Pensions - Articles - Xafinity Index reveals transfers are on the rise

 The difference between maximum and minimum readings of the Xafinity Transfer Value Index over August 2017 was £9,000 (or around 3.6%).

 Sankar Mahalingham, Head of DB Growth, Xafinity comments: “We have seen a steady increase in transfer values over August 2017. Reductions in gilt yields have been the main driver, with inflation remaining relatively stable.”

 The Xafinity Transfer Value Index tracks the transfer value that would be provided by an example DB scheme to a member aged 64 who is currently entitled to a pension of £10,000 each year starting at age 65 (increasing each year in line with inflation). Different schemes calculate transfer values in different ways. A given individual may therefore receive a transfer value from their scheme that is significantly different from that quoted by the Xafinity Transfer Value Index.