The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is consulting on proposed changes to the bulk transfer rules. For salary-related schemes, the intention is simply to amend Reg 12 (2) of the Preservation Regs in line with the relevant Actuarial Guidance Note (GN 16). For money purchase schemes, draft amendments to the Protected Rights (Transfer Payment) Regs should enable deferred protected rights to be transferred without consent to another COMP, unless the deferred member clearly refuses, in writing, within three months of trustees’ notification of intention. Consent will still be required, as at present, from active members with protected rights.