Rachel McEwen's (Scottish and Southern Energy) presentation to STUC's Decent Work, Dignified Lives conference of 15 October 2014 in which she explains SSE's approach to implementing the living wage.
We held a free workshops on preparing for automatic enrolment for National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) members on November 13th, at NCVO headquarters in Central London. Lucas Fettes & Partners is a Trusted Supplier to NCVO.
Here are the slides from the workshop which covered what you need to do and when.
New laws mean every organisation must automatically enrol certain workers* into a suitable workplace pension scheme and contribute towards it. If you already have a workplace pension scheme, you need to ensure it meets the minimum requirements. Employers who don’t comply could face a range of fines, starting from a fixed penalty of £400 and escalating to fines of at least £50 per day for non-compliance.
The Apprenticeship Minimum Wage is increasing from £2.68 per hour to £2.73 per hour effective October 1st, 2014. All apprenticeship providers and employers must ensure wages for current and new apprentices reflect this new legal minimum rate of £2.73 by October 1st. Employers are advised to apply the new higher rate starting in mid-September for any new apprentice job postings.
TUPE stands for the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, which came into force in the UK to fulfill European obligations. TUPE operates to preserve employees' statutory and contractual rights before a transfer to a new employer. When there is a relevant transfer like a transfer of undertaking or service provision change, TUPE applies if the economic identity of the undertaking is retained and carried on by the transferee. TUPE protects employees' continuous employment, collective agreements, contractual rights, and minimal occupational pensions. The new employer assumes the old employer's rights, powers, duties and liabilities.
The document is a design studio proposal submitted to the Department of Urban Design and Conservation at Khwopa Engineering College in Bhaktapur by M.Sc. Urban Design and Conservation student Amit Pokhrel. The proposal studies the urban redevelopment pattern at the Jadibuti node in Bhaktapur.
This document discusses business models for sustainability. It defines a business model and reviews literature on the topic. It then discusses how sustainable business models focus on adding value to stakeholders rather than extracting value. The rest of the document provides examples of business models that can enable sustainability, such as product life cycle management, product-service systems that replace ownership, and open innovation models. It emphasizes that appropriate business models are needed to drive diffusion of sustainable technologies.
Employers need to prepare for IR35 reforms which are being introduced in the private sector this April. Like the public sector, clients will have to determine whether the contractor falls inside or outside IR35. There is a right way and a wrong way to comply with IR35 rules. Just putting all contractors ‘inside IR35’ and hoping for the best isn’t good enough.
During this webinar, Jas Jhooty, Director at emTax, will explore the steps that need to be taken to obtain ‘outside IR35’ SDS rulings for as many contractors as possible. By making simple changes to contracts and working conditions, businesses can keep 'inside IR35’ contractors to a minimum and reduce costs from April 2021.
Plus, see how BrightPay caters for IR35, including automatic disabling of employee benefits that off-payroll workers are not entitled to.
Successor Liability Issues – Unemployment and COBRASmithhaughey
Attorney Jonathan J. Siebers tackles the subject of Unemployment Tax clearances and issues surrounding business transactions in the latest Dual Business Meeting hosted by the Michigan Business Brokers Association.
Takeaways:
The basics of unemployment successor liability
The UIA Forms
COBRA
111CORPORATE AWARD PROGRAMMEASSIGNMENT FRONT S.docxRAJU852744
The document is a student assignment submission for a procurement module. It includes a front cover sheet with submission details and instructions. The main body of the document answers three questions about SABIC's standard terms and conditions. It explains how the terms manage risks, the concept of "battle of forms", and how performance is monitored under the terms. Key points covered include quality control, liability, pricing changes, ethics, and supplier performance reviews.
We held a free workshops on preparing for automatic enrolment for National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) members on November 13th, at NCVO headquarters in Central London. Lucas Fettes & Partners is a Trusted Supplier to NCVO.
Here are the slides from the workshop which covered what you need to do and when.
New laws mean every organisation must automatically enrol certain workers* into a suitable workplace pension scheme and contribute towards it. If you already have a workplace pension scheme, you need to ensure it meets the minimum requirements. Employers who don’t comply could face a range of fines, starting from a fixed penalty of £400 and escalating to fines of at least £50 per day for non-compliance.
The Apprenticeship Minimum Wage is increasing from £2.68 per hour to £2.73 per hour effective October 1st, 2014. All apprenticeship providers and employers must ensure wages for current and new apprentices reflect this new legal minimum rate of £2.73 by October 1st. Employers are advised to apply the new higher rate starting in mid-September for any new apprentice job postings.
