Defined Benefit Pension Transfer
Nationwide Pension Fund
Do you have an old Nationwide Pension Fund you are thinking about transferring into a more flexible arrangement?
Below is a general overview of what the scheme benefits are, these might vary from member to member.
If you would like to find out if transferring your pension is suitable for you, why not get started today and receive your free Pension Transfer Guide and arrange a free initial consultation.
Website: https://nationwidepensionfund.co.uk/.
Scheme Retirement Age:
Pension benefits built up prior to 1 April 2011 have a Normal Retirement Age of 60. Pension benefits built up since 1 April 2011 have a Normal Retirement Age of 65.
Are partial transfers allowed?
Partial transfers will be allowed subject to the following conditions: only one partial transfer will be permitted although the balance of deferred benefits can also be transferred at a later date, any GMP will be retained within the fund, other than GMP the partial transfer.
Scheme Funding Position:
At the last triennial valuation on 31 March 2019 there was a deficit of £180m on a Technical Provisions basis.
In accordance with the deficit recovery plan, a recovery contribution of £61m was paid in July 2020 and on 23 November 2020 the Trustee formally entered into an arrangement with Nationwide Building Society that allows the Trustee to take control of up to £1.7 billion of additional assets for the Fund in the unlikely event that the Society become insolvent or unable to pay contributions in the future.
Revaluation:
Deferred pensions are revalued in accordance with statutory minimum requirements. Please note there is no ‘step-up pension’ payable in respect of GMP when payment commences before age 65 (male) or 60 (female).
Escalation:
Increases applied on 1 April based on previous September RPI capped at 5%. This applies to the whole pension, including GMP.
Flexible Options
Death in Deferment
If no dependant’s pension is payable a lump sum equal to twice the member’s contributions, plus 4% per annum compound interest, is payable.
Death in Retirement
On death in retirement, a dependant’s pension is payable equal to two-thirds of the member’s pre 1 April 2011 pension, plus half of the post 1 April 2011 pension. The dependant pension is calculated assuming the member did not take tax free cash and includes increases during payment.
The pension is guaranteed in payment for a period of 5 years.
Transfer Timescales
This information is based on our own scheme specific real-world data gathered over an 18 month period. To be clear and ensure there is no risk this information can be deemed misleading, it is our own data for the entire process, which includes our own very thorough and complex regulatory analysis and advice process, in addition to the gathering and provision of accurate information from the scheme administrators and their subsequent completion of any pension fund transfer requests. Future timescales could vary.
Fastest: 4.0
Slowest: 12.9
Average: 6.5
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Grove Pension Solutions Ltd is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and specialise solely in defined benefit pension transfer.
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Free Pension Transfer Guide & Initial Consultation
Complete the form below to receive your Free Pension Transfer Guide.
If you would like to find out if transferring or cashing in your pension is suitable for you, we can provide a free initial consultation known as abridged advice.
Simply return the enquiry form included in the guide and post it back in the free post envelope provided.
As part of the consultation we will look at:
- What existing pension plans you have in place.
- Whether you have the right type of pension to transfer.
- What your plans are for retirement.
- How much cash you can release.
- Whether your existing pension remains the best fit for you.
- The likely cost of more in-depth advice.
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Defined Benefit Pension Transfer Warning
Transferring away from a defined benefit pension scheme means you will lose valuable guarantees.
Taking benefits early will almost certainly reduce your pension income in retirement and is only suitable for a limited number of people and circumstances. This should not be seen as an easy option for raising cash.
If you release all your money from your pension early you will not have anything left to provide you with income in retirement.
When releasing cash from your pension, usually up to 25% is tax free, the balance is taxed at your marginal rate at the time and could change in the future.
Watch the FCA video explaining the expectations of financial advisers when advising you on defined benefit pension transfers.
Grove Pension Solutions Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Reference number 465051).
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