News and guides About us Governance Contact us Help Sign in Sign up MembersEmployersAdvisersInstitutions All News articles Press releases Guides Smart Pension Connect News and media Includes media comments and thought leadership Helping members make better decisions about their retirement income How do we encourage, facilitate and help that decision-making process, when we know savers find it difficult and confusing Read article Future of Sustainability Building a net-zero investment framework and exploring efficient and meaningful ways to meet a net-zero target Read article Can a pension help to fight climate change A lot of people don’t know where their pension contributions go when they pay them each month Read article Making Money Matter: Using the power of investment as a force for good We asked our usual questions to get an insight into what has driven and influenced Tony throughout his career, and he highlighted the importance of self confidence and reflection. Read article Smart Pension leads the way towards a net zero future Over 70% of the master trust’s default investment strategy is in ESG focused funds Read article How to spot a pension scam You've worked hard for your pension. Don't let the fraudsters get their hands on it. Read article Fighting the good fight – the war against pension scammers We talked about how the industry has evolved, with Margaret highlighting that the real big change she has seen through her career is the computerisation of the industry. Read article Keep it simple! The art of communicating effectively, with Caroline Hopper from Quietroom. Her mantra is keep it simple and test communications on real people, even if it is a few friends in the pub. Read article Smart Pension appoints Head of Investment Proposition James Lawrence will develop and lead investment strategy for the company’s fast growing UK Smart Pension Master Trust, which has £1.8bn assets under management. Read article Chatting illiquids with Nick Groom from Natixis Investment Managers This work demonstrated a positive collaboration between the Natixis IM team, Smart Pension and the trustees of the scheme to develop and deliver a solution that met the needs of all parties. Read article How can pension providers do more to help tackle climate change? We believe that sustainable investing will lead to better investment returns and gives us a great opportunity to help members to build a better relationship with their pension. Read article Will your company save money by switching from a trust-based or smaller pension scheme to a master trust? As background, consolidation in the UK pension industry is a hot topic. Read article Holding up a mirror: a media reflection on the hot topics affecting the pensions industry It was great to catch up with the Editor in Chief at Professional Pensions, Jonathan Stapleton, for the latest in our series of Smart Pension Connect webinars. Read article The role of technology in member communications and engagement For all of us in the industry, in times of uncertainty it is even more important than ever to engage and communicate effectively with members. Read article Encouraging diversity in trustee boards At Smart Pension, we’re very proud to have a diverse trustee board, believing that this diversity helps to make sure that scheme members' best interests are always put first. Read article Pensions dashboards: three key steps to success Pensions dashboards are coming and will revolutionise the pensions industry, dragging it into the 21st century. Read article Four steps to making sure that your pension scheme is delivering better outcomes in a changing industry The pensions industry is going through a seismic change, with more to come. Read article Smart Pension incorporates private market illiquids in default strategy New solution developed in partnership with Natixis Investment Managers opens up the benefits of illiquids for Smart Pension’s DC members, through the new MV Dual Credit Fund. Read article How will coronavirus (COVID-19) affect your pension savings? Global financial markets are currently volatile because of fears about the spread of coronavirus. Read article Barclays partners with Smart Pension providing SMEs and their employees with access to quick and easy pensions platform Barclays has today announced a partnership with Smart Pension, one of the UK’s leading online pension providers. Read article Smart Pension partners with Make My Money Matter to commit to Net Zero and take action against climate change Prominent UK master trust, Smart Pension, today signs up to Make My Money Matter and pledges to develop its investment approach and commit to Net Zero emissions well ahead of the 2050 deadline outlined by other schemes. Read article Retirement – simple psychology In Daniel Kahneman’s book ‘Thinking Fast and Slow’ he addresses the dichotomy between two modes of thinking. Read article Smart Pension and WorkLife team up to support small businesses Smart Pension and WorkLife by OpenMoney, have launched a new partnership today, in which WorkLife is named as a preferred partner of Smart Pension. Read article We’re changing how we invest your pension savings We have been developing a new investment approach for some time, working with our trustees and investment adviser. Read article Smart Pension to take on members and employers of the Welplan Pensions Master Trust Smart Pension Master Trust has been confirmed as default receiving scheme following the decision in 2019 to close Welplan Pensions. Read article Smart Pension wins