DWP may enforce restrictions on enhanced transfer exercises

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The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed it will introduce legislation restricting enhanced transfer exercises if a voluntary code to improve deals does not work.

Pensions minister Steve Webb said: "While it is understandable that firms need to manage their pension liabilities this must be done in a way that enables scheme members to make informed choices ab...

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