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At extreme ends of the spectrum it is easy to decide what does and does not amount to inducement but problems arise when looking at areas where the events involved do not involve huge sums of money. Questions also arise about the ways business relationships and remuneration policies are set up. Deciding what should and... |
The Financial Services Authority is astute enough to realise that conflicts of interest exist in the mortgage market as they do in all aspects of life. It has not sought to rule on what is allowed, but rather insists that companies manage these conflicts effectively to ensure they are not detrimental to their clients. |
In terms of corporate hospitality this means the decision is left to companies whether they should declare a monetary value for the non-financial gifts they receive. Most would accept that where such entertainment is reasonable to the average observer there is no need to do so but the question remains whether or not th... |
Brokers are unlikely to go out of their way to place cases with lenders if they do not fit. But equally the temptation is to place all similar cases with a lender when that relationship is well rewarded and familiarity has brought ease to the application process. |
Any evidence that this might be going on is anecdotal but there's no doubt brokers have their fav-ourites and there must be a question over what role the hospitality they enjoy plays in this. Borrowers may end up losing out to the tune of 0.3% so the sums involved are not huge, but you have to wonder how far the point ... |
One area that does not sit quite so innocuously is that of profit commission and the role it plays in the protection market. Remuneration is based on the amount paid out in claims from the premium pool so it is in the interest of intermediaries and insurers to deny claims. |
There is no doubt that this raises a conflict of interest and again the question is how well companies manage it. Looking at the amount paid out in claims, it seems they don't manage it well, so not only does such a commission arrangement fly in the face of the regulator's inducement rules, it also makes a mockery of t... |
In setting up its framework for dealing with inducements the FSA has been careful not to be overly prescriptive. But it has fired a number of warning shots across the industry's bow in the form of letters to chief executives. What it must do now is crack down on a few examples of poor practice. These can then be seen a... |
But if England repeat their feat of 1966, all reasonable notions of corporate hospitality are likely to go out the window as the country celebrates. |
What the FSA says on inducements |
A firm must take reasonable steps to ensure that it and any person acting on its behalf does not offer, give, solicit or accept an inducement. |
The FSA does not prevent firms from assisting mortgage brokers so that the quality of brokers' service to customers is enhanced. Neither does it prevent firms from giving or receiving indirect benefits such as gifts, hospitality and promotional competition prizes, providing these are not likely to give rise to a confli... |
A firm must not operate a system of giving or offering inducements to a broker or any other party whereby the value of the inducement increases if the mortgage broker or third party such as a packager exceeds a target set for the amount of business referred – for example, volume overrides. |
Mortgage lenders must quantify in cash terms any material inducements they offer to intermediaries or third parties in the mortgage chain. |
In quantifying the value of material inducements companies must include subsequent payments such as trail fees, made when customers continue with regulated mortgage contracts. |
Has the financial services industry brought regulation upon itself? |
Our experts disagree, with one seeing regulation as inevitable and a good thing, and the other believing things were fine the way they were |
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I received an email from Tory leader David Cameron last week. He says I'm right to be anti- Home Information Packs because they're pants. Well, I paraphrase on account of limited space. And it wasn't actually Cameron who wrote, it was his correspondence secretary. |
FTBs get a helping hand from Chelsea |
Chelsea has launched a helping hand mortgage for first-time buyers exclusively through Openwork. First-time buyers can use the income of parents or close family members. Up to three incomes can be used and there can be up to four applicants. The term of the product is based on the child's age rather than the parent's. ... |
Swift joins RAMP lender panel |
Swift, the Brentwood-based sub-prime lender, has joined the panel of the Regulatory Alliance of Mortgage Packagers. Swift was acquired by venture capital group Alchemy Partners in May 2004. The specialist lender operates in the first and second charge markets and recently posted a 70% increase in business in Q1 2006 co... |
The recent rapid expansion of the European green crab's range in the Canadian Maritimes had biologists wondering if global warming or an adaptation to cold was responsible. Using molecular tools, biologist Joe Roman, conducting research at Harvard University's Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, found th... |
Roman's article, "Diluting the founder effect: Cryptic invasions expand a marine invader's range" will be published in the online edition of Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences on June 21, 2006. |
