(63)During the switching service, PEPP savers can choose to transfer assets-in-kind only when the switching is between PEPP providers, such as investment firms or other eligible providers holding an additional licence, engaged in portfolio management for PEPP savers. Written consent of the receiving provider is needed in that case. In the case of collective investment management, the switching of assets-in-kind is not possible as there is no separation of assets for every PEPP saver.