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Spotlight on the Pension Dashboard: A Game-Changer for Savers

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August 21, 2025
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Skybound Wealth's Carla Smart explains how the Pension Dashboard will give savers a complete view of their retirement savings, empowering you to plan for a secure financial future.
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Carla Smart
Group Head of Pensions & Chartered Financial Planner
Written By
Carla Smart
Private Wealth Partner
Chartered Financial Planner and Group Head of Pensions
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SOAR Issue 5 is here. Inside: practical insight for international investors, and a look at what earned Skybound Wealth Company of the Year.

With an estimated £50 billion in missing pension pots, the UK Government has been working on the Pensions Dashboard for almost a decade. This online platform, under development by the Money & Pensions Service (MaPS), has faced several delays but has recently made significant progress. Now, it’s gaining momentum, with key pension providers already on board and plans for public access by late 2025 or early 2026.

Once live, you'll be able to log in, enter a few personal details (including your National Insurance number, optional but helpful), and instantly see a consolidated view of all your pensions. The aim is simple: to help you track your pension pots, reduce the number of lost pensions, and give you greater control over your retirement planning.

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Who’s Leading the Way?

The Pension Dashboard is moving forward quickly. Many major private-sector pension providers, including LV=, Moneybox, Standard Life, and Fidelity, have already connected their systems, meaning their data is now available through the platform. The State Pension is now fully integrated, so you’ll be able to see your State Pension data alongside your private and workplace pensions, creating a much clearer financial picture for you.

Why the State Pension Link Matters

Integrating the State Pension into the Pension Dashboard means you’ll no longer have to track your State Pension separately. Instead of piecing together fragmented information from various sources, you'll get a unified view of all your retirement savings, both public and private. The system will automatically link your State Pension data, so there’s no need to manually enter your National Insurance number or hunt down separate records. This makes the process faster and more efficient, helping you clearly see how the State Pension fits into your wider retirement plan.

This integration not only simplifies the process but also fosters greater engagement and confidence, helping you feel more secure about your retirement savings.

Benefits for You

The Pensions Dashboard is designed to be an invaluable tool for savers like you. Here’s how it can benefit you:

  • Clearer Overview of Your Retirement: You’ll get a full view of all your pensions, State Pension and private/workplace pensions, making it easier to identify lost pension pots and take action early to improve your retirement outlook.
  • Easy Access to Information: Real-time data will keep you on top of your pensions. You won’t have to search through paperwork or contact providers to track down details, everything will be available in one place.
  • Better Engagement and Confidence: With more providers connecting to the platform, you’ll have immediate access to up-to-date information, giving you confidence in the decisions you make regarding your retirement planning.

Why This Matters Now

The dashboard has been a long time coming, with several delays since it was first introduced. However, progress has been made, and the platform is now moving forward, with key pension providers already on board. Public access isn’t available yet, but consumer testing is expected to begin this summer, with the wider rollout expected in late 2025 or early 2026.

Now is the time to start preparing your pensions and take advantage of this new system. It’s an easy, effective way to get a complete view of your retirement savings and take control of your financial future.

How to Get Started

Although the full system isn’t available yet, you can get ahead by reviewing your pension accounts now. If you haven’t done so already, ensure your pension providers have your National Insurance details so they’re ready when the dashboard becomes available.

When the dashboard goes live, you’ll be able to access all your pension information in one place. Stay tuned for updates on how to make the most of this new tool as it becomes available.

The Big Picture

The Pension Dashboard is a game-changer. It shifts the process from fragmented, hard-to-access pension data to a unified, user-friendly experience. With the State Pension now fully integrated, it’s becoming a truly comprehensive platform for managing your pensions, unlocking tangible benefits for savers like you.

And when you combine this newfound visibility with the support of your financial adviser, it could be the key to unlocking a more secure, well-planned retirement.

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Written By
Carla Smart
Private Wealth Partner
Chartered Financial Planner and Group Head of Pensions

Carla has spent the last 15 years helping expatriates to manage their finances effectively, and has been learning, to some extent first hand, of some of the challenges faced when living abroad. In particular, she has extensive knowledge of the interplay between the UK, French and Swiss systems, having lived and worked in each of these countries. Carla has built her reputation as a trustworthy adviser to individuals looking to plan for their futures, and her high level of client retention is a testament to this.

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