TUPE stands for the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, which came into force in the UK to fulfill European obligations. TUPE operates to preserve employees' statutory and contractual rights before a transfer to a new employer. When there is a relevant transfer like a transfer of undertaking or service provision change, TUPE applies if the economic identity of the undertaking is retained and carried on by the transferee. TUPE protects employees' continuous employment, collective agreements, contractual rights, and minimal occupational pensions. The new employer assumes the old employer's rights, powers, duties and liabilities.
The document is a design studio proposal submitted to the Department of Urban Design and Conservation at Khwopa Engineering College in Bhaktapur by M.Sc. Urban Design and Conservation student Amit Pokhrel. The proposal studies the urban redevelopment pattern at the Jadibuti node in Bhaktapur.
This document discusses business models for sustainability. It defines a business model and reviews literature on the topic. It then discusses how sustainable business models focus on adding value to stakeholders rather than extracting value. The rest of the document provides examples of business models that can enable sustainability, such as product life cycle management, product-service systems that replace ownership, and open innovation models. It emphasizes that appropriate business models are needed to drive diffusion of sustainable technologies.
Employers need to prepare for IR35 reforms which are being introduced in the private sector this April. Like the public sector, clients will have to determine whether the contractor falls inside or outside IR35. There is a right way and a wrong way to comply with IR35 rules. Just putting all contractors ‘inside IR35’ and hoping for the best isn’t good enough.
During this webinar, Jas Jhooty, Director at emTax, will explore the steps that need to be taken to obtain ‘outside IR35’ SDS rulings for as many contractors as possible. By making simple changes to contracts and working conditions, businesses can keep 'inside IR35’ contractors to a minimum and reduce costs from April 2021.
Plus, see how BrightPay caters for IR35, including automatic disabling of employee benefits that off-payroll workers are not entitled to.
Successor Liability Issues – Unemployment and COBRASmithhaughey
Attorney Jonathan J. Siebers tackles the subject of Unemployment Tax clearances and issues surrounding business transactions in the latest Dual Business Meeting hosted by the Michigan Business Brokers Association.
Takeaways:
The basics of unemployment successor liability
The UIA Forms
COBRA
111CORPORATE AWARD PROGRAMMEASSIGNMENT FRONT S.docxRAJU852744
The document is a student assignment submission for a procurement module. It includes a front cover sheet with submission details and instructions. The main body of the document answers three questions about SABIC's standard terms and conditions. It explains how the terms manage risks, the concept of "battle of forms", and how performance is monitored under the terms. Key points covered include quality control, liability, pricing changes, ethics, and supplier performance reviews.
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CORPORATE AWARD PROGRAMME
ASSIGNMENT FRONT SHEET
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP NUMBER
COHORT NAME and NUMBER
Cohort 6
ASSESSMENT Code / Number
AS2
MODULE TITLE
Developing Contracts in Procurement and Supply
SUBMISSION DEADLINE DATE
Second Submission
WORD COUNT
3184
Please do not change or remove the wording in this front sheet as this is required for all submissions under the Corporate Award Programme. Any submissions received without the correct front sheet will be returned to the candidate for amendment and re-submission and may delay marking.
1. Please ensure that you complete and attach this form to the front of your submission. It will not be accepted if it as sent as a separate file to the submission itself.
2. Before submission, please ensure that your name does not appear anywhere on your work.
3. By submitting your work, you are confirming that your work is your own and that you have read and understand CIPS rules regarding plagiarism and the consequences that will arise should you submit plagiarised work.
Table of Content
1. Executive summary
2. Question one……………………………………………………………………….
3. Question two ………………………………………………………………………
4. Question three ……………………………………………………………………
5. Conclusion
Introduction:
Terms and conditions is a set of regulations, which supplier and customer must agree to follow in order to create a contract. They will have to agree on terms and conditions of the contract as well as any possible liabilities in case of a breach of the contract. As one of the major companies in the world, SABIC has a set of detailed terms and conditions referred to as Standard Terms and Conditions in which supplier accepts and aware of before registering in SABIC as an approved supplier. Certainly, it is open for negotiation before the creation of the contract. The standard terms and conditions is very comprehensive to accommodate all type of contracts and types of suppliers. For instance, there is a special terms and contract for internal and external of KSA.
Executive summary
Subject matter
This report evaluates and provides an analysis of the opportunities for the supply and procurement function, explains how the terms and conditions can be improved and how collaboration can be created with stakeholders to increase early engagement. The report also gives a general overview of the need for organizational policies and procurement in order to implement effective procurement supply.
