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

October 7, 2020

Response to Government consultation: Taking action on climate risk

Smart Pension's response to Government consultation: Taking action on climate risk: improving governance and reporting by occupational pension schemes

August 31, 2020

Letter to Work and Pensions Committee regarding small pension pots

Smart respond to a letter from the Chair of Work and Pensions Committee asking for ideas to deal with the issue with the proliferation of small pension pots.

August 20, 2020

Response to DWP review of default fund charge cap and standardised cost disclosure

Smart Pension response to DWP's Call for Evidence on Costs and Charges.