TPR chief warns of increased demand for DB transfer CETVs

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The Pensions Regulator (TPR) chief executive Charles Counsell has warned scheme trustees could see an increased demand for cash equivalent transfer values (CETVs) from defined benefit (DB) members.

In a blog post published on Tuesday (26 May), Counsell said coronavirus could cause two major problems for scheme trustees - CETVs taking longer than usual and more people requesting them.  Due ...

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