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This year’s Christmas must be one of the toughest holidays that we will ever face. Since the pandemic, the health protocols to keep social distancing have prevented almost everyone to go and do the preparations and activities that we used to do to celebrate the Holidays. Many of us are restricted to travel and meet our loved ones and may be forced to celebrate the Holidays on our own.

And because of the isolation and the restrictions, while we are in the period of uncertainty and our anxiety levels are very high, we can’t help but be mentally affected by the current situation.

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Here are some tips on how you can have a mentally healthy Christmas celebration during the pandemic:

Stay connected. Even if we are miles away from our loved ones, it doesn’t mean that we can no longer talk to them anymore. Our technology allows us now to communicate with anyone around the globe in real-time, and this gives us something to look forward to whenever we feel down. We can always send them a message or give them a call or have a video chat every time we miss them.

Continue doing something that you are really good at. If you happen to have plans to celebrate Christmas with your friends or family, this may be the best time for you to showcase what you do best. It does not mean you need to sing and dance in front of them. However, taking over some responsibilities that you think you will be doing good at usually would do the trick.

Let your loved ones know what you feel. Just because it’s the season for being happy does not mean that you don’t have the right to be sad anymore. Pretending in front of your loved ones that you are doing well sometimes makes your situation worse. Make sure that you have a healthy mental space when you are talking to people, and if those people who like to hear your story are really concerned about your wellbeing.

Getting the help that you asked for sometimes might just be the best gift you’ll ever receive. The Holidays has put additional stress on our mental health because of additional responsibilities in preparing for the celebration, accommodating guests and visiting relatives, hosting parties, trying out trendy farmhouse Christmas signs for your Christmas decorations, and many more. These additional mental loads are on top of the regular stress-inducing things that we deal with everyday – our work, our own family, our bills, among others.

Maybe it’s because of our pride that we fail to reach out to others for help. Or the fast-paced numbered days before the holidays are no longer allowing us to have a break, accept that we cannot be our best version of ourselves sometimes, and even in the happiest season, we still need to be comforted and be given the help that we deserve.

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Watch what you eat. The celebration is always synonymous with eating while having fun. However, having too much of anything never ends up good. Understand that the food that we eat will affect our daily mood. Eating in celebrations may bring us joy for the entire day, but we need to make sure that we watch what we eat. Too much fatty food will increase our risk of heart illnesses. Too many sweets may bring us a sugar rush and we might just run out of energy by the moment we need it already.

Drink moderately. Drinking with friends used to be the best way to celebrate the Holidays before the pandemic struck. It may still be the best way to do it this coming Christmas if we are able to abide by the quarantine and social distancing regulations. Drinking is a social activity and it is normally done not to get passed out because you’ve had too much, but more of a way to mingle with friends and loved ones when celebrating or commemorating a special occasion. Always remember to do everything in moderation to enjoy everything about the Holidays.

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National Aluminium Company Ltd., or Nalco, a public sector enterprise of Government of India and the second largest aluminium producer, is likely to acquire 51% stake in Tajik Aluminium Company or Talco, a primary aluminium producer owned by the Tajikistan Government, for undisclosed sum, according to media reports. Sources said in a statement that NALCO has approached the Government with the proposal and awaits its approval. Sources added that the matter is also under consideration of the Tajik Government. Once the deal materializes, it will see the combine emerging as one of the world's top-three aluminium producers with an output of 8,00,000 metric tonnes or MT, the release stated. Talco located in Tursunzoda, a city in western Tajikistan, runs the largest aluminium manufacturing plant in central Asia and is one of Tajikistan's largest enterprises. In 2006, Talco produced 416,000 MT of aluminium. […]

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New York-based Clearwater Capital Partners on Thursday said it has invested USD 50 million (nearly Rs 200 crore) in a power equipment park that would be developed by Diamond Power Infrastructure Ltd at Vadala. Clearwater has so far invested USD 500 million in 39 companies across India, which it considers a safe investment destination due to its legal framework that is absent in China, company's Managing Partner Robert Petty said here. He hoped to invest in more companies after operationalising of Indo-US nuclear deal. He said Clearwater currently manages 1.7 billion USD in assets across four funds and boasts of 86 team members across eight locations, including New York, Beijing, Hanoi, Hongkong, Mumbai, Munich, Seoul and Singapore. […]