Key findings
· After doing an extensive research, I drew attention to the fact that the company should identify and allocate purchasing activities to achieve the best value for money. I found out that it can be done by applying the five rights of acquisition and value for money criteria to any purchase of good and services similarly assessing the acquisition of possessions and amenities based on total cost of ownership is an important step. Furthermore, creating savings and improve efficiency requires the company to negotiate with the supplier ...
This webinar will provide a summary of key points of the new revenue standard, including updates from the AICPA’s revenue recognition task force. This presentation will include a discussion of the five steps of the new revenue model and application to various industries including construction, manufacturing, nonprofits and healthcare.
This document discusses the importance of after-sales service for companies. It notes that 77% of Indian consumers will not make a repeat purchase or continue with a company's services after a bad customer experience. Additionally, 76% of Indian consumers are willing to pay 11% more for excellent customer service. The document also outlines some key principles for after-sales service processes, including problem resolution timelines, supplier management, reporting techniques, and escalation processes. Overall, it emphasizes that quality after-sales service leads to customer satisfaction, repeat purchases, and positive word-of-mouth advertising.
This document discusses revenue recognition under IFRS 15. It outlines the key concepts including identifying performance obligations in a contract, determining transaction price, allocating price to obligations, and recognizing revenue when obligations are satisfied. Revenue is recognized over time if control transfers continuously as goods/services are provided, which can be measured using output or input methods. The document also covers various types of contracts and scenarios that require special consideration, such as principal vs agent relationships, repurchase agreements, consignments, and bill-and-hold arrangements. It concludes with the presentation and disclosure requirements related to contracts with performance obligations satisfied over time.
The Presentation explores practical solutions to the problems under Indian Companies Act, 2013 being faced by corporates. The focus is on micro level solutions on the basis of proviso, rules and notifications. Ease of doing business and compliance of the law is main spirit whole suggesting solutions.
1. The dealership's average gross profit on parts sales is lower than the industry average.
2. Expenses as a percentage of gross profit are higher for the dealership than average.
3. Return on inventory and months supply of inventory are lower for the dealership.
This suggests opportunities exist to improve profitability through increasing gross profit margins, reducing expenses, and better managing inventory levels and turnover.
This document provides information about automatic enrollment duties for employers in the UK. It discusses:
- The different categories of workers (eligible jobholders, non-eligible jobholders, entitled workers) based on age and earnings.
- The employer duties for each category of worker, which include providing information, enrolling or allowing opt-in to a pension scheme, deducting contributions, and processing opt-outs.
- Requirements for automatic enrollment schemes including qualifying criteria and quality requirements.
- The administrative burden of complying with automatic enrollment including preparation, assessment of workers, processing payroll, and providing e-payslips.
This document provides information about automatic enrollment duties for employers in the UK. It discusses:
- The different categories of workers (eligible jobholders, non-eligible jobholders, entitled workers) and the duties regarding each.
- The requirements for automatic enrollment schemes including qualifying criteria and quality requirements.
- How to be compliant through options like NEST, employer-sponsored schemes, or using payroll software.
- The administrative burden of ongoing assessment, processing payroll contributions, and providing e-payslips.
It aims to help employers understand and prepare for their automatic enrollment responsibilities.
FASB Proposals Affecting Government ContractorsDecosimoCPAs
Robert Belcher and Ken Conner co-presented this PowerPoint at the 2012 RocketCity GovCon Conference hosted by Solvability in Huntsville, Ala. on Sept. 20, 2012.
The Auto Enrolment Advisor: Auto EnrolmentJamie Ogilvie
Automatic Enrolment is a change in law that all employers have to enrol their employees into a workplace pension scheme. This presentation gives a brief introduction into: The reasons behind the law change, Who it applies to and finally how The Auto Enrolment Advisor can help you comply.
The Auto Enrolment Advisor: Overview of your Auto EnrolementGraham Robinson
We will map out a six step solution to help employers comply with auto-enrollment requirements: 1) Conduct an initial assessment of staging date, employee statuses, and pensionable pay definitions. 2) Design a qualifying auto-enrollment scheme and select a provider. 3) Consult payroll on administration processes. 4) Develop a member communications strategy. 5) Implement the scheme, including software testing and certification. 6) Conduct annual compliance audits. The goal is to provide employers with guidance to enroll eligible employees, communicate effectively, and avoid penalties from the Pensions Regulator.
