Darren Philp: Director of Policy and Communication

Darren Philp

Director of Policy and Communication

Darren is well known for his work lobbying for change in pensions and financial services. He joined Smart in 2018 following roles in policy at The People’s Pension, Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) and at HM Treasury. He was involved in developing the architecture of the UK’s flagship auto enrolment initiative. He chairs steering committees at the PLSA and Pensions Management Institute (PMI) and is governor of the independent Pensions Policy Institute (PPI).

Darren Philp

's recent writing

July 6, 2020

Response to the Money and Pensions Service's publication of its call for input on pension dashboard data standards

The publication of the Call for Input represents another significant and critical step forwards for the pensions dashboards programme.

July 2, 2020

Response to Department for Work and Pensions TCFD Consultation

Smart Pension’s response to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Consultation.

February 10, 2020

Response to The Pension Regulator’s 'Future of Governance and Trusteeship' consultation

The proposals outlined in the consultation will hopefully lead to higher standards across all occupational pension schemes and better outcomes for members.