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Kingfisher Airlines Ltd., is close to finalizing a share-swap deal with New Delhi-based low cost carrier SpiceJet Ltd., the Business Standard newspaper said, without saying where it got the information. SpiceJet's stockholders are expected to get one share of the merged entity for every three shares owned, the newspaper said today. SpiceJet, which planned to raise $100 million for fleet expansion, is yet to get investors, the newspaper said. Kingfisher Airlines, controlled by billionaire Vijay Mallya, operates India's biggest budget carrier Deccan Aviation Ltd. (Bloomberg) […]

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With a bearish phase prevailing over stock markets, valuations of private equity (PE) investments have taken a beating. Certain PEs which had overestimated companies to enter at high values have seen a decline in valuations due to volatile capital market conditions. A compilation of how PE investments of 2007 compare with current mark-to-market (MTM) values shows that about 58 percent of the PIPE (private investments in public enterprises) deals of 2007 are in the negative territory. According to the research undertaken by SMC Investment Solutions & Services (May 2008), the only ray of hope is that overall till-date-returns on PIPE deals of 2007 (on volume basis) are still in the positive, although at a margal 8.3 percent, despite rough market conditions of 2008. However, wealth creation is highly imbalanced in different sectors, with Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI), telecom and retail sectors ducking the volatile capital market conditions. On the other hand, sectors like IT & ITeS, infrastructure, healthcare and life sciences, media, manufacturing and real estate are in the negative zone. […]

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Real estate company DLF Ltd said on Saturday that its subsidiary, Caraf Builders & Constructions Pvt Ltd, acquired 24.52 crore compulsorily convertible preference shares (CCPS) in group company DLF Assets from PE firm SC Asia for Rs 3,084.68 crore.
The company said the move is in line with its strategy of consolidating shareholding of DAL, a co-developer for four IT/ITES SEZs based in Gurgaon, Chennai and Hyderabad.
With this, Caraf's stake in DLF Assets has risen to 91.90 per cent. DSIPL (a company owned by SC Asia) would continue to hold 2.72 crore CCPS, representing an economic interest of 4.59 per cent in DAL.
The balance 3.5 per cent is held by DE Shaw. Sources said that before the deal, SC Asia's stake in DAL was 45-50 per cent.
“As on December 2009, DLF had about Rs 2,700 crore cash on its books. We had surplus cash and have used it to purchase equity. Post the consolidation, DLF will have a substantial annuity and rental business. For instance, this year, we expect Rs 1,500 crore of rental business,” the DLF Executive Director (Finance), Mr Saurabh Chawla, told Business Line.
To another query, Mr Chawla clarified that SC Asia is an independent PE fund, and not linked to DLF or its promoters.
“The transaction is helping us create the largest rent-yielding company. At some point when we look at monetising it through DAL listing, the DLF shareholders will benefit,” he said.
On Friday, the DLF stock ended up 1.78 per cent at Rs 331.35.

In December 2009, the DLF board had approved the integration of its wholly-owned subsidiary DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd (DCCDL) with Caraf Builders & Constructions (a K.P. Singh company that then owned DLF Assets Ltd).
DLF had stated that post-integration, it would hold 60 per cent interest in the consolidated entity, and 40 per cent will be with DLF promoter Mr K P Singh and family.
The integration announced in December was aimed at resolving the perceived conflict of interest between DAL and DLF, a concern that had been flagged by analysts time and again as DAL was the prime buyer of DLF's commercial property at one time.
According to the integration blueprint, DCCDL would emerge as the Group's flagship company for holding rental assets – retail, utilities and support, IT Park and DAL (held under independent companies).

In a presentation to analysts in December, DLF had said that DAL had CCPS outstanding towards SC Asia, which had infused Rs 2,725 crore. It has also disclosed that Caraf's economic ownership in DAL on a fully diluted basis is expected to be 96 per cent once the entire outstanding CCPS are acquired.

