Smart launches in the US as Secure Act widens access to pensions

Smart has formally entered the American pensions market ahead of the launch of a record-keeping solution for pension equity plans in 2021.
The global business behind the UK-based Smart Pension master trust said the launch was timed to coincide with the rollout of the US' Secure Act, which includes provisions to improve access to tax-advantaged...
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