TVC's place is in triage not transfer advice process - Andy Boyt

Pension Debate III

Hannah Godfrey
clock • 2 min read

The transfer value comparator (TVC) should be taken out of the pension transfer advice process and put into the triage stage instead, IFA Andy Boyt told delegates at Pension Debate III.

When asked what he would do to change the TVC, the AJ Boyt Chartered financial planner and freelance consultant told delegates he would prefer to deal with the comparator as part of triage, rather than during the advice process. Speaking on a panel in London this week, Boyt suggested the impersonal nature of the TVC made it compatible with the triage process - whereby advisers give an initial steer to clients about a pension transfer inquiry, but must do so without obtaining any personal information.   Boyt suggested carrying out a TVC as part of triage could reduce the regulatory bur...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Retirement

Shifting pension rules 'eroding trust' and 'hindering' retirement confidence

Shifting pension rules 'eroding trust' and 'hindering' retirement confidence

Speculation on rules hitting confidence across every age group

Sahar Nazir
clock 17 November 2025 • 2 min read
Retirement confidence dips amid Budget speculation

Retirement confidence dips amid Budget speculation

Confidence is highest among those receiving professional financial advice

Jenna Brown
clock 12 November 2025 • 2 min read
The Great Wealth Transfer: women, wealth and what comes next

The Great Wealth Transfer: women, wealth and what comes next

Sponsored content from WIFA 2025 headline sponsor LV=

LV=
clock 03 November 2025 • 6 min read