Class 3A National Insurance pension contributions – good value?
Ros explains the Government’s proposals to allow people to buy extra years of state pension with so-called Class 3A contributions
Spectator blog – Ten things that have gone wrong in the UK insurance industry
The Spectator carried a blog from Ros outlining ten ways in which the UK insurance industry has been at fault and how it can change to better meet the needs of its customers.
What's gone wrong with the UK insurance industry?
Ros comments on the announcement by the Financial Conduct Authority that it will investigate old insurance policies sold between 2006 and 2000 to see if the charges and terms are fair to customers and she explains what has gone wrong with the insurance industry profit and sales models.
Retirement Income Options – a consumer perspective
Ros gave a keynote speech at a WealthatWork Seminar in London, explaining the need for new thinking on retirement income options and making consumer interests a higher priority
Pension charge cap announced at last
Ros welcomes the announcement of a cap on pension fund charges at 0.75%, ban on commission and Active Member Discounts and calls for reform of NEST charges to simplify the system.
CityAM lead comment: The pension revolution could restore Britains long-term savings culture
Ros wrote a lead article for CityAM explaining her belief that the measures in the 2014 could mark the start of a revival of Britain’s long-term savings.
Can the Chancellor's savings revolution deliver the Tories the next election?
Can the chancellor’s savings revolution deliver the Conservatives the next election?
Times Thunderer : At last we will trust people with their own money
The Times published a Comment piece from Ros welcoming the new Budget measures that will allow people to choose what to do with their pensions.
Express – Osborne boosts savers and pensioners
The Daily Express carried a Comment piece from Ros welcoming the new freedoms for savers and pensioners.
Budget 2014 – Ros' Wishlist granted! End of forced annuities
Ros welcomes the revolution announced in the Budget for pensions and savings, with increased flexibility for ISAs and more pension savings taken as cash – she has called for these changes for many years.