Ros On the Web
FT article - A level playing field for pensions? 
14 August 2010
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Ros' article published in Financial Times Money Section, and website, outlining her thoughts on pension reform to create a more level playing field between public and private sector pensions.
Ros' views on increasing state pension age
25 June 2010
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Ros' views on increasing the state pension age are highlighted on the Public Politics website.
Radio 4 Today programme interview
24 June 2010 07.25am
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Ros was interviewed on Radio 4 Today programme and argued that we must end ageist attitudes in the workplace.
Longer working lives are inevitable
24 June 2010
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Ros on ITV lunchtime news explaining that older workers should cut down gradually but have to work longer.
Ending age 75 compulsory annuitisation - a great start
14 May 2010
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Ros' blog on Citywire calling for far-reaching annuities reform, welcoming the pledge to end compusory annutiisation by age 75.
Jeff Randall interviews Ros
12 May 2010
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Ros was interviewed by Jeff Randall, discussing the new Government's policies on pensions.
Ros calls for Annuity Reform
7 May 2010
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Ros is quoted by 'Right Annuity' calling for better regulation of annuity sales and more access to enhanced annuities.
Telegraph blog on pensions policy after the Election
29 April 2010
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Ros wrote a blog for the Daily Telegraph outlining the need for radical pension changes after the Election.
Retirement Radio - NESTs are not safe
April 2010
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Ros was interviewed by Steve Bee for Citywire's Retirement Radio - discussion of pensions policy, including comments that NESTs will be a disaster - beware!
Interactive Investor - Giveaway Budget to be followed by post-Election Takeaway Budget
24 March 2010
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Ros recorded a Gabcast for Interactive Investor website, expressing her views on the UK Budget and the irresponsibility of continued public spending increases.
FSA drawdown fears ignore annuity risks
16 March 2010
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Ros' comments following the FSAs report on Financial Risk, highlighting that the FSA seems to believe annuities are a 'no risk' product, whereas, in reality, they entail significant risks for purchasers who do not understand what they are buying. Click here to read the article on the Citywire website.
Citywire blog - Pensions Crisis will lead to Care Crisis
5 March 2010
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Ros' Citywire blog explaining why we need to consider proper planning for long-term care, with various policy options available to avert a potential crisis. Click here to read the article on the Citywire website.
The fundamental flaw in the Government's grand plan
11 January 2010
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Citywire blog warning of the dangers that NEST/Personal Account projections have not properly consider annuity risks. Falling annuity rates can undermine the value of the NEST for many workers. Click here to read the article on the Citywire website.
Millions face poverty in retirement
December 2009
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Youtube clip of recording of Ros' interview with CNBC, explaining the potential problems for millions of UK future pensioners facing a miserable retirement.
Citywire interview on public sector pensions
30 October 2009
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Ros was interviewed by Citywire and asked to give her thoughts on public sector pensions - the need for transparency and independent assessment. Click here to read the article on the Citywire website.
Sorting out pensions and retirement
6 August 2009
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Ros was asked to write a Guest Blog for the Age Employment Network website giving her views on radical pension reform and the benefits of longer working lives. Click here to read the article on the TAEN website.
Click on the links below to view the Webcasts.
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Date |
Publication |
Webcast |
| Sept 2009 | ITV's Tonight Programme | A Leisurely Retirement? Use this link to view the programme. |
| August 2009 | Financial Times | Interview with the Financial Times. Ros talks about the dangers of over-relying on equities to deliver pension benefits and the upcoming trends towards buying in or buying out benefits as employers struggle with legacy liabilities. (Scroll list of interviews to 14 August.) |
| April 2009 | myfinances.co.uk | Ros interviewed before April 2009 Budget, webcast on myfinances website, you can listen to Ros here and here. |