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New report – Delivery 2030: A blueprint to transform the UK pension system A decade of progress, but it’s time for more action! As we face ageing populations, cost of living crises and economic uncertainty, the question remains: “Will savers have enough to retire comfortably?” As seen in The Times, our latest report outlines a blueprint for the future of retirement saving in the UK. Key recommendations include: 1 – Improve the retirement system for all savers, with immediate and impactful changes 2 – Focus on existing proposals, including auto enrolment from age 18, the pensions dashboard and the Value for Money framework, while removing the lower earnings limit and increasing contribution rates 3 – Set up a Pensions and Savings Commission for long-term, resilient strategy development Join us in shaping a better future. Let’s use the time between now and 2030 wisely to make sure no saver is left behind. Read or download the report today —> visit.smart.co/466DSuH

Here’s a happy review from Theresa, a Smart Pension member. We pride ourselves in working in a way that works for all of our members, like Theresa, and being able to rapidly respond to their queries. Join Smart Pension today >> www.smartpension.co.uk

portfolio institutional magazine has run two features on members of Smart Pension’s Investments Team this month. Check out Fiona Smith, CFA’s Op-ed on Shariah investing on page 10 and the Q&A with James Lawrence, CFA on page 12, in which he talks about master trust growth, our ten consolidations and breaking down investment barriers. Read the features here: visit.smart.co/40YfquP

Help your employees get retirement-ready with our new pension calculator! Supporting their financial wellbeing is now easier than ever. Our new pension calculator makes it simple for them to check whether they’re on track with their monthly pension contributions and set retirement age. It gives them: - Quick insights – your employees can see their current savings at a glance and if they’ll have enough when they retire. - Real-time info – they can explore how changing monthly contributions impacts their future. - Informed choices – small tweaks to retirement age or contributions can help them plan with confidence. Encourage your employees to try it out and take control of their financial future. Find out more today >> visit.smart.co/3ALv6XH

Huge congratulations to Smart Pension’s Sofie Petts-Sabine, who won the Administrator of the Year Award at this year’s Professional Pensions Women in Pensions Awards last night. All our colleagues will tell you that Sofie is an integral part of our team – we’re delighted for her and very proud. Well done to all the winners on the night at what is always such an inspiring event for everyone involved in the retirement savings industry.

Big smiles all round! Smart Pension was voted Best Pension Provider at last night’s The Contracting Awards 2024, which were held at the Hilton Hotel on London’s Park Lane. Congratulations to all the winners at what is the contracting industry’s biggest (and most inspiring) event of the year.

We’re delighted to welcome Andy Marshall to Smart as our new Chief Commercial Officer. He’ll be supporting our global sales and commercial activities across our retirement savings technology platform, Keystone, as well as supporting the further growth of Smart Pension in the UK. Find out more: visit.smart.co/3Z1Xr5o

Smart Pension’s Senior Director of Strategic Delivery, Eve Read, was at the Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) in London yesterday, talking about pension trends and their impact on workers. It was a great opportunity to connect with members, share insights and help member companies get the most out of their workplace pension for contractors.

Today’s the last day of the Money and Pensions Service #talkmoney Week. Be a good retirement role model and support the Do One Thing campaign by challenging your employees to think long-term and consider where the money in their pension is invested. Your pension is a long-term savings product and it can do long-term good, too. Choosing sustainable investment options supports not only your future but also the world around us. Find out more today >> visit.smart.co/3YVTpeH

Retirement role models think ahead, not just for themselves but for their loved ones, too. This Money and Pensions Service #talkmoney Week, support the Do One Thing campaign by encouraging your employees to find and combine their pension savings from their previous jobs. Having a clear view of all your pension savings is a simple step towards a brighter financial future. Be a role model and sign in >> visit.smart.co/4ejAlLO