Pension News from Labour Party Conference
Analysis of suggestions of major shift in Government policy on pensions, which seemed to emerge from the Labour Party Conference.
Analysis of suggestions of major shift in Government policy on pensions, which seemed to emerge from the Labour Party Conference.
Article published in Daily Telegraph on October 9th 2004, discussing the effect of the 2004 Pension Reforms by the Inland Revenue. It argues that these reforms could change the entire nature of pensions in future, turning them into a short term exercise for those on higher rate tax.
Press release highlighting the implications of the findings of research by the Pensions Institute, explaining why smaller companies are no longer keen to provide pensions.
Press Release explaining why Ros does not believe compulsion is the best policy option to adopt, in order to encourage pensions.
Article commissioned by Financial Times for aPersonal View’ column, discussing Government policies to encourage savings and questioning why they seem to be targeted only at the top earners, rather than trying to encourage those who do not pay higher rate tax.
Note outlining how and why Government funded compensation should be organised.
Comments on the initial figures released by the DWP, estimating numbers affected by winding up pension schemes, who have lost most of their pensions.
Presentation given to a Roundtable discussion session of the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation, discussing why pensions are in crisis and possible solutions and policy options for the future.
Presentation given to Association of Private Client Investment Management Service conference, discussing why pensions are in crisis and possible policy responses.
Ros’ comments on proposals contained in Pensions Bill 2004.