Ethics Flashcards

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How many rules of conduct are there?

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5

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What is rule 1?

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Act with honesty, integrity and comply with professional obligations

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What is rule 2?

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To maintain professional competence

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What is rule 3?

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To provide good quality and diligent service

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What is rule 4?

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To treat others with respect and encourage diversity and inclusion

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What is rule 5?

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To act in the public interest, take responsibility, prevent ham and maintain public confidence

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Where are the rules of conduct found?

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RICS Rules of Conduct effective 2 Feb 2022

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What are the example behaviours of rule 1?

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Members:
Not mislead
Not to be influenced
Identify areas of conflict of interest,

Firms:
Identify conflict of interests
Provide honest advice
Be open and transparent with clients about fees and services
Prevent others being misled
Do not take unfair advantage
Keep information confidential
Keep client money safe
No to facilitate financial crime

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What are the example behaviours of rule 2?

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Members & Firms:
Only undertake work within knowledge and skill set
Supervise employees undertaking work and ensuring training
Check subcontractors have knowledge and skills
Reflect on work undertaken
Maintain CPD
Keep up to date with legislation

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What are the example behaviours of rule 3?

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Members & firms:
Understand client needs and objectives Understand client services and timescales Inform client of RICS regulated and need to disclose records where requested
Seek client agreement for proposal change
Work in timely manner
Communicate material information
Communicate so clients understand
Referrals in clients best interest
Keep records
Encourage sustainable solutions
Understand risk and benefits of tech
Check accurate data and keep secure
Have effective quality assurance process

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What are the example behaviours of rule 4?

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Members & firms:
Treat others with respect
Treat everyone fairly and do not discriminate
Do not bully
Check supply chain for modern slavery Report abuse
Cooperate with others
Develop inclusive culture

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What are the example behaviours of rule 5?

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Members & Firms:
Question things not right and raise concerns
Support those acting in good faith
Do not undermine public confidence
Respond to complaint promptly
Do not dissuade complaints from ADR
Cooperate over complaints
Consider effects of health conditions
Manage professional finances responsibly
Take appropriate action when rules breached

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What is the guidance on conflict of interest called?

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Conflicts of interest, eff 11 Jan 2018, professional standard

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What are professional standards?

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Requirements or expectations for members and regulated firms about how they provide services and outcomes of their actions

Where a professional standard applies to an area of practice they set:
-mandatory requirement use ‘must’
-best practice use ‘should’

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What do professional standards include?

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Mandatory requirements using the word must
And / or
Recommended best practice using the word shoud

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What is the Royal charter?

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Requires the RICS to act in public interest

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Royal charter dates

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Founded June 1868
Incorporated by Royal Charter August 1881

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What is the RICS motto?

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Est modus is rebus

There is measure in all things

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What is the RICS mission statement?

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To qualify and equip members to offer the highest standards
Promote and enforce standards
Lead solutions facing the built environment through professional expertise

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What is the RICS structure?

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Self regulated
Bye-laws determine how the RICS is regulated
Governing council manage and agree the strategy

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Who is the president and vice president?

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President is Tina Paillet
Vice president is Justin Sullivan

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What does RICS standard for?

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Royal institution of chartered surveyors

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What is the structure of the RICS?

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Governing Council

Standards and Regulation Board & RICS Board

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What is the RICS Strategy?

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Five future foundations:
Vision, mission, strategic goals, values and World class organisation