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The Indian and the US navies that conducted two-day PASSEX in the Bay of Bengal, concluded on Monday, offering the two sides an opportunity to further deepen their defence and military partnership.

During the exercise, the Indian Navy deployed its warship Shivalik and long-range maritime patrol aircraft P8I. On the other hand, the US Navy was represented by the USS Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group.

“In a first enhancing jointmanship, Indian Air Force fighters were also included in the exercise affording IAF an opportunity to practice air interception, air defence with US Navy close to Indian Coast,” the Indian Navy said in a statement.

Further tweeting about warship Shivalik, the Indian Navy maintained: “Consolidating synergy & interoperability achieved during Malabar 2020 INS Shivalik with integral helicopter and Indian Navy's Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8I participated in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with US Navy's USS Theodore Rosevelt Carrier Strike Group in the Eastern Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy said in an official statement.”

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The exercise comes a week after US defence secretary Lloyd Austin flew to India as part of his three-nation first overseas tour. His trip indicated US President Joe Biden's strong commitment towards relations with its close allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

A PASSEX was carried out between Indian and US navies in November last year, soon after the Malabar exercise, which paved way for this exercise which aims at consolidating the synergy and interoperability achieved during the Malabar exercise that took place in November last

Besides the Indian Navy, the navies of the US, Australia and Japan also took part in the Malabar naval exercise. The four countries are part of the Quad or Quadrilateral coalition. The move irked China as it feels that the exercise is part of the plan to contain its influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

Prior to this, India and Russia had also carried out a two-day passage exercise (PASSEX) in the Eastern Indian Ocean Region (IOR) in December 2020.

Such exercises are part of ground maritime cooperation between countries following China’s growing influence and increased incursions in the Indian Ocean Region.

The Indian Navy will also be part of a French naval exercise in the Bay of Bengal next month. Other participating nations will be Australia, Japan and the United States of America (USA), the other Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) member countries.

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Two ageing fathers - one a King, one his courtier - reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of pitiless ambition and treachery as family and state are plunged into a violent power struggle with shocking ends.

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Look out for Amethyst’s Sachertorte, first baked in 1832 for a Viennese prince!

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If you’re craving some baked goodness, block your calendar for the Second Annual Charity Bake Sale at Amethyst this weekend. More than 30 home bakers and chocolatiers will be displaying their creations. And, this time, the sale is bigger and spicier: expect creamy cakes and crumbly cookies, as well as nachos, quiches and dips.

“The previous edition went well and this year, people wanted more savoury options,” says Aparna Guhan Shyam, the founder and managing trustee of the Tiara Haemophilia and Cancer Foundation which organises the sale.

As a part of the savoury options, Good ol’ Cakes will be selling pesto rolls and pizza rolls in addition to their cakes. This time, vegan treats are also on the cards. Baker’s Nook is bringing nachos of all colours: Popeye, Betacarotene and Beetroot. There’s a burnt garlic yoghurt dip and pumpkin hummus to go with the nachos.

If you have a sweet tooth, you’re probably wondering about chocolates and brownies. Amethyst will be displaying their Sachertorte — first baked for a Viennese prince in 1832, this dessert with apricot jam filling is one of the most famous chocolate cakes in the world.

Some of Chennai’s well-known home bakers are back with their best treats: Fresh Baked Goodness and their eggless six-layer theobroma jars, Mistletoe’s gooey chocolate mini cakes and more. Apart from the decadent desserts, in this edition, “you can also find healthier options like Zucchini loaves,” says Aparna.The proceeds from the sale will go towards funding the treatment of children affected by haemophilia and cancer.

On February 24 and 25. At The Folly, Amethyst. 10.30 am to 8 pm. Pricing: From Rs 35 to Rs 500.


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In 1941, a controversy  erupted over the correct name for residents of Indianapolis when a native of Louisville (a “Louisvillian”?) queried The Indianapolis Star as to whether Indy residents should be called “Indianapolitans,” Indianapolisans,” or “Indianapolites.”

The Star consulted with the head of the Indianapolis Public Library and the director of the Indiana State Library and Historical Bureau, and both experts agreed that “Indianapolitan” was the correct nomenclature.