Tila respa, one of the most expensive changes in decadesKaufman & Canoles
This document summarizes new integrated mortgage disclosure requirements under TILA and RESPA that take effect on August 1, 2015. It discusses the new Loan Estimate form that must be provided within 3 business days of application and the Closing Disclosure that must be provided 3 days before closing. It also covers timing requirements, tolerance limits for cost variations, and best practices for implementation. Creditors must make significant changes to comply with the new rules for providing standardized, consumer-friendly disclosures.
Capital Allowances - Warning for property advisors - January 2014Robert Maas
If you advise on property you must now deal with Capital Allowances prior to transaction completion or deal with clients facing potential losses.
If there is any chance that the building will be sold after April 2014 and you have not claimed (or 'pooled') the allowances prior to sale you will have destroyed investment
value for each and every future purchaser. The result might be a significant loss for clients.
Robert Maas, Tax Consultant and author of the Bloomsbury Professional Property Taxes book, and Saira Puffett, Surveyor and Tax Specialist recently spoke about what specific action is needed under the new rules to 'protect' capital allowances entitlement for your clients.
Created back in November 2017 This presentation outlines the major changes to the Apprenticeship Market and our expectations at the time. There are some projections in relation to expected Apprenticeship starts with insight might be a little optimistic. Forthcoming flexibilities this August 2018 are arguably in response to this optimism and actual performance to date.
Created back in November 2017 This presentation outlines the major changes to the Apprenticeship Market and our expectations at the time. There are some projections in relation to expected Apprenticeship starts with insight might be a little optimistic. Forthcoming flexibilities this August 2018 are arguably in response to this optimism and actual performance to date.
Dodd Frank Act 2015 Rule Implementation: Will The World End?Jillayne Schlicke
The Dodd Frank Act Rule Implementation of 2015 will bring another set of changes to the lending and escrow industries. Spoiler alert: The world will not end.
The document provides an overview of the new integrated mortgage disclosure rules issued by the CFPB that combine early TILA disclosures and the GFE into a Loan Estimate form and combine the HUD-1 and final TILA disclosures into a Closing Disclosure form. Key points include: the Loan Estimate must be provided within 3 business days of application and the Closing Disclosure must be provided 3 business days before closing; tolerances allow for some cost variations between estimates and closing; implementation of the new rules will require significant changes and is effective August 1, 2015.
Managing business transactions during COVID-19Redchip
As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, “business as usual” looks very different than it did just a few weeks or months ago.
Pete and Nick from Redchip's Commercial team will delve into the significant impacts the pandemic has had on transactions and businesses and the practical steps you need to take when talking to your clients about what a sale looks like for them, covering:
Key steps for Sellers to take in preparing for sale;
The role of accounting and financial advisers in the transaction process; and
COVID-19 issues that arise in the context of a transaction.
It’s really important to rally the right team as early as you can and remember, don’t take your eyes off the ball!
This document provides a brief history of ferry services in Scotland and discusses the current tendering process for the 2016-2024 Caledonian MacBrayne ferry services contract. It notes that Calmac was established in 1973 and that the Scottish government has argued since 2000 that ferry services must be tendered to comply with EU regulations, despite opposition from Calmac and politicians. The current tender process began in July 2015 and will award a new contract in May 2016. The document outlines priorities for the STUC in opposing tendering requirements and promoting public ownership of ferry services. It questions whether tendering is actually necessary under EU law and argues the Scottish government's approach lacks understanding of commercial and EU legal issues regarding essential ferry services.
111CORPORATE AWARD PROGRAMMEASSIGNMENT FRONT S.docxaulasnilda
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11
CORPORATE AWARD PROGRAMME
ASSIGNMENT FRONT SHEET
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP NUMBER
COHORT NAME and NUMBER
Cohort 6
ASSESSMENT Code / Number
AS2
MODULE TITLE
Developing Contracts in Procurement and Supply
SUBMISSION DEADLINE DATE
Second Submission
WORD COUNT
3184
Please do not change or remove the wording in this front sheet as this is required for all submissions under the Corporate Award Programme. Any submissions received without the correct front sheet will be returned to the candidate for amendment and re-submission and may delay marking.
1. Please ensure that you complete and attach this form to the front of your submission. It will not be accepted if it as sent as a separate file to the submission itself.
2. Before submission, please ensure that your name does not appear anywhere on your work.
3. By submitting your work, you are confirming that your work is your own and that you have read and understand CIPS rules regarding plagiarism and the consequences that will arise should you submit plagiarised work.
