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.
Press release welcoming PPF levy announcement
Press Release giving Ros’ reaction to the PPF levy announcement which seems prudent and responsible.
Moving Pension Thinking into 21st Century
Article published in ‘Money is Changing’ Special Report on Financial Services Marketing, published by Dig for Fire. The article examines the need to re-think retirement, reform state pensions and encourage longer working lives, to move pension thinking into the 21st Century.
Parliamentary Labour Party Work and Pensions Committee – Pension reform meeting
Presentation given to the Parliamentary Labour Party’s Work and Pensions Committee, outlining Ros’ thinking on radical reforms for pensions and retirement, following the Pensions Commission report.
Press Release on Pension Protection Fund investment principles
Press Release giving Ros’ view on the Statement of Investment Principles announced by the Pension Protection Fund Board
Savings Market conference – Radically rethinking retirement
Presentation to the Savings Market conference in London, entitled aRadically Rethinking Retirement, New approaches for the 21st Century’ discussing Ros’s views that we need to reconsider what we expect from both retirement and pensions, in order to be able to move forward on pension reform.
Most people don't know enough to make good pension decisions
The Herald newspaper explains why many people do not have sufficient financial information or education to be able to make good pension decisions
Comments on Pensions White Paper
Ros’ views on the reform proposals contained in the Government’s pension reform White Paper.
Balancing a Portfolio over a Lifetime
Article published in UBS Wealth Management magazine explaining some of the weaknesses of the lifecycle approach to investing and the need for diversification in investor portfolios.