Provider comparison
TPT Retirement vs Penfold
Side-by-side comparison from the PerkIQ directory. Cover, pricing, regulator status, and fit at a glance.
- DC master trust + DB administration. One provider for both defined-contribution master trust and ongoing defined-benefit scheme administration.
- Strong ESG investment options. Long-standing leadership in responsible investing, with multiple ESG-screened and impact funds.
- Professional trustee board. Independent trustee-led governance with experience across charities, public sector, and commercial schemes.
- Mid-market specialism. Scheme structures tuned for 250-50,000 member organisations rather than micro-business onboarding.
- Mobile-first member experience. Polished iOS and Android app where members see balances, change contributions, switch funds, and project retirement income.
- Self-serve employer setup. Sign up online and start auto-enrolment in under 30 minutes. No paperwork or broker required.
- Sustainable default fund. ESG-aligned default fund with explicit climate and exclusion screens.
- Self-employed + employer in one app. Contractors and consultants can continue contributing between gigs without opening a separate scheme.
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- TPR authorised
- Not-for-profit
- Founded 1946
- Strong ESG focus
- Mid-market specialism
- Both DC master trust and DB administration
- TPR authorised
- Founded 2018, London
- Self-employed & employer plans
- Mobile-first member experience
- 0.75% AMC
- Free employer onboarding
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