Looking forward to FCA Annuities review findings
Ros previews the FCAs forthcoming Annuities review findings and calls for urgent action to address the evidence failings
A pension system for the modern era – fantasy or reality
Ros gave a speech at the Connection Generations forum held by the Swiss Re Centre for Global dialogue and these are the slides she presented, calling for new thinking as people’s lives have changed
Dr. Altmann's Pensions Clinic on Money Observer – are pensions too expensive?
Description: Ros is writing a regular fortnightly column on for Money Observer magazine and website. Her first column explodes the myth that all pensions are too expensive and also picks up on one of the worst examples of unhelpful pensions jargon.
Why annuities may not be fit for purpose
Description: Ros summarises the arguments about why annuities may not be fit for purpose for many of those who buy them
Annuities are not fit for purpose for many
Ros explains why she spoke out against selling annuities to customers without any suitability checks and explains why annuities are no longer fit for purpose.
House of Lords – Are Annuities Fit for Purpose?
Ros spoke on a panel at an ILC Seminar in the House of Lords addressing the question ‘Are Annuities Fit for Purpose’ and she explains why, without asking questions of customers, those selling annuities can have no idea whether the products are suitable for them or not
Powerpoint presentation – 'Are Annuities Fit for Purpose'
Description: Here are Ros’ powerpoint slides presented at the ILC_UK Panel Debate on annuities in the House of Lords and sponsored by Legal and General. Ros explains that we have no idea whether annuities re fit for those buying them becasue sellers are not obliged to carry out any know your customer or suitability checks to find out.
Are Annuities Fit for Purpose – House of Lords ILC debate
Description: Ros spoke at an ILC_UK Panel Debate sponsored by Legal and General on the subject ‘Are annuities fir for purpose?’. This is a transcript of her remarks and her slides.
Women have been second class citizens in pensions for years
Ros’ concerns about womens’ pensions were highlighted in the Yorkshire Evening Post
Pensions crisis worst for women
Description: Latest surveys confirm that women are particularly confused about pensions and they need help. Government also needs to inform them of all the changes happening to their pensions so they can make a proper plan.