Indeed, by 1941 the term “Indianapolitan” had been around for more than a century and was widely accepted. For example, a Star story from October 17, 1903 noted that “Indianapolitans” were not quite up to speed in their knowledge of imported cheeses.

Although the headline from the 1903 article still rings true today (“Much Cheese is Eaten Here”), the term “Indianapolitan” has long since fallen from favor.  In fact, the last time it appeared in print in The Indianapolis Star was on November 12, 2000.  And that’s fine with me, because the  word “Indianapolitan” is so tongue-twisting that there is even an instructional video on YouTube on how to pronounce it.

A few years ago, I wrote an article in HistoricIndianapolis.com about the longstanding use of the terms "Indianan" for Hoosiers and "Indianapolitan" for residents of Indianapolis.  At the time, I suggested that Indianapolitan be replaced with the more user-friendly term "Indypolitan." Or failing that, a mixologist at a local hipster bar should invent a cocktail dubbed the Indypolitan.

To date, no one has taken me up on either suggestion. That's the bad news. The good news, the complete obscurity of the term "Indypolitan"  guaranteed that it was available as a domain name for my website about the people -- the Indypolitans, if you will -- who have shaped our city for the past 200 years.


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Breaking! SON Issues Certificates To Companies

SON Issues Certificates To Companies
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has urged three companies issued Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certificates to adhere to the Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS).
Dr Osita Aboloma, Director General, SON made the call while presenting the certificates to the companies on Friday in Minna.
“We are happy that you have worked according to the NIS to earn the MANCAP certification.
“We want you to adhere to the relevant standard in order to increase your production and compete favourably, locally and internationally,”
he said.

Aboloma, represented by Mr Charles Nwagbara, North Central Regional Coordinator, SON, said that quality and standard products would boost the country’s economy as demand for good products and services increase.
He said that the aim of MANCAP was to promote good manufacturing practices and economic development in the country.

“On a global perspective, products with the MANCAP logo gains credibility across countries in West Africa and the world at large,”
he said.

The Director General noted that if locally manufactured products conform to the NIS, it would ensure that products compete internationally as well as meet the needs of citizens.

He also told the awardees that the certificates were valid for three years, after which the products must be recertified.
“Within the three years, surveillance will be carried out to ensure all parameters of the standards are maintained,’’ the director general said.
He applauded the companies for their commitments in conforming to the relevant requirements of the NIS.

He said that MANCAP was a scheme put in place to ensure that all locally manufactured products conform to the relevant NIS before being presented for sale in the local or international market.

Similarly, Mr Eyitayo Akanbi, State Coordinator, SON said that the MANCAP certification was a guarantee to product acceptance, as the mark creates confidence and increase revenue.

According to Akanbi, companies that receive the certification can testify as their sales target has exceeded what it was before getting the certificate.

He advised the companies not to relent in pursuit for quality products, adding that improvement in the products quality should be a continuous process.

Also, Mr Chinedu Ezeunra, Managing Director, Diamond Carlys Paint Industry, Minna, one of the awardees said that the recognition would spur him to improve more on the quality.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that beneficiaries of the MANCAP certification include Fine Gauge Paint Industry and Ashmady Integrated Services, all in Minna.

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We use your black box to build up a picture of your driving style – your speed, acceleration, braking and cornering. We then review the price of your insurance 3 times a year at 3, 6 and 9 months. Reviews are based on how you’ve been driving over the previous 3 months. Drive well and you’ll pay less.

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How to find the right driving instructor

Choosing the right instructor can make all the difference when you start learning to drive.

It’s not just about having someone experienced and qualified in the car next to you – they’ve also got to be someone you trust and feel comfortable with.

So when it’s time to get going, ask yourself these 6 questions.

  1. What do the experts say?

    When I say experts, I mean people you know who have passed their tests and are safe, confident drivers.

    A personal recommendation is a great way to find a driving instructor so ask anyone you know who is learning to drive or passed recently. Failing that, get online and read some reviews of local driving instructors.

  2. Are they qualified?

    Your driving instructor must be DSA approved as a Potential Driving Instructor (PDI) or an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI).

