Money Marketing article on the effects of pension tax reform aA-day'
Comment published in Money Marketing outlining Ros’ expectations of the tax reforms for pensions introduced on 6th April 2006.
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.
ACCA pensions lecture aPension Provision in the 21st Century'
Lecture delivered for the ACCA at the Museum of London, discussing the pensions landscape and the role of the accounting profession in helping clients prepare for forthcoming reforms.
DWP report on pension charges shows charge cap needed
The DWP released a report on pension charges which indicates the need to introduce a cap to protect workers from high fees
FT conference, should pension funds be switching to bonds?
Speech delivered at FT Business Conference aHidden Treasures in Bonds’ in London, discussing Ros’s thoughts about pension fund asset allocation and the investment considerations for pension funds when considering switching into bonds.
Speech at Labour Party Conference fringe on encouraging retirement provision
Presentation given at B&CE fringe meeting at Labour Party Conference in Brighton, discussing Ros’s views on how to get people to provide for their retirement.
Government Pension Reforms
Presentation on Pension Reform given at Financial Times FT Financial Adviser Expo in London.
Long-term savings in the 21st Century – IMA conference, London
Presentation given at the Investment Management Association conference, London, outlining policies required to stimulate long term savings, pension reform and alternative investment approaches in the UK.
The Pensions Landscape – Actuarial Profession conference
Presentation given at Actuarial Profession Annual Pensions Convention, in Brighton on 7th June 2005, outlining the failure of the UK pension model, the outlook for occupational pensions and the role of actuaries in future.