The green crab has long been a resident of North America. A native of Europe, it was probably released among the ballast rocks of ships crossing the Atlantic around the time of the American Revolution. Since the 1950s, its spread has stalled in Nova Scotia; the waters off Cape Breton and the Gulf of Saint Lawrence were... |
In recent years, however, a rapid expansion around Cape Breton and north to Prince Edward Island and the Magdalen Islands of Quebec had fish and wildlife managers concerned about impacts on local fisheries and native crabs. |
The DNA used to track this invasion suggests that these northern crabs constitute a new invasion front, which may have arrived in the waters around the Strait of Canso through shipping from the North Sea. The new invasion has been surprisingly successful in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. |
"These multiple invasions are happening all over the world," Roman says, "and many of them go undetected." |
Using DNA, biologists have uncovered cryptic invasions among such prominent invaders as zebra mussels and the brown algae Undaria. According to Roman, "It's clear that the pressure of these multiple invasions is having a devastating effect on our waterways." Invasive aquatic species can be released through ballast wate... |
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photos by Don Heupel/News The Rev. Matt Richbart, left, and his brother, Michael, stand inside their new iHope Church in North Tonawanda. The former St. Peter's Lutheran Brethren Church will re-open under its new name and ownership on Sunday. |
Don Heupel/News Matt Richbart, left, and his brother, Michael, said in opening iHope Church, they wanted a place they could invite friends and family members, a place that would really impact the community. |
New church to open in 119-year-old building in North Tonawanda |
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Social distancing-friendly summer activities |
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With the warmer weather approaching, many are growing eager to participate in summer socializing. In a COVID-19 world, what activities are safe? |
It's important to remember that there is no such thing as a zero-risk activity. Also know that your individual risk profile could vary based on your age, current health and underlying medical conditions. Always be sure to check your state and local community's official guidelines before venturing out of the house this ... |
More and more, experts agree that the risk of catching COVID-19 lowers in some outdoor spaces. Because of the fresh air and the ability to maintain social distancing better, some outdoor activities may be safer bets this summer. |
The key here is that you must be able to maintain social distancing. Going on a hike, picnicking at a park where you can stay six feet apart or bike riding can all be good options. Avoid crowded outdoor restaurant seating or community pools, and refrain from sharing utensils. |
As we transition into the months of summer vacation, experts still recommend that people limit non-essential travel. Airports and hotel rooms can both be locations where social distancing is a challenge. Instead, consider where your family can go for a day trip. |
Be sure to research your state's current guidelines for national parks, hiking trails and beaches. These outdoor venues may be an option for a family day trip. However, if these locations are crowded, consider instead where you can take a family drive. Find a scenic route and play a game, use conversation starters or l... |
Remember the days of drive-in movies? If your community has a drive-in movie event, this can be a safe way to "go to the movies" while still limiting your contact with others. If you don't have drive-in movie theaters near your home, you could still (safely!) host your own socially-distanced movie night. |
While you may not want to drive your car into your backyard, you can set up blankets or lawn chairs to watch a movie outdoors. Of course, this will depend on the amount of space you have available so that people can maintain a safe distance from each other. |
If you don't have a screen to project your movie, try using your closed garage door—you may even be able to create the drive-in experience by having people stay in their cars in the driveway. You may need to ask everyone to bring their own headphones if you live in a neighborhood where noise is a concern. |
If you live in an area where campgrounds are open, this could be a low-risk option for a family trip. Just be sure that you are able to isolate from others. In this scenario, your risk is lowest if you camp with just your household and not with other friends. |
Risk increases if the campsite is crowded or if you invite friends or family outside of your household. If you do invite others, make sure you have all your own camping equipment and that you continue to maintain social distancing. Camping itself is low risk, but you'll need to evaluate all factors before moving forwar... |
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Don't think that mining is just for physical exercise! Sure, mining is tiring work, but the ores you gather through mining, once smelted, can be used to make all kinds of weapons, armor and other equipment. This is a very useful skill. |
Mining is very simple: just click on any pile of ore you come across! |
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I can certainly teach you some basic techniques, but mining is tough! First you must find a mineral vein suitable for the level of your skills. Then left-click the vein to start mining. |
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