DB scheme consolidation can learn from LGPS
FT Magazine ‘Pensions Expert’ article reporting Ros’ comment on need for more consolidation in UK DB schemes as First Group pension fund joins with LGPS
QE and the pensions timebomb
Ros did an interview with GlintPerspectives magazine explaining how QE has contributed to a pensions timebomb for the future
Pensions Matters
Ros spoke at a conference for AquilaHeywood to LGPS members and trustees about the new world for pensions, challenges for DB schemes and investment.
The fate of pensions policy
Ros spoke at a Bloomberg Conference on the Fate of Pensions Policy and her talk was titled ‘Pension Deficits – how real are they’. She discussed the issue of Quantitative Easing and its effect on pension scheme funding
Tesco to close its pension scheme
Ros discusses the potential closure of Tesco pension scheme and points to the impact of low bond yields on pensions
Sharp rise in Tesco pension deficit requires sensitive handling
Ros comments on recent reports that Tesco pension deficit has risen sharply, and explains that this is partly due to ultra-low bond yields that have resulted from QE. The Pensions Regulator needs to balance the long term interests of the pension scheme and the short-term interests of the business when deciding on deficit repair contribution demands
Tesco pensions damaged by low bond yields – what should Regulator do?
Stockmarketwire highlights Ros’ views on how the Tesco pension scheme deficit has been damaged short-term by QE and low bond yields and explores the issues facing the Pensions Regulator and trustees when assessing deficit repair contirbutions and timescale
StockMarketWire GPG ordered to put member interests above shareholder cash
StockMarketWire wrote about Ros’ support for the UK Pensions Regulator to prevent GPG Group from paying out too much cash to shareholders while it remains responsible for schemes with large deficits
Regulator is right to put member interests above shareholder cash
Ros welcomes the decision by the UK Pensions Regulator to prevent GPG Group from paying out too much cash to shareholders while it remains responsible for schemes with large deficits
Bank of England pays 50% of salary in staff pensions
Ros comments on the Bank of England�s Pension Fund annual report, showing a contribution rate of over 50%, an asset allocation entirely in bonds and workers who do not have to pay a penny into their scheme even under auto-enrolment.