FTfm article on swaps and liability matching
Article published in FTfm comment section explaining why pension funds may be able to better match their liabilities by using swaps and derivatives, rather than just switching to bonds.
Reforming state pensions is affordable if existing spending is reallocated more wisely
Op-ed piece published in Financial Times advocating radical reform of state pensions. Ros explains why muddled thinking on pensions is preventing an affordable reform programme which could put pension policy on a sustainable path for the 21st Century, but some of the existing spending needs to be reallocated.
The future of post-retirement
Slides from a Presentation given to Dealers’ Group conferences in Harrogate and London, discussing Ros’ views on the future of the post-retirement market, changes that are likely to unfold and the role of advisers in helping manage this change.
Appeal to EU Parliament Petitions Committee
Presentation given to Petitions Committee of European Parliament in Brussels, on behalf of Maurice Jones, who lost his entire company pension in 1997 when his company scheme started wind-up. The presentation explains how the UK Government has broken EU law and what has happened to Mr. Jones’ pension.
What is the future for pension saving?
Speech given by Ros Altmann to the Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants (ACCA) looking at the future for pension saving after the Pension Commission report.
Developing a Lifetime Savings Framework
Article prepared for Journal of Financial Services Marketing to describe the setting up of a Lifetime Savings Account to encourage savings throughout the lifecycle.
Commons Work and Pensions Select Committee – Pension Reform – After Turner
Presentation to the House of Commons Work and Pensions Select Committee outlining Ros’ pension reform ideas and where her views differ from those of the Pensions Commission.
Rethinking retirement and pensions for the 21st Century
Presentation given at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to a delegation of visiting diplomats from Vietnam, outlining Ros’ views on pension and retirement reforms for the 21st Century.
What the Green Paper Needs to Do
Summary of essential reforms needed in Green Paper.
Press release welcoming PPF levy announcement
Press Release giving Ros’ reaction to the PPF levy announcement which seems prudent and responsible.