One-third of over 40s would consider DB to DC transfers to access pension freedoms
Nearly one-in-three retirement savers would consider transferring final salary pension benefits to defined contribution schemes, latest research shows.
The survey - conducted in August by Consumer Intelligence on behalf of MetLife among 1,141 people aged over 40 - found 31% of those aged over 40 were tempted by the rising transfer values offered by defined...
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