The ACtuary Magazine Soapbox: QE Damage to Pensions
Ros wrote an article for The Actuary Magazine explaining that the Bank of England’s policies are damaging both defined benefit and defined contribution pensions.
Allowing AIM stocks in ISAs
Ros explains why she believes the Treasury’s announcement that ISAs will be allowed to invest in AIM stocks is sensible, but of course these will probably add to the risk level of a portfolio.
PPF can handle UK Coal
Ros explains why fears about the impact on the PPF of absorbing UK Coal’s pension schemes is overdone.
Is pension reform working?
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.
Guardian comment – Should pensioners fear politicians' plans?
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.
Yorkshire Post – women bewildered by pension changes
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.
Wealth at Work presentation – Retirement income options
Video recording of Ros’ presentation at Wealth at Work’s Seminar, giving the consumer perspective on Retirement Income Options for 21st Century.
Consumer perspectives on Retirement Income Options
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.
Great news – Government will ban consultancy charging
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.
Queen's Speech – what to watch out for on pensions
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.