January 2018 Edition
An introduction to FIBA
By Adam Tyler, FIBA Chairman
The Financial Intermediary & Broker Association was incorporated in November 2017 and was formed from the Association of Bridging Professionals Limited (AOBP), a company limited by guarantee and incorporated in September 2010.
The power of evolution
By Richard Deacon, Sales Director, Masthaven
As I write this article, it is the second day back from the Christmas break and already I am knee-deep in research for two exciting potential new (short-term) products for Masthaven Bank set to launch in Q1 of 2018, and another two on the horizon for the second half of the year.
Legal Brief
By Daniel Fireman, FIBA Executive Committee member and Head of Real Estate Finance at Howard Kennedy LLP
Members should take note of proposed changes to tackle unfair practices in the leasehold market, which, when implemented, will need to be taken in account when assessing the suitability of proposed leasehold property as security.
GDPR and the treatment of personal data
By Mark Greenwood SimplyBiz Group Regulatory Policy Manager
Data protection has become more important than ever before with the impending implementation of GDPR in the UK on 25th May 2018. The government has confirmed that the UK’s decision to leave the EU will not affect the implementation of GDPR in this country.
There is a FIRST time for everything
By Jordan McBriar, FIBA Executive Committee member and Director at Adapt Finance
Being asked to write the first newsletter for FIBA is truly a great honour for Adapt Finance and for me personally.
Why FIBA's timing is just right
By Jon Salisbury, Managing Director, Ortus Secured Finance
Ortus Secured Finance enjoyed an excellent 2017, finishing very strongly with December being one of our best-ever months for completions. Our loan book has grown significantly throughout the year and we have continued to improve our team, bringing in some excellent new members of staff.