Saga website – introduction to SIPPs
Article for Saga website explaining the basics about Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs).
Impact of recent market turbulence on pensions
Ros’ comments on how the recent turbulence in credit and equity markets is likely to affect pensions, both final salary and money purchase.
Saga website – Introduction to annuities
Article written for Saga website, explaining the basics of annuities and factors to think about before buying.
Press Release on FSA Retail Distribution Review
Ros’ comments on FSA Retail Distribution Review consultation paper on selling savings products in the UK. Ros suggests the only people called ‘independent advisers’ should be those who can sell across all products.
The Government's Pension Reform Proposals
Keynote Presentation given at Henry Stewart Conference outlining Ros’ views on the Government’s most recent pension reforms and why they will not restore confidence or deliver a sustainable pension system.
Comment on Pension Regulator's issue of its first FSD
Ros’ comments on the new Pension Regulator’s issue of its first Financial Support Direction against Sea Containers.
Reform of Public Sector pensions
Article written for Public Servant magazine outlining some expected developments in the public sector pensions debate.
Saga website – different types of annuity you can buy
Article for Saga website explaining the different types of annuities available.
House of Commons to vote on amendments to Pensions Bill
Release expressing hopes that Government will be defeated in the Commons vote on providing fair and quick compensation for those who have lost their pensions, via cross-party amendments to the Pensions Bill.
Pensions crisis – past and future
Presentation to the Pensions Trust trustee Awayday in Leeds, outlining the history of the problems in the UK pension system and some thoughts about the future.