Table of Content
1. Executive summary
2. Question one……………………………………………………………………….
3. Question two ………………………………………………………………………
4. Question three ……………………………………………………………………
5. Conclusion
Introduction:
Terms and conditions is a set of regulations, which supplier and customer must agree to follow in order to create a contract. They will have to agree on terms and conditions of the contract as well as any possible liabilities in case of a breach of the contract. As one of the major companies in the world, SABIC has a set of detailed terms and conditions referred to as Standard Terms and Conditions in which supplier accepts and aware of before registering in SABIC as an approved supplier. Certainly, it is open for negotiation before the creation of the contract. The standard terms and conditions is very comprehensive to accommodate all type of contracts and types of suppliers. For instance, there is a special terms and contract for internal and external of KSA.
Executive summary
Subject matter
This report evaluates and provides an analysis of the opportunities for the supply and procurement function, explains how the terms and conditions can be improved and how collaboration can be created with stakeholders to increase early engagement. The report also gives a general overview of the need for organizational policies and procurement in order to implement effective procurement supply.
Key findings
· After doing an extensive research, I drew attention to the fact that the company should identify and allocate purchasing activities to achieve the best value for money. I found out that it can be done by applying the five rights of acquisition and value for money criteria to any purchase of good and services similarly assessing the acquisition of possessions and amenities based on total cost of ownership is an important step. Furthermore, creating savings and improve efficiency requires the company to negotiate with the supplier ...
This webinar will provide a summary of key points of the new revenue standard, including updates from the AICPA’s revenue recognition task force. This presentation will include a discussion of the five steps of the new revenue model and application to various industries including construction, manufacturing, nonprofits and healthcare.
This document discusses the importance of after-sales service for companies. It notes that 77% of Indian consumers will not make a repeat purchase or continue with a company's services after a bad customer experience. Additionally, 76% of Indian consumers are willing to pay 11% more for excellent customer service. The document also outlines some key principles for after-sales service processes, including problem resolution timelines, supplier management, reporting techniques, and escalation processes. Overall, it emphasizes that quality after-sales service leads to customer satisfaction, repeat purchases, and positive word-of-mouth advertising.
This document discusses revenue recognition under IFRS 15. It outlines the key concepts including identifying performance obligations in a contract, determining transaction price, allocating price to obligations, and recognizing revenue when obligations are satisfied. Revenue is recognized over time if control transfers continuously as goods/services are provided, which can be measured using output or input methods. The document also covers various types of contracts and scenarios that require special consideration, such as principal vs agent relationships, repurchase agreements, consignments, and bill-and-hold arrangements. It concludes with the presentation and disclosure requirements related to contracts with performance obligations satisfied over time.
The Presentation explores practical solutions to the problems under Indian Companies Act, 2013 being faced by corporates. The focus is on micro level solutions on the basis of proviso, rules and notifications. Ease of doing business and compliance of the law is main spirit whole suggesting solutions.
1. The dealership's average gross profit on parts sales is lower than the industry average.
2. Expenses as a percentage of gross profit are higher for the dealership than average.
3. Return on inventory and months supply of inventory are lower for the dealership.
This suggests opportunities exist to improve profitability through increasing gross profit margins, reducing expenses, and better managing inventory levels and turnover.
This document provides information about automatic enrollment duties for employers in the UK. It discusses:
- The different categories of workers (eligible jobholders, non-eligible jobholders, entitled workers) based on age and earnings.
- The employer duties for each category of worker, which include providing information, enrolling or allowing opt-in to a pension scheme, deducting contributions, and processing opt-outs.
- Requirements for automatic enrollment schemes including qualifying criteria and quality requirements.
- The administrative burden of complying with automatic enrollment including preparation, assessment of workers, processing payroll, and providing e-payslips.
This document provides information about automatic enrollment duties for employers in the UK. It discusses:
- The different categories of workers (eligible jobholders, non-eligible jobholders, entitled workers) and the duties regarding each.
- The requirements for automatic enrollment schemes including qualifying criteria and quality requirements.
- How to be compliant through options like NEST, employer-sponsored schemes, or using payroll software.
- The administrative burden of ongoing assessment, processing payroll contributions, and providing e-payslips.
It aims to help employers understand and prepare for their automatic enrollment responsibilities.
FASB Proposals Affecting Government ContractorsDecosimoCPAs
Robert Belcher and Ken Conner co-presented this PowerPoint at the 2012 RocketCity GovCon Conference hosted by Solvability in Huntsville, Ala. on Sept. 20, 2012.