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Break down the five sections of the RICS strategy?
Vision - sustainable natural and built environment for all Mission - inspire, advance and uphold standards Strategic goals - lead on sustainability, diversify, strengthen trust, enhance value Values - professional, collaborative, inclusive World call - efficient, effective and inspiring
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What are the five principles for better regulation?
P roportionality A ccountability C onsistency T argeting T ransparent
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What are ethics?
Moral values
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Why did the Rules of Conduct change?
Been in place since 2007, consultation with members, vote, single document and focus on behaviours
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What were the changes to Rules of Conduct?
Three documents into one - Rules of conduct for Firms, RoC for Members and Global Professional Ethics Obligations in appendix A
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What are the obligations for members
Three - CPD, cooperate with RICS, provide information RICS require
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What are the obligations on firms?
7= Complaints handling Locum PII RICS designation RICS information requested Cooperate Report matters under Rules for the Registration of Firms
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Why do we need rules of conduct?
Guide for all members and firms Framework for all to work towards and sets the standard of service
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What if a relation who is MRICS is acting outside the Rules of Conduct
Verify the fact and confront Inform RRICS and advise for the corrective action
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What is the procedure for breach of the Rules of Conduct?
Not all breaches bring proceedings Investigation by Head of Regulation, RICS request info and inspect, member must comply with request
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How is a disciplinary triggered?
Complaint Allegation Information received/established by RICS
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What are the actions after investigation?
Penalty fine Consent order - written agreement between RICS and party re the issue - require corrective action, restrain or fine Disciplinary panel - for serious breaches, held in public domain, burden on RICS proving, balance of probabilities
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What are the steps to setting up an RICS regulated firm?
Contact RICS and obtain pack Information RICS and register Appointment of contact officer Complaint handling procedure PII Abide by Rules of Conduct - Firms Use designation
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What are the required insurances?
Professional indemnity insurance Employers liability Public liability Buildings insurance
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What annual information is required by the RICS?
Annual return done online - failure = fine Includes: type of business, nature of clients, training provisions, CHP, PII, if holds clients money
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What is the process for handling clients money?
Segregate employee duties Principle oversee client money Principle not override Have competent staff Secure data files Money kept separately using the term ‘client’ Agree terms and client have bank details Not be overdrawn Maintain ledger and running balance
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What are the types of client money account?
General = money for one or more client Discrete = single named client
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what is negligence?
Failure to provide a duty of care Breach - damages or PII claim Merrit V Babb - surveyor pursued after firm no longer in existence
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What is the limitation period for negligence?
3 years after the date the claimant learned of their entitlement 12 years executed under a deed
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Included within a complaint handling process?
RICS model form include redress mechanism Details included in ToB Clear, quick, transparent and impartial Contact details of investigator 28 days to investigate Record outcome Advise PII
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Complaints handling procedure include?
2 stages 1. Consideration by senior member of firm 2. Unresolved then referred to third party, award redress or complainant concedes
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What is the independent redress scheme?
Handles small issues If in favour of complainant = binding If in favour of firm = complainant my escalate Firms must specify redress scheme Could cost large sums if proceeds to court
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How to deal with a complaint?
Acknowledge - forward to the handler and provide all information Inform PII
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What is the client money protection scheme?
Operated by the RICS Public reimbursed loss of funds Provided through RICS insurance policy
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Detail the CPD requirements?
Undertake and record for lifetime Providence to RICS on request 20hrs = 10hrs formal Ethics every 3 years Record online Need clear objectives
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Difference between formal and informal CPD
Formal - assessment, seminar, research and preparation Informal - private reading, internal CPD Refer to RICS decision tree
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Where to find CPD articles?
RICS website, EG, BCIS, RICS journals, internal comms
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How to keep updated with topical issues?
Mailing lists, employer info, articles, research, RICS
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Detail Professional Indemnity Insurance
Financial cover in the event of financial loss from professional breach Benefits: professional - protected from financial loss, firm not meet costs Benefits: client - recover financial loss Underwritten on a claims basis Policy responsible is that at the time the breach is discovered
