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How a pension can cater for the dimensions of diversity
Our Senior Director of Strategic Delivery, Eve Read, with a personal and professional reflection
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Our latest news and thought leadership.
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How a pension can cater for the dimensions of diversity
Our Senior Director of Strategic Delivery, Eve Read, with a personal and professional reflection
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What do NI rate cuts mean for salary sacrifice schemes?
Salary sacrifice is still a great way to help both your business and your employees pay less in tax
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What do NI rate cuts mean for salary sacrifice schemes?
Salary sacrifice is still a great way to help both your business and your employees pay less in tax
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Crunch time for technology in pensions
A perfect storm is on the horizon for pensions which demands getting serious about pension technology
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Crunch time for technology in pensions
A perfect storm is on the horizon for pensions which demands getting serious about pension technology
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What will the pensions industry look like in 2030?
At the Corporate Adviser Summit, we asked what the key drivers in the pension industry will be
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What will the pensions industry look like in 2030?
At the Corporate Adviser Summit, we asked what the key drivers in the pension industry will be
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Pension funds must focus on the positives of TCFD
Smart Pension’s James Lawrence features in ESG Investor, discussing the topic of TCFD reporting
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Pension funds must focus on the positives of TCFD
Smart Pension’s James Lawrence features in ESG Investor, discussing the topic of TCFD reporting
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New look for the Smart Pension member account
Take a look at the new member account and how our teams have improved usability for members
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New look for the Smart Pension member account
Take a look at the new member account and how our teams have improved usability for members
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Top five predictions for 2023
Stuart Reid, Director of Workplace Pensions reveals to PMI his top five predictions for 2023
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Top five predictions for 2023
Stuart Reid, Director of Workplace Pensions reveals to PMI his top five predictions for 2023
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Looking ahead to 2023
Twelve months ago, I don’t think anyone could possibly have foreseen what 2022 would have in store
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Looking ahead to 2023
Twelve months ago, I don’t think anyone could possibly have foreseen what 2022 would have in store
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What's next for your workplace pension in 2023?
From looking at all that has happened in 2022, two things that are evident to us at Smart Pension
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What's next for your workplace pension in 2023?
From looking at all that has happened in 2022, two things that are evident to us at Smart Pension
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It is now 10 years since auto enrolment was introduced in the UK
Launched with cross-party consensus the intention of the policy has now largely been implemented
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It is now 10 years since auto enrolment was introduced in the UK
Launched with cross-party consensus the intention of the policy has now largely been implemented
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Boosting the nation’s #PensionAttention
Eve Read gives an update on the industry’s pension awareness campaign – and why it’s so important
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Boosting the nation’s #PensionAttention
Eve Read gives an update on the industry’s pension awareness campaign – and why it’s so important
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Helping members find lost or forgotten pension savings
Financial wellbeing is about not only the here and now, but also the future
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Helping members find lost or forgotten pension savings
Financial wellbeing is about not only the here and now, but also the future
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Helping you stay compliant with automatic enrolment compliance
Hear from our Head of Governance and Regulation on The Pensions Regulator’s latest report
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Helping you stay compliant with automatic enrolment compliance
Hear from our Head of Governance and Regulation on The Pensions Regulator’s latest report
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How pension funds can help decarbonise the planet more quickly, with a little help from great technology
Paul Bucksey, Chief Investment Officer of Smart Pension, talks about sustainable investing in the 'Sustainable Investing' report featured in last week’s Sunday Times, by Raconteur
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How pension funds can help decarbonise the planet more quickly, with a little help from great technology
Paul Bucksey, Chief Investment Officer of Smart Pension, talks about sustainable investing in the 'Sustainable Investing' report featured in last week’s Sunday Times, by Raconteur
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Transforming workplace pensions
Jamie Fiveash, CEO of Smart UK, featured as the Industry Voice in Corporate Adviser, writing about ‘how Smart Pension is transforming workplace pensions in the UK’
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Transforming workplace pensions
Jamie Fiveash, CEO of Smart UK, featured as the Industry Voice in Corporate Adviser, writing about ‘how Smart Pension is transforming workplace pensions in the UK’
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What are employers’ responsibilities when it comes to paying contributions to a pension provider?
Hear from Naomi Miller, Business Development Manager at Smart Pension, on the three main areas of responsibility for employers when it comes to auto enrolment duties
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What are employers’ responsibilities when it comes to paying contributions to a pension provider?
Hear from Naomi Miller, Business Development Manager at Smart Pension, on the three main areas of responsibility for employers when it comes to auto enrolment duties
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Three top tips to keep your Smart Pension scheme running smoothly
How to make sure your company's workplace pension scheme stays compliant - hear Justine Rodriguez's, Head of Payroll, top tips
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Three top tips to keep your Smart Pension scheme running smoothly
How to make sure your company's workplace pension scheme stays compliant - hear Justine Rodriguez's, Head of Payroll, top tips
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How we’re thinking about the opportunities and barriers in private markets
James Lawrence, CFA, Head of Investment, spoke at the DC Under the Microscope Virtual panel – here’s a recap of what was discussed
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How we’re thinking about the opportunities and barriers in private markets
James Lawrence, CFA, Head of Investment, spoke at the DC Under the Microscope Virtual panel – here’s a recap of what was discussed
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Why should pension schemes be thinking beyond ESG?
How pension schemes can achieve more, by thinking beyond traditional ESG
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Why should pension schemes be thinking beyond ESG?