The Auto Enrolment Advisor: Auto EnrolmentJamie Ogilvie
Automatic Enrolment is a change in law that all employers have to enrol their employees into a workplace pension scheme. This presentation gives a brief introduction into: The reasons behind the law change, Who it applies to and finally how The Auto Enrolment Advisor can help you comply.
The Auto Enrolment Advisor: Overview of your Auto EnrolementGraham Robinson
We will map out a six step solution to help employers comply with auto-enrollment requirements: 1) Conduct an initial assessment of staging date, employee statuses, and pensionable pay definitions. 2) Design a qualifying auto-enrollment scheme and select a provider. 3) Consult payroll on administration processes. 4) Develop a member communications strategy. 5) Implement the scheme, including software testing and certification. 6) Conduct annual compliance audits. The goal is to provide employers with guidance to enroll eligible employees, communicate effectively, and avoid penalties from the Pensions Regulator.
Tila respa, one of the most expensive changes in decadesKaufman & Canoles
This document summarizes new integrated mortgage disclosure requirements under TILA and RESPA that take effect on August 1, 2015. It discusses the new Loan Estimate form that must be provided within 3 business days of application and the Closing Disclosure that must be provided 3 days before closing. It also covers timing requirements, tolerance limits for cost variations, and best practices for implementation. Creditors must make significant changes to comply with the new rules for providing standardized, consumer-friendly disclosures.
Capital Allowances - Warning for property advisors - January 2014Robert Maas
If you advise on property you must now deal with Capital Allowances prior to transaction completion or deal with clients facing potential losses.
If there is any chance that the building will be sold after April 2014 and you have not claimed (or 'pooled') the allowances prior to sale you will have destroyed investment
value for each and every future purchaser. The result might be a significant loss for clients.
Robert Maas, Tax Consultant and author of the Bloomsbury Professional Property Taxes book, and Saira Puffett, Surveyor and Tax Specialist recently spoke about what specific action is needed under the new rules to 'protect' capital allowances entitlement for your clients.
Created back in November 2017 This presentation outlines the major changes to the Apprenticeship Market and our expectations at the time. There are some projections in relation to expected Apprenticeship starts with insight might be a little optimistic. Forthcoming flexibilities this August 2018 are arguably in response to this optimism and actual performance to date.
Created back in November 2017 This presentation outlines the major changes to the Apprenticeship Market and our expectations at the time. There are some projections in relation to expected Apprenticeship starts with insight might be a little optimistic. Forthcoming flexibilities this August 2018 are arguably in response to this optimism and actual performance to date.
Dodd Frank Act 2015 Rule Implementation: Will The World End?Jillayne Schlicke
The Dodd Frank Act Rule Implementation of 2015 will bring another set of changes to the lending and escrow industries. Spoiler alert: The world will not end.
The document provides an overview of the new integrated mortgage disclosure rules issued by the CFPB that combine early TILA disclosures and the GFE into a Loan Estimate form and combine the HUD-1 and final TILA disclosures into a Closing Disclosure form. Key points include: the Loan Estimate must be provided within 3 business days of application and the Closing Disclosure must be provided 3 business days before closing; tolerances allow for some cost variations between estimates and closing; implementation of the new rules will require significant changes and is effective August 1, 2015.
Managing business transactions during COVID-19Redchip
As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, “business as usual” looks very different than it did just a few weeks or months ago.
Pete and Nick from Redchip's Commercial team will delve into the significant impacts the pandemic has had on transactions and businesses and the practical steps you need to take when talking to your clients about what a sale looks like for them, covering:
Key steps for Sellers to take in preparing for sale;
The role of accounting and financial advisers in the transaction process; and
COVID-19 issues that arise in the context of a transaction.
It’s really important to rally the right team as early as you can and remember, don’t take your eyes off the ball!
Similar to SSE - Implementing the Living Wage (20)
This document provides a brief history of ferry services in Scotland and discusses the current tendering process for the 2016-2024 Caledonian MacBrayne ferry services contract. It notes that Calmac was established in 1973 and that the Scottish government has argued since 2000 that ferry services must be tendered to comply with EU regulations, despite opposition from Calmac and politicians. The current tender process began in July 2015 and will award a new contract in May 2016. The document outlines priorities for the STUC in opposing tendering requirements and promoting public ownership of ferry services. It questions whether tendering is actually necessary under EU law and argues the Scottish government's approach lacks understanding of commercial and EU legal issues regarding essential ferry services.