    A PDI is a driving instructor who is teaching on a trainee licence – but don’t let that put you off. They have fresh training, they’re heavily invested in you learning well and may even be cheaper.

    It's illegal for anyone who's not officially trained to charge for lessons (and there really have been cases of driving instructor fraud!), so you're well within your rights to ask to see some credentials.

    Just in case.

  3. Do you like them?

    A driving instructor isn’t a friend, a teacher or a parent – but they should be a weird mix of all those things. They’re helping you learn and keeping you safe, as well as making learning to drive a great experience.

    It should go without saying that your instructor should be punctual, friendly and give you the full lesson that you’ve paid for. Their car should be clean and in good working order. They shouldn’t shout at you or make you feel tense or uncomfortable.

    If they do, they’re just not the one for you.

  4. Do they offer any great extras?

    • Ask any potential instructor if they can offer help with driving theory as well as practical teaching.
    • If you have work or college during the week, make sure they can teach you in the evenings or at weekends.
    • Find out if they can offer you post-test lessons – this is a great way to learn additional skills after you’ve passed your test including night driving and motorway driving.
    • Can they give you any advice for private practice like worksheets or resources for whoever will be driving with you? It’s vital that you learn to drive as part of a team (you, your parents and your instructor) so this will give you a good indication of the instructor’s attitude.
    • Make sure you check if they offer discounts for block bookings. £5 here or there could save you a fair chunk of cash over the months you’re learning to drive.
  5. What’s their teaching style?

    Your priority might be to get on the road as quickly as you can but if you’re not ready, imagine the cost that could have. Not only the higher insurance if you crash, but the danger you’ll put yourself and other people in as an unprepared driver.

    Any good driving instructor will be focused on more than just getting you through your test. Ask them how they teach the skills you’ll need after you pass; things like driving attitude, eco-friendly driving, weather issues, and dealing with dangerous road situations.

    After all, once you pass you’ll actually have know…drive a car.

  6. What do they charge?

    This is the last question for a reason: the others are more important.

    Cost can be a big factor when searching for driving lessons but don’t be tempted to go straight for the cheapest. It could mean you end up paying for more lessons if the instructor isn’t right for you.

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October 30, 2018

The weather is warming up, the days are becoming longer and afternoons are spent basking in the sun. It’s summertime!

With spring-cleaning a thought of the past, it’s now the perfect time to reflect and refresh your home. Adding a fresh new look to your home can make it feel like that tropical beach or Balinese villa you have been longing for.

On first thought redecorating can often leave you feeling a little lost and overwhelmed but in the long run, it will be well worth it when your friends are complimenting you on your exquisite taste.

The best way to think about redecorating is that it doesn’t mean overhauling your whole house. It can be as simple as changing one piece of furniture and switching out your winter décor. Remember to always consider your budget and choose furniture that you do truly love. Versatility is key. A summer couch can easily be turned into a winter haven with a throw.

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This past year has seen the biophilic design take over the interior design world. In a simple form, this type of design is all about incorporating nature and greenery into our lives. Adding shades of greens and wooden texture into your home is the easiest way to do this. The best thing about having green in your home is that it is a calming colour that will add a sense of peacefulness to any room!

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By IQT News posted 06 Apr 2020

(EIN-News) The technical report ‘Security Considerations for Quantum Key Distribution Network’ from ID Quantique and SK Telecom received final ITU-T approval at ITU-T Study Group 17 (SG17) e-meeting held from March 17 to 26, 2020. This marks the first-ever quantum key distribution (QKD)* – related standardization work completed by SG 17, which coordinates security-work across all ITU-T Study Groups.
The technical report provides security matters to be considered when applying QKD to telecommunications networks, including the required security level for network nodes that manages the distribution of quantum keys, and security requirements for transmission of quantum keys between distantly located network nodes.
ID Quantique and SK Telecom have been leading global standardization efforts for quantum technologies, including QKD and quantum random number generator (QRNG). SK Telecom has been cooperating with companies including Telecom Italia, Telefonica and Ericsson on GSMA’s new work item ‘Quantum Computing, Networking and Security’ since March 3, 2020. The companies are currently studying the future perspectives for quantum technology for mobile operators, and plan to publish a white paper within this year.
“This important standardization milestone comes as a result of long-term joint efforts of SK Telecom and ID Quantique in developing cutting-edge quantum cryptography communication technologies for safe and secure 5G services,” said Kim Yoon, Chief Technology Officer of SK Telecom. “Going forward, SK Telecom will further strengthen its leadership in quantum technologies by expanding its global partnership ecosystem and spearheading standardization efforts.”
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On the heels of Earth Day, Target has teamed up with eco-friendly fashion hub Accompany to launch a new collection.

