Block transfer This is where a group of employees elect to transfer funds from a legacy pension into their new pension scheme, often prompted by their employer, adviser or new provider.
Lower interest rates can result in higher transfer values, while higher rates can lead to lower ones. Inflation: Inflation impacts the purchasing power of pension benefits over time. Pension providers consider inflation when calculating CETV values to ensure the benefits maintain their value throughout retirement.
Defined benefit (DB) pension transfer activity hit a record low in April 2024, as the value of a typical transfer also fell to the lowest point in six months, analysis from XPS Pensions Group has revealed.