Green and TPR urged to find solution for Arcadia scheme members
Ros is quoted by Professional Pensions, discussing the position of the Arcadia pension scheme and comparisons with BHS. ( link to pdf )
Premium Bond elderly savers feel ‘abandoned’
Ros is quoted in the Daily Mail lamenting the decision by NS&I to scrap cheque prizes for elderly Premium Bond savers and force them online. ( link to pdf )
Spending review: Rishi Sunak’s changes to pensions will have some positive effects for pensioners too
inews published a Comment article by Ros explaining that the move from rpi to cpi has advantages not just disadvantages and can even help some pension funds. ( link to pdf )
The pensions lifeboat faces a surfeit of distress calls
Ros is quoted in Report Door commenting on the need for pension schemes to invest for the long-term in assets that can deliver higher returns. ( link to pdf )
Chaotic DWP response to state pension scandal under attack, as five more women receive a total of £53k after string of errors and delays
Ros is quoted by This is Money commenting on the problem for many women who are being underpaid their State Pensions and the DWP has not remedied the problems. ( link to pdf )
A prize mess! Rates slashed, loyal savers forced online and when they call for help, no one answers… Just what is going on at NS&I?
Ros is quoted by This is Money website talking about the problems facing elderly savers who are facing chaos when trying to contact NS&I and are expected to go online, even if they can’t. ( link to pdf )
Blow for loyal savers as plan for minimum interest rates is scrapped by banking regulator
Ros is quoted in the Daily Mail lamenting withdrawal of proposed minimum saving rates, as this will be a blow to loyal savers. We need a good savings culture but currently people don’t want savers’ money. ( link to pdf )
MPs jeopardising pension security without further bill amendments – Ros Altmann
Ros is quoted in Professional Adviser calling for MPs to ensure the vital amendments on open pension schemes are accepted because member security is at risk of Regulators force schemes to fund for buyout.
Auto-guidance gets cross-party support; Labour calls for net-zero pensions
Professional Pensions highlights the cross party support for automatic enrolment into pensions guidance.
Education And Communication Are Key To Getting People Talking About Money
Wales247 writes about ‘Talking About Money’ week and mentions Ros’ aim of sending everyone a birthday card with their pension statement to help them take notice and talk about their pensions. ( link to pdf )