Ros comments on recent reports that Tesco pension deficit has risen sharply, and explains that this is partly due to ultra-low bond yields that have resulted from QE. The Pensions Regulator needs to balance the long term interests of the pension scheme and the short-term interests of the business when deciding on deficit repair contribution demands
Stockmarketwire highlights Ros’ views on how the Tesco pension scheme deficit has been damaged short-term by QE and low bond yields and explores the issues facing the Pensions Regulator and trustees when assessing deficit repair contirbutions and timescale
Ros welcomes the decision by the UK Pensions Regulator to prevent GPG Group from paying out too much cash to shareholders while it remains responsible for schemes with large deficits
StockMarketWire wrote about Ros’ support for the UK Pensions Regulator to prevent GPG Group from paying out too much cash to shareholders while it remains responsible for schemes with large deficits
The Times published an article by Ros in the ‘Thunderer’ column calling for an end to rip-off pension charges
Ros explains changes to the state pension for the Governments aPensionTube’ website
Ros calculated some estimates of the value of unsuitable annuities that may have been bought in the past 10 years. There is scant data to use, but the estimates suggest at least £8.5bn worth of inappropriate annuities may have been bought
Ros gave a speech at a Compeer Conference, explaining her thoughts on what the Budget changes mean for penisons and the challenges for the pensions industry in future
Daily Telegraph Comment piece by Richard Dyson discussing the generosity of the Bank of England’s pension scheme and Ros’ comments.
Citywire highlighted a call from Ros for women to ensure they are receiving the correct credits for state pension. Those who are caring for children but not receiving Child Benefit due to their partner’s high income should be registered for state pension entitlements but may not be, so they should check this.