Ros wrote a major report sponsored by MetLife Insurance which highlights what has gone wrong with UK Defined Contribution pensions and how they need to change to fit 21st century realities. Niether the accumulation nor decumulation products are fit for modern lifestyles.
Ros was on BBC Breakfast TV on 23 October explaining some of the important issues surrounding pension saving – including saving more and also considering working longer.
Ros wrote an opinion piece for the Yorkshire Post commenting on the findings of a National Audit Office report which highlighted that pensions policy falls under 17 different Government departments or public bodies. She calls for them to be brought together.
Ros wrote an article for Financial Times, Financial Adviser Magazine calling for proetction of the state pension for future pensioners
Article on Stock Market Wire website commenting on Ros’ calls for cohesive policy on pensioner incomes.
Ros comments on the National Audit Office report highlighting how pensioner policy falls under too many different Government departments.
This is a link to the National Audit Office Official Report on lack of joined up policy with 17 Government departments or public bodies having some responsibility for different aspects of later life income.
Stock Market Wire published Ros’ views welcoming the removal of NEST restrictions but regretting that it is happening so slowly.
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.
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.