The e-retailer's tagline, which reads, "Welcome to a new style culture where every purchase has a purpose," is reflected in the 40 pieces from the collaboration, which include artisanal, fair-trade items from six countries across five continents.

The collection includes printed orange and royal blue cosmetic bags made in India, Herringbone throws made on the loom in India, Kuni bowls hand-carved in Kenya, gem cuffs made in Turkey, bangles made with acai beads in Ecuador, and much more.

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"Accompany's mission is to build income-generating opportunities for local people across the developing world," Accompany's Founder Jason Keehn, said in a statement. "Traditional crafts and indigenous methods for creating products are being lost every day, and we aim to support the livelihood and communities of these craftspeople by connecting their goods with a wide consumer base. Through our partnership with Target, we're able to shine a spotlight on the communities creating these goods and help them continue their traditions, now and in the future."

Target's design team trekked around the world to help create the global collection, drawing inspiration from the techniques they saw in embroidery, patchwork, etc. in St. Tropez, The Philippines, Bali, and Thailand.

"Today people are more culturally connected than ever, which creates a desire for aesthetics from every corner of the world," Julie Guggemos, senior vice president, Product Design & Development, Target, said in a statement. "Target's Product Design & Development team has the unique opportunity to travel the globe, get first-hand inspiration and create authentic products for our guests."

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Insurance Times together with its research partner Grant Thornton, and sponsors Royal & SunAlliance and Close Premium Finance, analysed the performance of brokers in the North West to determine the Top 20

FSA in brokers' cross-hairs

Ask brokers in the North West about FSA regulation and time after time the issue of policy documentation is brought up.

"We are furious with the paper waste we are obliged to issue," says one broker angrily. Another adds: "Most clients are overwhelmed by the amount of documentation now provided."

Other comments were not printable.

It is clear thay have strong views when it comes to the FSA-created paper mountain - and indeed other FSA-related issues.

Some berate insurers for not knowing enough about the FSA's rules, while others point their cross-hairs at the FSA itself, complaining of "a lack of detailed responses to technical issues".

Another wit notes: "The FSA has created a new language - but no one has yet produced a dictionary to understand it".

Grant Thornton's survey of brokers in the area found that the majority thought FSA regulation has failed to improve clients' understanding of the products they are buying.

Most brokers also said that their companies had not experienced any benefits from FSA regulation.

In fact, a majority claimed to have suffered adverse effects as a result of the new regulatory regime.

But despite the additional burden of regulation, brokers in the North West region appear to be thriving.

At a gala event at the Living Room in Manchester last week, brokers were told the results of our investigations.

It came as no surprise that Swinton Group dominated the league table, but CBG Insurance Brokers, which has been in existence less than five years, was arguably the surprise winner of the night, securing the award for most efficient broker.

PremierLine Direct won the award for fastest growing broker with a 36% increase in turnover.

To compile the Top 20 broker information, Grant Thornton studied the latest financial results for each company and sent out over 700 questionnaires.

Where this information was not forthcoming, Grant Thornton assessed publicly available information, such as Companies House data.

In addition to identifying the foremost brokers, the survey also sought firms' views on the impact of the FSA's regulatory regime.

The Top 20 award winners 2005
Largest Independent North West Broker over the last financial year (Sponsored by Royal & SunAlliance) Swinton Group

Fastest Growing Independent North West Brokerover the last financial year (Sponsored by Close Premium Finance) PremierLine Direct

Most Efficient Independent North West Broker over the last financial year (Sponsored by Grant Thornton) CBG Insurance Brokers


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Telematics broker Ingenie was the only division of recovering technology firm Watchstone to report an underlying profit for 2015.

