Pensions
Transfer values plunge during October as activity increases
Media ReleaseNovember 07 2019
Defined benefit (DB) transfer values dropped substantially during October, reversing the significant rises seen over the summer, whilst the number of members transferring has increased, according to XPS Transfer Watch which monitors how market developments have affected transfer values for an example member, as well as how many members are choosing to take a transfer.
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PPF levies expected to go up by 8% on average
Briefing NoteNovember 06 2019
On 25 September 2019, the Board of the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) published a consultation document on the 2020/21 levy. The consultation closed on 5 November 2019 and only minor changes are proposed. Invoices were expected to increase by 8% on average. Some schemes could see little change, while others could face more significant levy increase.
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Funding levels rise despite volatile asset performance
XPS Investment NewsNovember 06 2019
September started with sharp falls in global equity markets. Although most recovered to end the month up in local currency terms, Sterling’s appreciation against the US Dollar over the second half of the month detracted from overseas investment returns for Sterling investors. A typical scheme’s assets would have fallen over the month, however, gilt yields rose strongly meaning that the funding level of a typical scheme would have improved over the period.
Read more| Date | Topic | Title | Publication type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date: November 07 2019 | Topic: Pensions | Title: Transfer values plunge during October as activity increases | Publication type: Media Release |
| Date: November 06 2019 | Topic: Pensions | Title: PPF levies expected to go up by 8% on average | Publication type: Briefing Note |
| Date: November 06 2019 | Topic: Investment | Title: Funding levels rise despite volatile asset performance | Publication type: XPS Investment News |
| Date: October 28 2019 | Topic: Pensions | Title: XPS Risk Transfer News | Your scheme may be closer to buyout than you think | Publication type: Briefing Note |
| Date: October 23 2019 | Topic: Pensions | Title: Helping your employees with the pensions trap tax | Publication type: XPS Express for Employers |