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RICS requirements for PII
Cover each and every claim RICS set minimum indemnity RICS set max uninsured excess Cover at least 6 years Cover past & present staff, directors, partners
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Minimum lndemnity Levels
Turnover vs Limit 100k less. 250k 100k-200k. 500k 200k +. 1m
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Max Level of Uninsured Excess - RICS PII Requirements 2022
Turnover. Vs. Excess 10m or less. Greater of 2.5% of sum or £10k 10m+. No limit
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How to avoid PI claims?
Keep records of meetings and conversations Record recommendations and advice Use letter’s of engagement, scope of services and ToE Only advise within expertise Use RICS guidance Avoid poor management
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What actions to take if there is a mistake in a cost plan given to a client?
Notify them immediately Company with any condition and procedures
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What if a Quantity Surveyor’s quote is incorrect?
Not a right of redress in itself Demonstrate warranted accuracy Or Incorrect due to skill and care
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How to limit your liability when agreeing terms of appointment?
Appointment based on care and skill not fitness for purpose Performance based requirements imply fitness for purpose - clause to limit appointment Run off cover in place Execution of appointment under hand mean liability for 12 years
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What to include in a few proposal?
Terms and conditions Scope of service Exclusions Assumptions
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How would you deal with under forecasting your fee?
If services, scope, value increase, request a higher fee Mistake in quoting = carrying on and not affect service
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How to agree a service?
Write to the client include the terms and conditions, fees, scope of services
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What to do if you receive a lump sum fee?
Add to the client account Draw down against services agreed
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What is a conflict of interest?
Person of trust has interest making impartially difficult Eg. Existing relationship
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How to address a conflict of interest?
Make the client aware Consider declining work
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How to handle two departments dealing with one client?
Ensure exclusivity of staff Avoid cross over of info Separate communication with client Separate office location and data storage Staff sign confidentiality Monitor and update client throughout
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What to do it the client is happy despite conflict?
Check their understanding of conflict of interest Make them aware of reduced impartiality Letter of instruction to continue Agree working procedures with client and team
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What constitutes a bribe under Bribery Act 2010?
Four offences Make a bribe Receive a bribe Bribe a foreign official Failure to prevent
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Principle of Bribe prevention
Proportionate procedures Top level commitment Risk assessment Due diligence Communication Monitoring and review
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Bribery Act - when is it ok to facilitate a payment ?
Under redress Risk/damaged to life, liberty Physical threat Safety first, payment, report
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What to do if you win a prize from a contractor?
Advise uncomfortable in accepting due to value and how it’ll be interpreted Advise inappropriate to accept Decline and suggest charity donation Report to line manager
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Due to attend an event with another department but they drop out; do you go?
Declare of gifts and hospitality register If it’s be assumed ok, Decline of team drop out Decline at other departments expense
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Offered an expensive meal during tender process…?
States it’s against company policy and could be an offence under the Bribery Act 2010 Decline first time and explain why inappropriate If persistent, report to line manager
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Implications of money laundering?
Assisting can result in 14yrs prison Or unlimited fine Tipping off = 5yrs prison
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Why register as RICS?
Globally recognised Shows integrity and honesty Shows skills and competence Manage conflict Safeguard client money Manage finances Indemnity Complaints handling procedure
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Roles at RICS
President - Tina Paillet President Elect - John Sullivan Senior Vice President - Nicholas Maclean
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What is money laundering?
Disguising money to appear as from a legitimate source Terrorist financing = soliciting funds to support terrorist acts
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Name the legislation governing money laundering?
Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Regulations (2002)
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What are the main responsibilities under Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Regulations 2022?
Customer due diligence Risk assessment Nominated officer within the business Training staff Policies Record keeping
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What is the RICS bribery document?
Professional statement 1st edition 2019 RICS Countering Bribery and Corruption, Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
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Rules for members under RICS Countering Bribery and Corruption, Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing?
Don’t accept/be complicit in bribery Have knowledge of laws and requirements Report suspicious activity
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Rules for Firms under Bribery and Corruption?
Provide training Have plans and policies to counter Due diligence Record information ID checks on clients
