June 2018 Edition
Chairman's Foreword
By Adam Tyler, executive chairman at FIBA
This is an exciting and busy time for FIBA. Not only are we already taking part in discussions on the future of SME funding at Westminster and running member events across the UK during the year – check the website for the ones nearest you – but we have just rolled out our Member Benefits package, of which I am especially proud.
When size matters
By Stephen Todd, co-founder and managing director at VAS Group
In literally every meeting I attend, I am asked one quite simple question: how do you select the best valuer for every application? And, as with all relatively simple questions, the answer is not that straightforward.
Industry calls for higher standards at second joint FIBA/ASTL roundtable
The second joint roundtable between the Financial Intermediary & Broker Association (FIBA) and the Association of Short Term Lenders (ASTL) took place on 14th June at the offices of Howard Kennedy in London.
In search of specialist solicitors
By Daniel Fireman, head of banking & real estate finance at Howard Kennedy
Due to the repeat nature of instructions to solicitors from specialist short-term bridging and development lenders, most lenders are more than adequately represented by specialist solicitors and have a regular panel to turn to according to the nature of each loan.
Your firm under SM&CR
By Mark Greenwood, group regulatory policy manager at SimplyBiz
Senior managers within a firm have a crucial role in demonstrating that they are accountable and responsible for delivering effective governance. This includes taking personal responsibility and being accountable for their decisions and exercising rigorous oversight of the business areas they lead.