This document summarizes trends in the Scottish labor market from 2007-2015. It finds that while employment has increased, workers are more likely to be in insecure forms of work like part-time, temporary, or self-employed positions. Median wages have also collapsed over this period. The document outlines diverging approaches between the UK coalition government, which promotes labor market flexibility, and the Scottish government, which advocates for social partnership, fair work policies like living wages, and empowering workers. It acknowledges barriers to reforming Scotland's labor market due to entrenched asymmetries of power and a lack of social partnership traditions.
The document summarizes criticisms of the economic arguments in favor of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) agreement between the EU and US. It argues that the projected economic gains from TTIP are very small, potential distributional impacts and costs to disadvantaged groups are being ignored, and the agreement would further concentrate economic power and extend monopolies for certain industries like big pharmaceutical companies. The document concludes that the case for TTIP is not clear cut and more analysis is needed of its potential impacts, especially at the Scottish level.
Short presentation by Stephen Boyd, STUC to Decent Work, Dignified Lives conference 15 October 2014: tries to get underneath headline labour market statistics to consider emerging trends.
This document discusses inequality in Scotland. It begins by outlining changing views of inequality, from the neo-liberal view that inequality naturally occurs and benefits economic growth, to more recent evidence that excessive inequality can stifle growth and mobility. The document then analyzes drivers of inequality like globalization and policy changes. It provides data on rising earnings inequality in Scotland since the 1980s and compares Scotland's levels of inequality internationally. The document concludes that while fiscal policy can help reduce inequality, achieving more equal levels like Nordic countries would require changes to pre-tax market incomes as well.
This document discusses re-industrializing Scotland's manufacturing sector. It provides data showing that while Scotland's manufacturing output as a percentage of GDP was once high, it has declined significantly. It also shows that Scotland's output per capita and overall manufacturing output rank below other major manufacturing nations. The document suggests several factors that have contributed to the UK's relatively poor manufacturing performance, such as a lack of long-term political support and a complacent attitude toward ownership. It argues that high labor costs are not the primary issue, as Scotland's hourly wages are comparable or lower than other EU nations. The document concludes by stating that a vibrant manufacturing base is important for creating a strong middle class and a more equitable society.
Presentation delivered by Prof Mike danson to the STUC's Decent Work, Dignified Lives Conference on 15 October. Presentation considers history of regional development institutions, imperatives for change and distinct nature of Scottish institutions.
Presentation delivered to the STUC's DEcent Work, Dignified Lives conference on 15 Oct 2014 by Karel Williams and Sukhdev Johal of Manchester University's Centre for Research on Socio-Cultural Change (CRESC). Presentation discusses failures of both the current development model and some alternatives debated during the independence referendum and the proposes a new model for Scotland.
This document discusses the drivers of inequality and presents both orthodox and emerging views. The orthodox view is that rising inequality is inevitable due to technological change and globalization, but this view is inadequate. The emerging view is that inequality results from growing economic power asymmetries, weakened labor protections, tax changes benefiting the wealthy, the outsized influence of the financial sector, privatization, and macroeconomic policies favoring stability over full employment. The document argues that policy interventions can help reduce inequality by strengthening collective bargaining, reforming banks, raising taxes on the wealthy, focusing economic development on stable jobs, and adopting macroeconomic policies promoting both stability and full employment.
Turin Startup Ecosystem 2024 - Ricerca sulle Startup e il Sistema dell'Innov...Quotidiano Piemontese
Turin Startup Ecosystem 2024
Una ricerca de il Club degli Investitori, in collaborazione con ToTeM Torino Tech Map e con il supporto della ESCP Business School e di Growth Capital
1. Elemental Economics - Introduction to mining.pdfNeal Brewster
After this first you should: Understand the nature of mining; have an awareness of the industry’s boundaries, corporate structure and size; appreciation the complex motivations and objectives of the industries’ various participants; know how mineral reserves are defined and estimated, and how they evolve over time.
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Lecture slide titled Fraud Risk Mitigation, Webinar Lecture Delivered at the Society for West African Internal Audit Practitioners (SWAIAP) on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.
The Rise of Generative AI in Finance: Reshaping the Industry with Synthetic DataChampak Jhagmag
In this presentation, we will explore the rise of generative AI in finance and its potential to reshape the industry. We will discuss how generative AI can be used to develop new products, combat fraud, and revolutionize risk management. Finally, we will address some of the ethical considerations and challenges associated with this powerful technology.
