Ros on Moneybox about Annuities
Ros was on Radio4 Moneybox explaining some concerns about whether the FSA’s latest thematic review of annuity sales will go far enough to really protect customers properly.
FSA Thematic Annuities Review must look at more than just OMO
Ros explains why the FSA review of annuities is welcome but must look at more than just shopping around for a better rate, it is vital that customers get the right kind of annuity too.
Response to Call for Evidence on Nest Restrictions
Ros submitted evidence to the DWP on removing the restrictions on NEST, calling for the restrictions to be lifted as soon as possible to allow NEST to compete better with the rest of the marketplace
Why State Pension reform is welcome
CityAM published Ros’ views on why the latest state pension reform proposals are broadly welcome
£144per week State Pension Reform at last
Ros explains what we might expect from the White Paper announcing the flat-rate state pension reforms
Means testing pensioner benefits to fund Dilnot could make care crisis worse
Ros explains why CentreForum proposals by Paul Burstow to fund Dilnot reforms by means testing pensioner Winter Fuel Payments will not work. They risk making more pensioners worse off and needing care, since extending means testing will lead to lower savings
Citywire Westminster blog on 3 main parties pension policies
Ros wrote a blog for Citywire critiquing the pensions policies of Labour, LibDems and Tories and explaining how their policies reflect their political supporters
FT Financial Adviser Q&A with Ros A.
Ros was interviewed by FT publications Financial ADviser Magazine and asked about her views on all aspects of pensions policy.
Response to ONS consultation on improving rpi
Ros’ response to ONS consultation on changes to the retail prices inflation index, to bring it into line with lower cpi.
DWP paper on Reinvigorating pensions doesn't go far enough
Ros comments on the latest DWP paper about reinvigorating pensions, and explains that defined ambition pensions need to define a different ambition – a capital sum, rather than an income perhaps.