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How should members act under Bribery and Corruption?
Comply with employer policy Attend training Declare gifts/hospitality Keep records
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Firms policies for Bribery and corruption
Proportionate controls - whistleblowing Compliance control - officer Qualified professional undertaking checks
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What is contained in the appendices for RICS Bribery, Corruption, Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing?
Appendices A -template for due diligence form B - compliance checks, beneficial owner enquiry and anti money laundering checklist C- template of reliance letter
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What to consider regarding gifts and hospitality?
Bribery Act, Rules of Conduct and RICs ethics decision tree
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Gifts and hospitality recommendations
Proportionality - reasonable and relating to activity Value - worth of gift Impartiality - perceived influence Time - when offered? Near job
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What is a bribe?
Offer, promise, giving demanding or acceptance of an advantage as an inducement for an action that is illegal, unethical or a breach of trust
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What is corruption?
Misuse of public office or power for private gain or misuse of private power in relation to business practice and performance
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What is money laundering?
Concealing the source of proceeds of criminal activity to disguise their legal origin. Hiding, transferring and/or recycling I’ll it money or other currency
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What is a beneficial owner?
Anyone who benefits from ownership of a security or property who may or may not be on record as the owner. Individual who owns or controls 25% + of the shares or profits
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What is terrorist financing?
Solicitation, collection or provision of funds with the intention that they may be used for terrorist acts
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How to firms apply the Bribery, Corruption, Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing standards?
Bribery & Corruption - not offer or accept, directly or indirectly anything that constitutes a bribe. Have plans to comply. Report activity. Act with due diligence. Retain information. Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing - not facilitate or be complicit in either. Have training in place to comply. Report suspicious activity. Review the risks. Conduct checks on clients. Use reliance with appropriate confidence. Understand client and purpose of transaction. Retain information
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How should members act in relation to bribery and corruption?
Not offer or accept, directly or indirectly, anything constituting a bribe. Have knowledge to comply with professional standards Report activity
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How should members act with money laundering and terrorist financing?
Not facilitate or complicit with activity Report suspicious activities
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What is the guidance to firms under bribery and corruption?
Have a written policy Appropriate governance proportionate to work Encourage transparency with register: gifts, hospitality, donations Train staff to understand their role Appoint contactable person Publish code of behaviour Due diligence on suppliers
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What is the guidance to firms under money laundering and terrorist financing?
Have a written policy Have appropriate governance Provide training so staff are aware of risks Keep reports of suspicion Identify beneficial owner Appoint senior who is responsible to oversee
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What is the guidance to members under bribery and corruption?
Declare items: gifts, hospitality Attend training Familiarise with company policy Ensure employer has suitable regime
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What is the guidance to members under money laundering and terrorist financing?
Keep up to date with training Comply with company policy Keep reports of suspicions Ensure employer has appropriate regime
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What forms supplementary guidance under Bribery, Corruption, Money Laundering and Terrorist Finance?
1. Bribery & Corruption risks - types of risk and level of risk 2. Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing risks - know your client/customer due diligence 3. Reliance - rely on checks of regulated entity 4. Departures - specific legislative, regulatory or court order to be followed. Differs to professional standards 5. Risk Based Approach - 3 W’s, who you act for, what you are doing, why you are being asked 6. Enhanced & simplified due diligence - level of risk to money laundering 7. Compliance and ethics champion - senior manager role 8. Code of behaviour- company policy 9. Politically exposed person - high risk 10. Beneficial Ownership - certificate of incorporation or annual return 11. Whistleblowing - reporting concerns
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What are the professional obligations?
Appendix A of the Rules of Conduct set out: Mandatory obligations for members (3): Must comply with CPD Must cooperate with RICS Must provide all information requested by Standards and Regulation Board Mandatory obligations for Firms (7): Must publish complaints handling procedure Must ensure previous and current work is covered by appropriate PII Set up loccum Must cooperate with RICS Must provide all information requested by Standards and Regulatory Board Must display designation to denote RICS regulated Must report matters required under Rules for the Registration of Firms
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What does the term ‘Principal’ mean?
Sole practitioner Director of a company Member of a limited liability partnership Member of management, supervisory or administrative board Person holding any position that is equivalent to any of the above positions Person performing the functions of any of the above roles An officer or employees of the Firm who provides surveying services to the public through and in the name of the Firm
