Star: Defining and demonstrating transfer excellence
Schemes already face a legislative requirement to carry out transfers promptly and efficiently, so they should voluntarily get on board with the industry-developed solution, says Tom McPhail
The introduction of Star to shape recognised industry-wide standards to promote good practice in transfers has been welcomed be welcomed by the government, consumers and responsible providers a like...
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