Smart Pension

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.

Smart Pension has completed a £15m funding round to enable it to offer its services to large clients, acquire sub-scale master trusts, and expand overseas.

The Conservative Party's plan to replace the state pension triple lock with a double lock has provoked mixed responses.

Smart Pension is in talks with a fintech company about making its innovative property financing strategy into an investment option for members.

Dan McLaughlin, a former policy adviser for the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), has been appointed head of public affairs and international at Smart Pension.

More than half (55%) of small businesses see auto-enrolment (AE) as a burden, while 38% believe it is unfair on employers, a YouGov survey has revealed.

The House of Lords has amended the upcoming Pension Schemes Bill to introduce a lifeboat fund for failing master trusts. James Phillips asks if this is a good idea