‘Their house is on fire’: the pension crisis sweeping the world
The Financial Times quotes Ros in its analysis of problems for Defined Benefit pension schemes and impact of ultra-low interest rates on pensions.
Altmann calls for pension reforms in election manifestos
Corporate Adviser magazine explains the proposals Ros has outlined that are needed urgently in the State Pension system.. ( link to pdf )
Altmann calls for state pension reform
Financial Times FTAdviser magazine highlighted Ros’ calls for state pension reforms to improve the workings of our welfare state. ( link to pdf )
FCA will not investigate its role in Woodford saga
FT Financial Adviser magazine highlights Ros’ concerns about inadequacy of FCA regulation in retail fund management industry and Woodford debacle. ( link to pdf )
Savers frozen out of second Woodford fund: But guess what? He is STILL charging them fees
ThisIsMoney comments on the closure of Woodford Funds and problems for retail investors, including Ros’ comments on inadequacy of regulation. ( link to pdf )
The Guardian view on women’s pensions: a feminist issue
The Guardian wrote an editorial supporting the idea of helping the 1950s women who are facing such hardship due to the rise in their State Pension Age, which Ros has long called for. ( link to pdf )
Baroness Ros Altmann #BackTo60 #50swomen #HistoricInjustice #Pensions #OneVoice #WASPI
Ros did a Podcast for Women’s Parliamentary Radio explaining her thoughts on the High Court ruling against the 1950s women who claimed discrimination as their state pension age increased at such short notice.
Ros Altmann: The treatment of 1950s women was a major reason I stood down as Pensions Minister
wrote a column for the I newspaper, explaining her thoughts about the High Court verdict on Women’s State Pension Age increases. ( link to pdf )
PFS warns on abridged advice
Ros is quoted in FT Financial Adviser magazine explaining why the FCA idea of ‘abridged advice’ is likely to cause confusion rather than helping consumers. ( link to pdf )
Altmann says providers see advice allowance as threat
FT Financial Adviser magazine reported Ros’ comments about pension providers failing to promote the £500 Advice Allowance. ( link to pdf )