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When is a firm required to register for regulation by RICS?
Firm provides surveying services to the public Firm is operating in regulated area A At least 50% of the firms principles are RICS members
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When are firms eligible to register?
Firm provides surveying services to the public At least 25% of firms principals are RICS members Or meets: Head of Regulation is satisfied that the firm is implementing an appropriate plan to secure compliance under b Head of Regulations is satisfied that the firm is supported and supervised by another RICS registered firm that fulfils requirement a
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How to register for regulation by RICS?
Application to register must: -Provide information as prescribed by -Standards and Regulation Board -Agree that RICS share information about the firm with government or regulatory bodies Agree RICS declines to register, they may publish decision Upon receipt of application, Head of Regulation may: - register - register subject to conditions - refused
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What is a material change which RICS expect to be informed?
Change of Principals Change of non-principal employees Change to contact details Commences/ceases to hold client money Commences/creases to provide insurance distribution work Breach of firms regulatory and statutory obligations Other change relevant to work
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What is a responsible principal?
Firms registered to RICS must have Responsible Principal Must meet: A - Head of Regulation satisfied appropriate to hold position B - head of Reg satisfied: person able to exercise leadership responsibility and report directly to person with delegated authority C - RICS member - non member but HofR satisfied: impracticable for firm to appoint member and person has sufficient experience Must be reasonable steps to ensure firm complies with regulatory and statutory obligations
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What are the obligations of registration?
Firm shall: Comply with rules of conduct and these rules Act in accordance to bye-laws and royal charter Inform HofR of findings against it Inform HofR of insolvency Notify HofR in 7 days of material change
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What are the powers of the Head of Regulation?
Firm no longer eligible Firm contravened obligation of registration Powers: Take no action Add/vary conditions Deregister Suspend
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What is the role of the Governing Council?
Approve the strategy and overseeing the direction and performance of the RICS Accountable for overall governance framework Ensure RICS remains sustainable
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What is the requirement of the RICS royal charter?
To act in the public interest
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What is the governance structure?
Governing council | | RICS Board——Standard & Regulation Board
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Who holds what roles?
Tina Paillet - President Justin Sullivan - President Elect Nicholas Maclean - Senior Vice President
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What is the role of the Standards and Regulation Board?
Delivers independent professional regulation for RICS, acting in public interest to uphold standards
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What are the duties of the RICS Board?
Approve business plan and meet the strategic objective set by the Governing Council Monitoring strategic risk Monitor performance vs financial strategy Prepare annual reports
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How many Bye-laws exist?
1 Application and definitions 2 Membership and registration 3 Designations 4 Contributions to Funds 5 Conduct 6 Governing Council, Officers and Staff 7 Subordinate Boards, Committees and Groups 8 Procedure for General Meetings 9 Accounts and Audit 10 General
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How many regulations are approved by Governing Council?
Reg 1 Definitions Reg 2 Membership and registration Reg 3 Designations Reg 4 Contribution to funds Reg 5Conduct Reg 6 Governing Council, officers and staff Reg 6a Revoked Reg 6b Transitional Regulation Reg 6c Transitional Regulation (commencement provision) Reg 6d Transitional Regulation Reg 7 Subordinate boards, committees and groups Reg 8 Procedure for General Meetings and voting Reg 9 Accounts and audit Reg 10 General
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What is the Bichard Review?
Independent review of RICS purpose, governance and strategy commissioned by the Governing Council in Dec 21 following Levitt Review.
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What did the Bichard review outline?
36 recommendations
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What is the Levitt Review?
Commissioned by RICS to investigate articles in the press alleging RICS tried to suppress a critical internal report into its finances in 2018/2019 and unfairly dealt with those who sought to explore the issue Conclusion - internal power struggle
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What were the conclusions of the Levitt review?
Governance principles not followed Wrongful dismissal of members following concerns Lack of clarity around roles and responsibilities of Boards, leadership and management 18 recommendations
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What is the RICS Regulatory framework document October 2022?
Agreed by the council, Standards Regulation Board and RICS in Oct 2022. Created following Bichard Review to ensure independence, transparency and autonomy of regulation.
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What is included in the RICS Governance Procedures and Processes June 2024?
SO1 - process for the election, appointment and removal of officers by governing council and for dealing with temporary vacancies SO2 - process for election to governing council under regulation 6.1.1c SO3 - process for emergency decision under bye-law 6.1.3 and 6.1.4d SO4 - process for the conduct of governing council meetings under bye-law 6.1.4d
