Transfer group backs initiative which speeds up pension transfers
The Transfers and Re-registration Industry Group (TRIG) has given its support to an initiative which aims to complete occupational pension transfers within three weeks.
The joint venture formed by Criterion and TeX named ‘Star' - which will roll out over the next six months - aims to improve the speed of transfers and re-registrations between companies. It could help...
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