Article in aPublic Servant' Journal a New Thinking on Pensions'
Article published in aPublic Servant’ Magazine, discussing the future for UK pensions, trends in occupational pension schemes and flexible retirement policies of the future.
FTfm article on swaps and liability matching
Article published in FTfm comment section explaining why pension funds may be able to better match their liabilities by using swaps and derivatives, rather than just switching to bonds.
Press release welcoming PPF levy announcement
Press Release giving Ros’ reaction to the PPF levy announcement which seems prudent and responsible.
FTfm opinion piece on need for including alternative assets to diversify pension fund investments
Opinion piece published in Financial Times FTfm supplement, arguing that pension fund trustees need to consider diversified range of investments, not just equities and bonds and that switching from equities to bonds, if funds are in deficit, may be the least efficient way of reducing risk.
Press Release on Pension Protection Fund investment principles
Press Release giving Ros’ view on the Statement of Investment Principles announced by the Pension Protection Fund Board
FT conference, should pension funds be switching to bonds?
Speech delivered at FT Business Conference aHidden Treasures in Bonds’ in London, discussing Ros’s thoughts about pension fund asset allocation and the investment considerations for pension funds when considering switching into bonds.
The Pensions Landscape – Actuarial Profession conference
Presentation given at Actuarial Profession Annual Pensions Convention, in Brighton on 7th June 2005, outlining the failure of the UK pension model, the outlook for occupational pensions and the role of actuaries in future.
Brief summary of crisis facing UK employers running final salary schemes
Brief note outlining the situation facing UK employers running final salary pension schemes and why they are now facing huge deficits.
Explanation of possible new structured products to help pension funds overcome deficits
Powerpoint description of a possible structured product approach to overcoming pension fund deficits and meeting liabilities over time.
What is the case for employer compulsion?
Additional comments from Ros on the Pensions Commission reform proposals, questioning the intellectual case for compelling employers to contribute to pensions and discussing some of Ros’s reservations about the proposals.