Retirement should be a process not an event
Press Release commenting on latest research from ILC explaining the benefits to society of embracing our ‘bonus years’ which can be the solution to Rethinking Retirement.
The Pensions Crisis – financing an aging population
Ros gave a presentation to the Briefing Circle outlining her views on why we have a pensions crisis and new thinking that is required to finance our aging population.
The Pensions Crisis – Funding Old Age
Ros gave the CCW Pension Lecture explaining her views on the state of UK pensions and policy responses to funding our old age.
Defined Ambition pensions – a good aspiration!
Ros comments on Steve Webb’s suggestions of introducing a new type of risk-sharing for employer pensions, a half-way house between DB and DC, but where the employer takes back some of the risks that have been passed to workers.
Pensions World – QE damages pensions
Ros explains why QE has taken money from people’s pensions and given it to borrowers and banks, leaving pensioners poorer in retirement
National Accounts figures for pension spending
Ros comments on the ONS first national accounts estimates of future pension spending, showing £7trillion of liabilities for past pension promises, with far more still to accrue, and a high share going to public sector pension payments.
Pensions Need an Image Makeover
Press Release commenting on latest figures showing pension contributions and coverage falling sharply and ISAs more popular.
We're stuck in a time warp, must rethink pensions and retirement
Ros outlines her vision for a new phase of life, with people working longer but part time, as pensions have not delivered enough to support longer lives adequately.
Budget contains stealth tax for middle income pensioners but £140pw pension good
Press Release analyzing the Chancellor’s Budget and explaining the good parts and not so good parts
Pensions crisis – paying for an aging population?
Ros gave a speech at the Rotary Club in London, explaining the need for new thinking to help fund increasing numbers of older people and help solve the pensions crisis