Abhay Bhutada, the Managing Director of Poonawalla Fincorp Limited, is an accomplished leader with over 15 years of experience in commercial and retail lending. A Qualified Chartered Accountant, he has been pivotal in leveraging technology to enhance financial services. Starting his career at Bank of India, he later founded TAB Capital Limited and co-founded Poonawalla Finance Private Limited, emphasizing digital lending. Under his leadership, Poonawalla Fincorp achieved a 'AAA' credit rating, integrating acquisitions and emphasizing corporate governance. Actively involved in industry forums and CSR initiatives, Abhay has been recognized with awards like "Young Entrepreneur of India 2017" and "40 under 40 Most Influential Leader for 2020-21." Personally, he values mindfulness, enjoys gardening, yoga, and sees every day as an opportunity for growth and improvement.
2. Living Wage: a practical application
• SSE Plc accredited in September 2013
• 322nd organisation to be accredited
• At the time, the biggest in the FTSE 100
• Still the only energy company
This is our story…
3. Why become a Living Wage employer?
• The business case
• The moral case
• The leadership case
4. How the decision was taken
• Working group: HR, Procurement – and the corporate centre
• Work through the detail with Living Wage Foundation
• Management Board decision: CEO and FD
• Board endorsement
• Shareholders and shareholder activism
5. Directly employed staff
•148 individuals
•Cleaners, shop assistances, tour guides and meter readers
•67:33 female:male split
•Wick to Belfast to Slough
•Pay rise backdated to 1st April 2013; implemented in Sept Payroll
•Average payrise = £1,100 a year
6. LW in procurement: the deal breaker?
• Without doubt this was the tricky bit
• ‘Utilities Regulations Code’
• Came up with a process to ensure a level playing field for all
potential contractors
• LW clause is included at every stage of the procurement process
Bottom line: It’s not OK to promise to pay
a Living Wage and simply outsource
lower value work.
7. 7
High Level Procurement approach
CPSF UVDB Stage 4
Stage 1
(optional)
Stage 2 Stage 3
Stage Description Action
1 PQQ Pass/Fail & Deselect (if appropriate)
2 ITT Part 1 – Introduce LW
Part 2 – Include Clause in form of agreement
Part 3 – Obtain sign off
3 Evaluation Pass/Fail
4 Award Part 2 – Non-negotiable Clause
8. 8
What the supplier MUST do:
The Supplier agrees to pay all of its employees, contractors and sub-contractors not
less than the Living Wage for the term of the contract provided the following conditions are met:
The employee, contractor or sub-contractor (as applicable) engaged in the provision of the Services:
•is aged 18 or over;
•works on the Purchaser’s premises (and such premises are based in the United Kingdom);
•works for at least 2 hours in any working day; and
•works for at least 8 consecutive weeks in any calendar year.
The Supplier agrees to implement any change to the Living Wage as soon as possible and in any event within
6 months of the respective annual announcement date. In the event such change is not implemented
immediately, the Supplier shall backdate any applicable payments to the relevant annual
announcement date.
9. What happens if they don’t
• The Purchaser may request, and the Supplier shall provide to the Purchaser all of the information the
Purchaser requires (acting reasonably) to confirm the Supplier’s compliance of its obligations pursuant
to this clause [Living Wage].
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• In the event of non-compliance of this clause [Living Wage] by the Supplier, the
Purchaser shall notify the Supplier of such non-compliance and the Supplier
shall act in accordance with the Purchaser’s instructions to resolve any non-compliance,
which shall include backdating any applicable payments to the relevant annual
announcement date.
• In the event the Supplier has not resolved the non-compliance within a reasonable time (as
determined by the Purchaser in its sole discretion) the Purchaser shall be entitled to
terminate this Agreement with immediate effect by giving written notice to the Supplier.
• Any termination of this Agreement pursuant to clause 4 shall be without prejudice to any right or
remedy which has already accrued to the Purchaser.
• If the Purchaser terminates this Agreement for breach of this clause [Living Wage], the Supplier shall
not be entitled to claim compensation or any further remuneration, regardless of any activities or
agreements with additional third parties entered into before termination.
10. Why accreditation matters
• This is not a PR stunt: a serious attempt to make a difference
• The strength and credibility of the mark is key
• Standards and criteria provide authenticity
• Living Wage Foundation have got the balance right – celebration
versus ‘naming and shaming’
• Scotland has it’s own project: the Scottish Living Wage
Accreditation Initiative
11. Want to know more?
scottishlivingwage.org
www.sse.com/beingresponsbile
rachel.mcewen@sse.com
@rachelmcewen