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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.
Global financial markets are currently volatile because of fears about the spread of coronavirus.
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Barclays has today announced a partnership with Smart Pension, one of the UK’s leading online pension providers.
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.
In Daniel Kahneman’s book ‘Thinking Fast and Slow’ he addresses the dichotomy between two modes of thinking.
Smart Pension and WorkLife by OpenMoney, have launched a new partnership today, in which WorkLife is named as a preferred partner of Smart Pension.
We have been developing a new investment approach for some time, working with our trustees and investment adviser.
Smart Pension Master Trust has been confirmed as default receiving scheme following the decision in 2019 to close Welplan Pensions.
Smart Pension wins ‘Master Trust Offering of the Year’ Award at the Pension Age Awards 2020
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.
Rachel McCrickard discusses savings goals, and how thinking about pensions differently can take us on the road to a more comfortable retirement.
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Workplace pensions innovator Smart Pension has been granted Master Trust Authorisation by The Pensions Regulator (TPR) it has been announced today/Tuesday September 3.
DC Master Trust of the Year, DC Innovation of the Year and Retirement Innovation of the Year
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.
Smart Pension announces partnership with the national financial advisory group Lighthouse Group plc ("Lighthouse").
Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) consultation a 'welcome step' in opening up a third way for pensions.
Michelle Darracott is named Investment Actuary of the Year.
Ross picks up top leadership award at the Women in IT Excellence Awards 2018.
The digital workplace pension provider was awarded the Best Use of Technology accolade.
Intuitive online solution to help people make informed decisions about their money and enable them to achieve a financially secure future.
The digital workplace pension provider has been shortlisted in the Best New Entrant category.
Michelle Darracott is appointed Chief Strategy Officer as the company transitions to become leading player in the broader DC and platform markets.
The leading workplace pension platform was highly commended in the Pension Provider of the Year category.
Stephen Murphy will help the firm develop its stature on the international financial technology stage.
Interface allows savers to self-select funds and see valuations in real-time via their mobile phone or online portal.
Smart Pension won the prestigious title in a tough category beating People's Pension, NEST, Aviva and Legal & General.
The Smart Rewards portal will help its members keep hold of more of their hard-earned cash.
The Pension Regulator's Master Trust engagement lead has joined Smart Pension as Head of Regulatory Affairs.
Ruston Smith to join Smart Pension's board as a NED and will also chair newly-formed International Advisory Board.
Simplitium™ announces that Smart Pension has signed as the first client for its ClaritEx™ cost transparency solution for pension schemes.
The game-changing app and innovation roadmap will transform the future of pension saving for a new generation.
Eamon Mulholland has left his role as Head of Business Management at Lloyd's Group Services division to join Smart.
The People's Pension's (TPP) director of policy and market engagement joins Smart Pension's management team.
Smart Pension announces Rachel Neill as its first Head of Environmental, Social and Governance.
Smart Pension has appointed ex-Capita and JLT product strategist Martin Freeman as Head of Technology Product.
Paul Budgen, one of the leading figures in the UK pensions industry, leaves NEST to join Smart Pension.
Smart Pension has launched the first-ever hands-free technology allowing savers to track how much they have invested into their retirement pot.
Anna Eagles, who has 22 years' experience advising trustees and corporate sponsors across DC, DB and hybrid schemes, is now an independent trustee.
The industry awards recognises the work of firms operating at a high level in the payroll, HR, pension and employee benefits sectors.
Smart Pension has appointed Jamie Fiveash, the chief strategy and marketing officer at The Peoples Pension (TPP) to its top team.
Claire Altman is named as the new Head of Financial Services whilst Andy Cheseldine takes over as Independent Chair of Trustees.
Smart Pension has picked up two top tech awards in a global initiative aimed at rewarding effective digital transformation.
The completion of the £15m Series B funding round takes the firm to its next level of rapid expansion.
Former Whitehall policy adviser joins Smart Pension as it seeks to play a greater role in the pensions policy debate.
The Essential Guide to Workplace Pensions is designed to help small businesses going through auto enrolment.
Smart Pension's Lifestyle Default 1 outperforms FTSE 100 with 19% growth.
The award is part of an initiative that recognises rising tech talent in the UK's IT industry.
New survey reveals that more than one in three employees now has a pension set up under new auto enrolment legislation.
Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has taken a minority stake in the digital pension platform.
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.
Smart Pension has been working closely with TPR to ensure the seamless transition of the GenLife member base.
Platform attracts £1.5m investment backing from top British-based tech and finance entrepreneurs.
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