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NOW: Pensions vs Smart Pension
Side-by-side comparison from the PerkIQ directory. Cover, pricing, regulator status, and fit at a glance.
Category
Pension & Retirement
Pension & Retirement
Best for
Employers of different sizes
Businesses of all sizes
Pricing model
On request
Depends on employer size and set-up route
UK presence
UK master trust
UK master trust
Regulator
Master trust authorised by The Pensions Regulator
Master trust authorised by The Pensions Regulator
Strapline
NOW: Pensions runs a master trust for workplace auto-enrolment pensions.
Smart Pension runs a workplace pension master trust with a digital set-up for employers and an app for members.
What's included
- Master trust. A trust-based workplace pension for auto-enrolment.
- now:u employer platform. Upload data and set up payroll in one place.
- Worker communications. Statutory communications and a worker app.
- Client relationship team. A dedicated team for employers.
- Online set-up. Employers set up and run the scheme online.
- Member app. Employees check and manage their pension in an app.
- Payroll integrations. Connects to payroll software including Xero, Sage and IRIS.
- Fund choice. A default fund plus other options, including responsible investment funds.
At a glance
- Authorised by The Pensions Regulator
- Owned by Mercer
- now:u employer platform
- Worker app
- Authorised by The Pensions Regulator
- Digital set-up
- Member app
- Payroll integrations
Pick the right one with data, not a sales pitch
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