telegraph reviewing the past decade of pensions policy.
British Airways in deep trouble – pension scheme cannot close, what will the Regulator do?
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?
Saga Magazine – Pension reform desperately needed in 2010
Ros contributed comment on state pension reform for Saga Magazine’s 2010 outlook.
Millions face poverty in retirement
Youtube clip of recording of Ros’ interview with CNBC, explaining the potential problems for millions of UK future pensioners facing a miserable retirement.
2010 predictions for pensions policy
Ros was asked for a quick summary of views on the 2010 pensions outlook.