DB transfer activity hits highest level in 11 months, XPS finds

Transfer values also increased, which XPS said reflects ‘ongoing stability’

Holly Roach
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DB transfer activity hits highest level in 11 months, XPS finds

Defined benefit (DB) transfer activity increased in July, reaching the highest level in 11 months, according to XPS Group.

The consultancy's Transfer Activity Index showed an increase during last month, reaching an annualised rate of 23 members per 1,000 transferring their benefits to alternative arrangements. XPS said...

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