Retirement Income Options – a consumer perspective
Ros gave a keynote speech at a WealthatWork Seminar in London, explaining the need for new thinking on retirement income options and making consumer interests a higher priority
Pension charge cap announced at last
Ros welcomes the announcement of a cap on pension fund charges at 0.75%, ban on commission and Active Member Discounts and calls for reform of NEST charges to simplify the system.
Advice crucial to success of pension freedom
Ros welcomes the first day of new pension freedoms but expresses concerns that giving people access to good advice will be crucial to making the reforms a success for individuals.
What could be NISA – using ISAs to fund future care
Ros welcomes the Budget changes for ISA savings and calls on the Chancellor to use ISAs to incentivise saving for social care – perhaps allowing such savings free of inheritance tax.
CityAM lead comment: The pension revolution could restore Britains long-term savings culture
Ros wrote a lead article for CityAM explaining her belief that the measures in the 2014 could mark the start of a revival of Britain’s long-term savings.
Times Thunderer : At last we will trust people with their own money
The Times published a Comment piece from Ros welcoming the new Budget measures that will allow people to choose what to do with their pensions.
Express – Osborne boosts savers and pensioners
The Daily Express carried a Comment piece from Ros welcoming the new freedoms for savers and pensioners.
Can the Chancellor's savings revolution deliver the Tories the next election?
Can the chancellor’s savings revolution deliver the Conservatives the next election?
Express Budget Comment – No more rip-off annuities, a savings and pensions revolution
The Daily Express carried a Comment piece from Ros about the monumental changes to savings and pensions in the 2014 Budget.
FT Comment – UK Budget 2014: A watershed moment for pensions and savings
Ros explains why the 2014 Budget measures are so significant for pensions and savings and will be both popular with the public and also bring in extra revenue for the Chancellor.