Over 50s have lost confidence in pensions
Ros highlights Saga Survey evidence showing that one in five over 50s has debts or a mortgage and comments that one third are not saving in a pension.
Implications of new Government for pension reform
Ros gave a speech at Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales Annual Pensions Conference outlining some of the implications for pensions reform of the new Government.
Future Direction of Pensions
Ros gave keynote speech at the Inside Government Forum outlining her views on the need for further pension reform and attention being paid to the looming crisis in care funding.
A flat rate pension for everyone – who would believe it?
Article published in Daily Express explaining why a flat rate pension of at least £140 a week would be brilliant news for future pensioners.
£140 a week pension for all new retirees
Ros comments on leaked proposals for all new pensioners to be paid at least ?140 a week state pension, thereby ending mass means testing of pensioners.
Express: Governments pretended for too long we can afford it
Article published in Daily Express explaining the Hutton Review’s interim conclusions about public sector pensions.
Guardian blog on Hutton Review
Ros wrote for the Guardian Comment about the possible reforms to public sector pensions.
Planning Retirement as longevity rises
Article in Money Observer outlining what is needed for proper radical pension reform and the urgent requirement to rethink both pensions and retirement.
Daily Mail article – Savers must be encouraged not discouraged
Ros wrote an article for the Daily Mail explaining the dangers of discouraging savings and the importance of long-term policy thinking rather than short-term fixes.
Telegraph 'Expert View' – The Challenge of Pension Reform
Article published in Daily Telegraph ‘Expert View’ Column in the Money section, calling on the Coalition to rise to the challenge of proper pension reform.