top prize at Pension Age Awards Smart Pension wins ‘Master Trust Offering of the Year’ Award at the Pension Age Awards 2020 Read article Smart Pension partners with Revolut to offer pan-European pension solution Workplace pension innovator Smart Pension has partnered with leading digital financial services firm Revolut to provide a unique retirement savings solution for its business customers, it has been announced today. Read article Can my pension help fight climate change? Rachel Neill looks at responsible and sustainable investments to help us all create a future that we all want to retire in. Read article Why do we treat saving for a pension differently? Rachel McCrickard discusses savings goals, and how thinking about pensions differently can take us on the road to a more comfortable retirement. Read article Smart Pension is granted authorisation by The Pensions Regulator Workplace pensions innovator Smart Pension has been granted Master Trust Authorisation by The Pensions Regulator (TPR) it has been announced today/Tuesday September 3. Read article Delivering good member outcomes is not just about costs and charges, says new research by Pensions Policy Institute An authoritative new report has found low charges and costs don’t necessarily guarantee good retirement outcomes for members. Read article Smart Pension launches simplified statement on member app Smart Pension has launched its simplified and standardised annual statement this month. Read article Smart Pension wins the triple at top National Pensions Awards DC Master Trust of the Year, DC Innovation of the Year and Retirement Innovation of the Year Read article Smart Pension to take on the Corpad Master Trust Smart Pension has taken on over 20,000 active members from the £20m+ Corpad Master Trust, following a strategic review by the ceding firm's trustees. Read article Response to DWP Consultation on Investment Innovation and Future Consolidation The proposals outlined in the consultation are a 'good step forward', but need clear guidance and clear sanctions for them to have a positive impact. Read article Smart Pension’s head of proposition development is named pensions rising star Michael Watkins, 34, was praised by judges for the pioneering work he does to challenge convention within the financial services sector. Read article Open Pensions? Let’s learn to walk before we start running. There is a strong case for the concept of open pensions, in many ways it is the right thing to do. Read article Smart Pension hires ex-Aegon/Blackrock DC boss as director of UK distribution Paul Bucksey has extensive expertise in the UK’s pension industry spanning two decades and at a very senior level. Read article Smart Pension joins ABI as first Workplace Platform member Smart Pension play an important role in enabling the continued growth of workplace pensions for the benefit of consumers. Read article All we are saying... is give CDC a chance The DWP’s CDC consultation comes to an end this week. This is the first serious attempt at finding a new way to do pensions, trying to find that middle way between defined benefit and defined contribution. Read article Looking Back On 2018 In a year where the headlines were dominated by Brexit and party political turmoil, one could be forgiven for thinking it was a quiet year for pensions. Read article Working together for the consumer The dashboard has the potential to reconnect people with their pensions. Read article Response to the DWP consultation on the Pensions Dashboard Read article Smart Pension takes on Corporate Pensions Trust Workplace savings technology innovator Smart Pension, has today announced a partnership with the national financial advisory group Lighthouse Group plc ("Lighthouse"). Read article Collective Defined Contribution Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) consultation a 'welcome step' in opening up a third way for pensions. Read article Response to DWP consultation on delivering Collective Defined Contribution pension schemes Read article Smart’s Chief Strategy Officer wins top investment award Michelle Darracott is named Investment Actuary of the Year. Read article Kate Ross is named Team Leader of the Year 2018 in top tech awards Ross picks up top leadership award at the Women in IT Excellence Awards 2018. Read article Smart Pension praised for ‘setting the standard and pace for tech’ as it collects industry award The digital workplace pension provider was awarded the Best Use of Technology accolade. Read article Smart Pension developing ‘financial well-being’ solution powered by Envizage holistic guidance engine Intuitive online solution to help people make informed decisions about their money and enable them to achieve a financially secure future. Read article Smart Pension shortlisted for ESG award The digital workplace pension provider has been shortlisted in the Best New Entrant category. Read article Smart Pension appoints Chief Strategy Officer Michelle Darracott is appointed Chief Strategy Officer as the company transitions to become leading player in the broader DC and platform markets. Read article Smart Pension praised by judges in national Workplace Savings and Benefits Awards The leading workplace pension platform was highly commended in the Pension Provider of the Year category. Read article Smart Pension appoints former Virgin CEO as new chairman Stephen Murphy will help the firm develop its stature on the international financial technology stage. Read article Smart Pension launches new-look pensions interface