FCA adviser search branded ‘danger to public’
FCA search function includes ‘unauthorised’ advisers – why? ( link to pdf )
Warnings over women’s state pension age were ignored at all levels of government, warns former Tory minister
Ros is interviewed for the Independent as male colleagues refused to listen about injustice of women’s state pension age rise. ( link to pdf )
NS&I ploughs on with its ‘shocking’ rate cut for 387,000 Cash Isa savers
Ros quote in Daily Mail regretting rate cuts for National Savings Cash ISA savers. As the Bank of England increases base rates, it is sad to see NS&I penalising its customers. ( link to pdf )
Women losing out on thousands when they divorce
Daily Mirror explains that women are losing out on pensions, especially in divorce and Ros urges greater attention to pension implications of women ignoring pension sharing ( link to pdf )
Early evidence shows workers have taken increased pensions contributions ‘in their stride’
People Management magazine highlights the success of auto-enrolment as contribution rises are accepted without damaging opt-outs. ( link to pdf )
Gareth Shaw: Pension panic may be a little premature
Calls to change pensions tax relief may not be too popular! – The Scotsman carries a comment on the Treasury Select Committee report suggesting reformed tax incentives. ( link to pdf )
State Isa payouts will be slashed just weeks after Bank of England hiked interest rates as government is accused of abandoning savers
NS&I cuts its interest rates for savers, just as Bank of England raises base rate – shame for savers – Ros quoted in Daily Mail ( link to external pdf )
FCA should ban firms from using leads generated by cold-calling
Money Marketing carries Ros comments calling for FCA to ban pension firms using leads generated by cold-calling. ( link to pdf )
Britain’s pensions black hole stands at nearly £190bn as two in three schemes are in the red
Occupational Pension deficits are £190billion as pressure mounts on firms to increase funding for DB schemes ( link to pdf )
Consumers have case for court showdown with Ombudsman
Consumers need to rebuild confidence in the Financial Ombudsman Service. Ros suggests is may make sense to re-open random sample of cases. ( link to pdf )