How pension schemes can achieve more, by thinking beyond traditional ESG
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Can a salary sacrifice pension help with the National Insurance increases?
Smart Pension's Maureen Hudson, shares her view
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Can a salary sacrifice pension help with the National Insurance increases?
Smart Pension's Maureen Hudson, shares her view
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The rise of master trusts – but not all are made equal
The master trust sector is forecast to become the fastest-growing market segment over the next decade
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The rise of master trusts – but not all are made equal
The master trust sector is forecast to become the fastest-growing market segment over the next decade
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Protecting members’ pots now and in the future
Building better futures for our members
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Protecting members’ pots now and in the future
Building better futures for our members
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Building a winning formula with pension communications
Driving positive change for members
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Building a winning formula with pension communications
Driving positive change for members
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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
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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
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A round-up of 2021
I wanted to wish you season's greetings and look back over the last 12 months
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A round-up of 2021
I wanted to wish you season's greetings and look back over the last 12 months
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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
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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
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Future of Sustainability
Building a net-zero investment framework and exploring efficient and meaningful ways to meet a net-zero target
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Future of Sustainability
Building a net-zero investment framework and exploring efficient and meaningful ways to meet a net-zero target
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How can pension providers do more to help tackle climate change?
Sustainable investing will lead to better investment returns and give us a great opportunity to help members to build a better relationship with their pension
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How can pension providers do more to help tackle climate change?
Sustainable investing will lead to better investment returns and give us a great opportunity to help members to build a better relationship with their pension
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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
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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
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The role of technology in member communications and engagement
We know the importance of engaging and communicating effectively with members
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The role of technology in member communications and engagement
We know the importance of engaging and communicating effectively with members
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Encouraging diversity in trustee boards
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
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Encouraging diversity in trustee boards
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
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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
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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
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Letter to Work and Pensions Committee regarding small pension pots
Smart respond to a letter from the Chair of Work and Pensions Committee asking for ideas to deal with the issue with the proliferation of small pension pots.
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Letter to Work and Pensions Committee regarding small pension pots
Smart respond to a letter from the Chair of Work and Pensions Committee asking for ideas to deal with the issue with the proliferation of small pension pots.
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Response to DWP review of default fund charge cap and standardised cost disclosure
Smart Pension response to DWP's call for evidence on costs and charges.
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Response to DWP review of default fund charge cap and standardised cost disclosure
Smart Pension response to DWP's call for evidence on costs and charges.
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PDP call for input on data standards: response from Smart
Getting the data standards clear and right is a necessary first step in injecting some momentum into the creation of pension dashboards.
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PDP call for input on data standards: response from Smart
Getting the data standards clear and right is a necessary first step in injecting some momentum into the creation of pension dashboards.
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Response to Government consultation: Taking action on climate risk
Smart Pension's response to Government consultation: Taking action on climate risk - improving governance and reporting by occupational pension schemes
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Response to Government consultation: Taking action on climate risk
Smart Pension's response to Government consultation: Taking action on climate risk - improving governance and reporting by occupational pension schemes
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Response to the Money and Pensions Service's publication of its call for input on pension dashboard data standards
The publication of the Call for Input represents another significant and critical step forwards for the pensions dashboards programme.
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Response to the Money and Pensions Service's publication of its call for input on pension dashboard data standards
The publication of the Call for Input represents another significant and critical step forwards for the pensions dashboards programme.
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Response to Department for Work and Pensions TCFD Consultation
Smart Pension’s response to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Consultation.
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Response to Department for Work and Pensions TCFD Consultation
Smart Pension’s response to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Consultation.
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Response to The Pension Regulator’s 'Future of Governance and Trusteeship' consultation
The proposals outlined in the consultation will hopefully lead to higher standards across all occupational pension schemes and better outcomes for members.
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Response to The Pension Regulator’s 'Future of Governance and Trusteeship' consultation
The proposals outlined in the consultation will hopefully lead to higher standards across all occupational pension schemes and better outcomes for members.
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Response to The Pension Regulator's 'Annual DC Trust' Report
The TPR's 'Annual DC Trust' report highlights the changing shape of the market to the benefit of pension savers.
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Response to The Pension Regulator's 'Annual DC Trust' Report
The TPR's 'Annual DC Trust' report highlights the changing shape of the market to the benefit of pension savers.
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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
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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
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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 sanctions for them to have a positive impact
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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 sanctions for them to have a positive impact
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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
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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
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All we are saying... is give CDC a chance
The DWP’s CDC consultation is the first serious attempt at finding a new way to do pensions – that middle way between defined benefit and defined contribution
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All we are saying... is give CDC a chance
The DWP’s CDC consultation is the first serious attempt at finding a new way to do pensions – that middle way between defined benefit and defined contribution
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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
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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
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Response to the DWP consultation on the Pensions Dashboard
This consultation marks the beginning of the next phase of the pensions dashboard
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Response to the DWP consultation on the Pensions Dashboard
This consultation marks the beginning of the next phase of the pensions dashboard
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Response to DWP consultation on delivering Collective Defined Contribution pension schemes
Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) consultation a ‘welcome step’ in opening up a third way for pensions
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Response to DWP consultation on delivering Collective Defined Contribution pension schemes
Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) consultation a ‘welcome step’ in opening up a third way for pensions
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Alexa, How Much Have I Got In My Pension Pot?
Smart Pension introduces Alexa Skill to increase engagement amongst savers
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Alexa, How Much Have I Got In My Pension Pot?
Smart Pension introduces Alexa Skill to increase engagement amongst savers
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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?
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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?