Huge increase in number of DB schemes considering a PIE

Research found the number of DB trustees considering a PIE rose by 40% this year

Holly Roach
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Those considering partial transfers also increased to 42% from 9% the year prior
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Those considering partial transfers also increased to 42% from 9% the year prior

The number of defined benefit (DB) scheme trustees considering a pension increase exchange (PIE) increased by 40% this year, according to Hymans Robertson.

The consultant's research revealed the number of DB trustees considering this option rose from 9% in 2020 to 49% this year. Those considering partial transfers also increased to 42% from 9% the ...

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