Transfer Value Index remains stable but activity remains low
Transfer Value Index finds average volumes are £160,000 but 50% lower than last year
XPS has called the increase “disappointing” and called for robust management from trustees
Pension transfer values saw the largest ever monthly fall in February, according to XPS Pensions.
Defined benefit (DB) transfer values continued to increase to yet another record high during July but the number of people opting to exit final salary schemes remains steady, according to XPS Transfer Watch.
Pension transfer values fell in December, while the number of individuals taking a transfer value from schemes rose, according to XPS Pension Group.
Pension transfer values fluctuated mildly during June, continuing the stability seen throughout 2018 so far, according to XPS Pensions Group's transfer value index (TVI).
Defined benefit (DB) transfer values rose steadily over August, increasing from £230,000 at the beginning of August, to £237,000 by the end of the month, according to Xafinity.