DB transfer values have halved since pandemic, analysis finds

Barnett Waddingham finds transfer quotations fell by 20% over the last four years

Jasmine Urquhart
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Barnett Waddingham finds transfer values halved compared to pre-pandemic levels
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Barnett Waddingham finds transfer values halved compared to pre-pandemic levels

Cash equivalent transfer values (CETV) have halved compared to pre-pandemic levels for defined benefit (DB) schemes, according to Barnett Waddingham.

The consultant's analysis found transfer values fell by 50% in the last four years, while transfer quotations fell by 20% in the same period. The previous quarter saw a relatively low number of quo...

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