Abolishing DB transfers could end enhanced transfer market

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The Department for Work and Pensions' proposal to abolish transfers of contracted out rights from DB schemes could see the end of the enhanced transfer value market, industry experts say.

Atkin & Co director Marian Elliot said the DWP's consultation on the abolition of contracting out, which proposed ceasing transfers from DB schemes to occupational defined contribution plans or per...

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