including app and enhanced self-select functionality Interface allows savers to self-select funds and see valuations in real-time via their mobile phone or online portal. Read article Alexa, How Much Have I Got In My Pension Pot? Read article Small changes and the bigger picture What’s the difference between ‘Defined Contribution’ (DC) and ‘Defined Benefit’ (DB) pension schemes, and where does auto enrolment fit in? Read article Smart Pension named as Master Trust of the Year in top financial awards Smart Pension won the prestigious title in a tough category beating People's Pension, NEST, Aviva and Legal & General. Read article Smart Pension launches employee benefits package to half a million savers The Smart Rewards portal will help its members keep hold of more of their hard-earned cash. Read article TPR’s Ian Digby joins growing Smart Pension team The Pension Regulator's Master Trust engagement lead has joined Smart Pension as Head of Regulatory Affairs. Read article Ruston Smith makes a smart move – to Smart Pension Ruston Smith to join Smart Pension's board as a NED and will also chair newly-formed International Advisory Board. Read article Smart Pension selects Claritex to deliver cost transparency insights Simplitium™ announces that Smart Pension has signed as the first client for its ClaritEx™ cost transparency solution for pension schemes. Read article Smart Pension appoints ex-Lloyds Bank operations expert in executive consultant role Eamon Mulholland has left his role as Head of Business Management at Lloyd's Group Services division to join Smart. Read article Smart Pension launches Smart app and innovation roadmap The game-changing app and innovation roadmap will transform the future of pension saving for a new generation. Read article Darren Philp to join Smart Pension as Head of Policy The People's Pension's (TPP) director of policy and market engagement joins Smart Pension's management team. Read article Smart Pension appoints Head of ESG Smart Pension announces Rachel Neill as its first Head of Environmental, Social and Governance. Read article Smart Pension appoints industry-leading technology strategist to head up tech development division Smart Pension has appointed ex-Capita and JLT product strategist Martin Freeman as Head of Technology Product. Read article Budgie flies NEST…and lands at Smart Pension Paul Budgen, one of the leading figures in the UK pensions industry, leaves NEST to join Smart Pension. Read article Alexa, how much have I saved into my pension pot? Smart Pension has launched the first-ever hands-free technology allowing savers to track how much they have invested into their retirement pot. Read article Smart Pension appoints DC specialist as independent trustee Anna Eagles, who has 22 years' experience advising trustees and corporate sponsors across DC, DB and hybrid schemes, is now an independent trustee. Read article Smart Pension picks up three awards in one night The industry awards recognises the work of firms operating at a high level in the payroll, HR, pension and employee benefits sectors. Read article Jamie Fiveash set to join rising workplace pension star Smart Pension Smart Pension has appointed Jamie Fiveash, the chief strategy and marketing officer at The Peoples Pension (TPP) to its top team. Read article Smart Pension hires Head of Financial Services and appoints new Chair Of Trustees Claire Altman is named as the new Head of Financial Services whilst Andy Cheseldine takes over as Independent Chair of Trustees. Read article Smart Pension picks up Digital Leadership Awards Smart Pension has picked up two top tech awards in a global initiative aimed at rewarding effective digital transformation. Read article Smart Pension closes £15m Series B funding round The completion of the £15m Series B funding round takes the firm to its next level of rapid expansion. Read article Dan McLaughlin joins Smart Pension Former Whitehall policy adviser joins Smart Pension as it seeks to play a greater role in the pensions policy debate. Read article Smart Pension publishes free auto enrolment e-book The Essential Guide to Workplace Pensions is designed to help small businesses going through auto enrolment. Read article Strong performance across Smart Pension investment funds 2016 Smart Pension's Lifestyle Default 1 outperforms FTSE 100 with 19% growth. Read article Smart Pension is named Technology Innovation of the Year at V3 Tech Awards The award is part of an initiative that recognises rising tech talent in the UK's IT industry. Read article Smart Pension launches 'Workplace Pensions - State of the Nation 2016' New survey reveals that more than one in three employees now has a pension set up under new auto enrolment legislation. Read article Legal & General invests in Smart Pension Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has taken a minority stake in the digital pension platform. Read article Smart Pension closes series A investment round and announces strengthened board Smart Pension has announced it has raised £3.3m in its Series A round, bringing the total contributions from investors to £5m in under a year. Read article Smart Pension takes over GenLife auto enrolment Master Trust Smart Pension has been working closely with TPR to ensure the seamless transition of the GenLife member base. Read article Smart Pension set to solve auto enrolment headache for small firms Platform attracts £1.5m investment backing from top British-based tech and finance entrepreneurs. 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