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Who is the chief executive officer?
Justin Young
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What bye law requires rules of conduct?
Bye law 5 - conduct with 5.1 applying to the application
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Explain the Governing Council roles?
Set our global strategy Ensure RICS fulfils Royal Charter obligations Sets and enforced professional standards 29 seats
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Explain the RICS Board?
Directs affairs under delegated authority from Governing Council Comprises non members, members, and RICS executives Chair = Martin Samworth
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Explain the Standards and Regulatory Board?
Delivers independent professional regulation Acts in public interest to uphold standards Strengthens trust and confidence in profession Sets and upholds entry standards Responsible for professional standards Regulates members and firms Oversee Regulatory tribunal majority of members are non members of RICS 11 members Chair is Nigel Clarke
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Explain the Regulatory Tribunal?
Independent members and RICS members Determine regulatory cases incl disciplinary against members and firms Chair is Alexandra Marks
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How is the Royal Charter received?
Issued by the monarch through the privy council
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What Regulations make up the Regulations approved by Governing Council June 2024?
1 Definitions 2 Membership and registration 3 Designation 4 Contribution to funds 5 Conduct 6 Governing Council, Officers and staff 6a Revoked 6b Transitional Regulation 6c Transitional Regulation 6d Transitional Regulation 7 Subordinate boards, committees and groups 8 Procedure for General Meetings and voting 9 Accounts & Audit 10 General
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What regulations governs use of the RICS logo?
Rules for the use of the RICS logo and designation by firms v 6 effective 2.2.22
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When are firms required to register?
Providing surveying services Operate in regulated area A 50%+ principals are RICS members
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When are firms eligible to register?
Providing surveying surveys to the public 25%+ principals are RICS members
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What is the disciplinary procedure?
Complaint or concern Investigation Less serious - member admits and Head of Regulation imposes Regulatory Compliance Order Not admit - refer to Single member of the Regulatory Tribunal Serious = HofR refer to disciplinary panel for a hearing with sanctions incl fine to expulsion
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Who is the RICS Board chair?
Martin Samworth
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Who is the SRB chair?
Nigel Clarke + 10 other members
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What are the five red flags for money laundering and terrorist financing?
Client Parties Source of funds Instruction Transaction
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What are the three lines of defence from ML?
Front line staff Policies, systems and controls Senior management, internal specialists and audit functions
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When is informed consent not acceptable?
When the appointment could be contentious
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What is the Bribery Act 2010?
UK’s main anti-corruption law Advantage to influence a person in carrying out a function Accepting, requesting, offering, giving, bribing a non-UK official
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What are the 6 principles to preventing Bribery?
1 Proportionate Procedures 2 Top Level Commitment 3 Risk Assessment 4 Due Diligience 5 Communication (Training) 6 Monitoring and Review
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What is RICS guidance on Social media?
Use of social media: guidance for RICS members Version 1, effective 30 June 2021 Guidance note - responsible use - respectful - professional - represent RICS - not dishonest - not undermine profession
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What is the case law outlined in Hart v Large?
Surveyor to report areas not inspected Recommend further investigation Recommend professional consultant certificate for refurbishment
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What is the Bichard Review
Independent review commissioned by RICS to review purpose, governance and strategy Followed the Levitt review recommendation to create purpose and direction 36 recommendations - commercial activity separate - give matrix a stronger voice - diversity and inclusion panel - public interest pane advise Governing Council
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What is the affect of Brexit on UK property and construction?
31 Dec 2020 - end freedom of movement Employer register as sponsor for overseas Labour up as available staff fell Material cost up due to extra admin and checks Construction los 12.6% of workers
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Outline recommendations in the Levitt report
- be open and transparent - develop new whistleblowing structure - commission review in governance (Bichard review) - frequency of management board meetings - exclusion of members of the presidential team form management board - Review of rewards and executive bonus structure
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Outline the corporate and financial objectives?
Corporate: - maintain and increase demand for qualification - member involvement and engagement - sustainability Financial - pay back furlough - reduce external finances - reduce funding deficit
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What is the RICS future report
Updated in 2020 includes: - construction 2nd highest data = 95% wasted - challenges with urbanisation in China from pollution, congestion, expensive - drones - compliance, standards, safeguarding
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What impact has war in Ukraine had?
Highlight dependence on Russian oil and gas Price increase Cost of building products up - plastic - cement - bricks - steel