Ros gave a keynote presentation at the Money Marketing Retirement invitational on 12 June 2013 outlining her thoughts on whether current pension reform is working and will ensure increased coverage and adequacy for pensions.
Ros wrote an article for Guardian Commentisfree discussing the recent suggestion by Ed Balls that Labour would include pensions in a spending cap. Here is a link to the article too.
Ros wrote a comment article for the Yorkshire Post on how state pension age changes are so complicated they have left many women bewildered. She calls for more information to be provided by Government to ensure the public is informed. Here is a link to the article too.
Video recording of Ros’ presentation at Wealth at Work’s Seminar, giving the consumer perspective on Retirement Income Options for 21st Century.
Press Release welcoming the Governments decision to improve member protection in auto-enrolment pensions by banning consultancy charging and planning a cap on default fund fees.
Ros explains why older women are so confused about their state pensions – the whole reform agenda has caused serious problems for many women in their late 50s and Government must address this by providing everyone with clear information so they know what is happening.
Press Release ahead of the Queen’s Speech pointing out some of the important issues that need to be considered in the Government’s proposed pension reforms.
Ros comments on the latest Guidance issued by the UK Pensions Regulator, which suggests that employers should be given more leeway in the near term when dealing with their pension deficits.
Ros comments on the latest Government statement that people living abroad will not be able to claim pension rights on their husband’s record in the UK. She points out that UK resident women have relied on their husband’s contributions and should not have their rights removed just to appease UKIP supporters.
Prudential highlights Ros’ concerns that Government needs to address the whole issue of pensioner support in a joined-up way, not by attacking bits of benefits piecemeal.