Smart Pension

Darren Philp is set to leave B&CE and The People's Pension this September as he takes up a new role as head of policy at Smart Pension.

Martin Freeman has been hired as head of technology product and development at Smart Pension, to support the 'growing' technology product side of the business.

Paul Budgen is set to join financial technology and auto-enrolment (AE) firm Smart Pension as director of business development.

An interactive and hands-free technology that allows savers to track how much they have invested into their retirement pots has been launched by Smart Pension.

This week's top stories included the House of Lords amending the Financial Guidance and Claims Bill to introduce new requirements around cold calling.

Smart Pension is seeking to introduce a mechanism whereby its savers can add to their pension pot when making purchases online or the high street.

Jamie Fiveash will join financial technology and auto-enrolment (AE) firm Smart Pension as its chief operating officer (COO) in the new year.

This week's top stories included the revelation that the Communication Workers Union was planning to cut its pension provision, despite launching a ballot for industrial action against Royal Mail for similar plans.

Smart Pension has named Claire Altman as its first head of financial services, while Andy Cheseldine will take over her role as independent chair of trustees.

This week's top stories include estimates suggesting a 20% flat rate of tax relief could save the Treasury £13bn.