What do customers want? Pension freedoms won't work unless customers understand pensions
Ros gave a speech at the launch of the ILC UK research sponsored by major pension companies
What do consumers want and need in pension freedom?
Ros gave a speech at the presentation of consumer research showing how little people understand about pensions and highlighting the need for better education, information and guidance. The Research was supported by Partnership, Just Retirement, EY, Key Retirement Solutions, LV= and produced by ILC-UK
Pension freedoms – make sure we help customers properly
This is a recording of the presentation Ros gave of consumer research showing how little people understand about pensions and highlighting the need for better education, information and guidance. The Research was supported by Partnership, Just Retirement, EY, Key Retirement Solutions, LV= and produced by ILC-UK
Shocking lack of pensions knowledge especially among older women
Ros explains the results of a major new Survey and research report that highlight the woefully inadequate level of financial knowledge among the general public about pensions – with older women especially lacking an understanding of even the most basic terms
Moneywise: 5 essentials of pension planning for 2015
Ros outlines the five essential points to consider when planning for the new pension regime after April 2015
Guidance Guarantee to be called Pension wise – your money your choice
Ros highlights that there are still unanswered questions with the new Pensions Guidance service but it is good to see the name unveiled – it must now be promoted and marketed widely
BBC Radio4 Moneybox debate on cashing in annuities
Ros was interviewed on BBC Radio4 Moneybox discussing the pros and cons of enabling people to cash in or surrender their annuities if they wish to. You can listen to the debate here https://businesschampionforolderworkers.blog.gov.uk
What does 2015 have in store?
Ros looks forward to some important highlights for pensions in 2015
MoneyObserver – Customers need proper protection as well as the new guidance – second line of defence
Times 'Thunderer': We must end these rip off fees
The Times published an article by Ros in the ‘Thunderer’ column calling for an end to rip-off pension charges