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Is a default ever really a default? The challenge of designing retirement defaults
26
Oct

Is a default ever really a default? The challenge of designing retirement defaults

In Liverpool, the Minister challenged the industry to stand behind its retirement defaults. Here’s what Jamie Fiveash, CEO of Smart UK, has to say. 

Why it’s time to rethink retirement
12
Oct

Why it’s time to rethink retirement

Jamie Fiveash, CEO, Smart Pension, reflects on how the pension industry needs to adapt fast to people’s changing expectations of retirement.

Reinspirement - our new marketing campaign
12
Oct

Reinspirement - our new marketing campaign

Katie Power, Director of Marketing at Smart Pension, shares more about our new Reinspirement marketing campaign.

Closing the gaps in a growing market of Shariah-compliant pensions
08
Oct

Closing the gaps in a growing market of Shariah-compliant pensions

Gain valuable insights from the Islamic Finance Forum, where Smart Pension’s Chief Investment Officer James Lawrence joined leading industry experts to discuss the evolving landscape of Shariah-compliant pensions.

Leadership that puts people first
07
Oct

Leadership that puts people first

Sue Whittington, COO, Smart Pension, reflects on leading people-centred customer service in an ever-changing pension administration landscape.

Faster, simpler and more human
17
Sep

Faster, simpler and more human

Sue Whittington, COO, Smart Pension explains how we’re busy reimagining our customer service – making pension administration easier, quicker and more personal.

Pensions that are already built for the future
03
Sep

Pensions that are already built for the future

The future isn't something Smart Pension is preparing for. It's what we've built for. Our COO, Sue Whittington, explains why this gives us an advantage.

Excellent Trustpilot-rated customer service team
29
Jul

Excellent Trustpilot-rated customer service team

Hear from Nikki Moss, Head of Client Relationship Management and Michael Connell, Head of Customer Services, on how they are proud to be part of our customer service team, rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Hear from Jamie Fiveash featured in Pensions Age
28
Jul

Hear from Jamie Fiveash featured in Pensions Age

Smart UK chief executive and incoming Pensions UK chair, Jamie Fiveash, discusses the changes occurring in the DC industry, including reforming the DC transfer framework, delivering true value for money, and resolving the small pots problem.

What does the pensions dashboard mean for transfers and pot consolidation?
26
Jun

What does the pensions dashboard mean for transfers and pot consolidation?

Smart UK CEO Jamie Fiveash led the conversation on two important topics at the Professional Pensions Defined Contribution Conference, and here are the key takeaways.

The next phase of growth at Smart Pension
10
Jun

The next phase of growth at Smart Pension

Jamie Fiveash, Chief Executive of Smart UK, shares more about Smart Pension surpassing £10 billion in assets under management (AUM).

The new Smart Pension era
10
Jun

The new Smart Pension era

Hear from Katie Power, Director of Marketing at Smart Pension on how we’ve evolved. Discover the thinking behind our new brand, website and voice.

Running a pension scheme? Here’s everything you need to know about upcoming changes in 2026
08
May

Running a pension scheme? Here’s everything you need to know about upcoming changes in 2026

Hear from Silvia Knott-Martin, Client Relationship Manager at Smart Pension, about how a combination of legislative change and increased transparency is about to redefine the role pensions play in SMEs.

A fresh start or a gentle reset?
20
Jan

A fresh start or a gentle reset?

Whether you’re after a fresh start or a gentle reset, a few minutes with your pension can help you feel clearer and have choices in 2026.

Budget 2025: Changes to salary sacrifice
27
Nov

Budget 2025: Changes to salary sacrifice

What the new salary sacrifice cap means for employers.

Running a small pension scheme? These are the four questions you need to ask yourself
16
Oct

Running a small pension scheme? These are the four questions you need to ask yourself

In four simple questions, here’s our take on why the majority of smaller own trust pension schemes will make the move to alternative arrangements over the next few years.

Private Markets: What are they and what does it mean for my pension?
15
Aug

Private Markets: What are they and what does it mean for my pension?

Understanding the role of private market investments in your retirement savings.

What are employers’ responsibilities when it comes to paying contributions to a pension provider?
15
Aug

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.

Designing for real life
19
Mar

Designing for real life

How we made our pension calculator even smarter.

Smart Pension’s response to the Pensions Investment Review
18
Feb

Smart Pension’s response to the Pensions Investment Review

Sharing our thoughts in the interests of transparency and further discussion within the industry.

Can a salary sacrifice pension help with the National Insurance increases?
25
Nov

Can a salary sacrifice pension help with the National Insurance increases?

Smart Pension’s Claire Misata shares her view.

The last piece of the retirement planning jigsaw
20
Nov

The last piece of the retirement planning jigsaw

The update to our pension calculator allows members to gain a better understanding of their savings.

The retirement role model gap
04
Oct

The retirement role model gap

Hear more from Smart Pension’s Senior Director of Strategic Delivery, Eve Read.

Can payroll companies improve client savings with a pension?
28
Aug

Can payroll companies improve client savings with a pension?

Dan Donovan talks about the savings a pension can bring to payroll teams and their clients.

Pensions can be a pain for payroll – here’s how we can help
23
Jul

Pensions can be a pain for payroll – here’s how we can help

Dan Donovan talks about some of the savings Smart Pension brings to payroll teams.

Facing the pension challenge: saving for a century
11
Jul

Facing the pension challenge: saving for a century

UK centenarians and the £21.2 billion pension shortfall by 2050.

How a pension can cater for the dimensions of diversity
25
Mar

How a pension can cater for the dimensions of diversity

Our Senior Director of Strategic Delivery, Eve Read, with a personal and professional reflection.

What do NI rate cuts mean for salary sacrifice schemes?
19
Mar

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.

How to boost your pension savings and make the most of your personal tax allowance
05
Feb

How to boost your pension savings and make the most of your personal tax allowance

As the end of the financial year approaches, could you boost your pension savings at the same time?

Crunch time for technology in pensions
18
Dec

Crunch time for technology in pensions

A perfect storm is on the horizon for pensions which demands getting serious about pension technology.

What will the pensions industry look like in 2030?
26
Oct

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.

Is the traditional workplace pension industry failing savers?
21
Sep

Is the traditional workplace pension industry failing savers?

Traditional pension providers are failing to engage savers. We believe there is a better way.

Pension funds must focus on the positives of TCFD
15
Jun

Pension funds must focus on the positives of TCFD

Smart Pension’s James Lawrence features in ESG Investor, discussing the topic of TCFD reporting.

Does your company’s pension scheme match your own sustainability values?
21
Mar

Does your company’s pension scheme match your own sustainability values?

Discover the power of your pension.

New look for the Smart Pension member account
17
Feb

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.

Top five predictions for 2023
12
Jan

Top five predictions for 2023

Stuart Reid, Director of Workplace Pensions reveals to PMI his top five predictions for 2023.

Looking ahead to 2023
21
Dec

Looking ahead to 2023

Twelve months ago, I don’t think anyone could possibly have foreseen what 2022 would have in store.

What's next for your workplace pension in 2023?
12
Dec

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.

It is now 10 years since auto enrolment was introduced in the UK
02
Nov

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.