Ingenie reported underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of £484,000 in 2015, a turnaround from the £820,000 loss it made the previous year.

Key points

  • Ingenie revenue growth more than doubled
  • Watchstone made profit because of one-off gain from PSD sale
  • But restructuring technology firm still made underlying loss

Ingenie’s revenue more than doubled to £12.5m (2014: £5.9m), although the numbers are not comparable because Watchstone, formerly known as Quindell, did not own Ingenie for the full year in 2014.

The broker now controls gross written premium (GWP) of £65.6m, up from £55.2m in 2014.

Ingenie’s insurer panel comprises Ageas, RSA, Covéa and LV=.

Watchstone attributed Ingenie’s growth to 2015 being its first full year of owning the broker, a 9.9% increase in new customers to 33,757 (2014: 30,727) and also to a 62% increase in renewing customers to 10,307 (2014: 6,343).

Watchstone said Ingenie had continued to grow in the first quarter of 2016. Its revenue of £3.5m was up 34% on the level seen in the first quarter of 2015.

Legal unit sale triggers profit

As a whole Watchstone made a loss before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation of £16.1m in 2014, slightly better than the £16.8m loss it made in 2014.

The group made a profit after tax of £274.9m, a big swing from the £346.1m loss it made in 2014.

But this was down to the one-off £494.3m net gain it made on the sale of its professional services division to Australian law firm Slater & Gordon in May 2015.

Excluding this gain and costs from discontinued operations Watchstone made a loss after tax of a loss of £164.8m in 2015, compared with a loss of £208.1m in 2014.

Watchstone had a tough 2015 as it continued work to turn itself around under new chief executive Indro Mukerjee (pictured).

Watchstone now has four business units: Ingenie, the Hubio telematics technology business, health, and ‘other’ - which includes energy brokerage Business Advisory Service and life insurance broker Maine Finance.

Hubio made an underlying loss of £9.2m (2014: loss of £6.1m), health made a loss of £324,000 (2014: loss of £287,000) and other business made a loss of £1.7m (2014: loss of £3.3m)


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Winterize Your Life

Winterize your life!

Well, maybe not your life but certainly your home and vehicles. With October ushering in an early snow event this year (hello snowy trick or treating) it’s bound to be a long, cold winter season. Prepare yourself and your belongings the best you can with these winterization and safety tips.

Clean Your Gutters

With temperatures plummeting ice forms (and falls) quickly. Cleaning out leaves and debris from your gutters at the beginning of the season will prevent icicles and ice dams forming later.

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Window Insulation Film

Listen, we know it’s not all that fashionable, but it you have single-pane or a drafty window not only are you looking at a cold winter sitting on the couch, you’re also likely staring down a costly utility bill. You may want to consider breaking out the hairdryer and putting some plastic film in place for the coldest months. The difference could be dramatically warmer and cheaper!

Change Your Furnace Filters

Now that you’re going to be spending considerably more time inside, running your furnace, change the air filter. It will save you money and also it’s good for your health.

Check Your Fireplace

Before you build the first fire of the season have a professional out to service and clean the chimney. It’s not uncommon for them to become obstructed with an animal nest or an abundance of creosote build-up.

Now that your house is in order, let's talk about what you can do to prepare your vehicle for freezing temperatures and cold weather driving.

Slow Down

I know it sounds so simple but how many times have you been on autopilot to and from work and the next thing you know you’re driving way too fast for the road conditions. Winter is the time of black ice and good time to take your foot off the accelerator.

Check Your Tire Tread and Tire Pressure

If you’ve known in the back of your head it’s time to change out your tires, make this a priority before the mercury drops lower. There’s no better way to make it home safely than to have four good tires carrying you home.

Check Your Battery

Your battery, an intregral key to the wellness of your car. Cold temperatures can zap an already old or low battery in the blink of an eye. To prevent breakdowns and side of the road mishaps spend the money and update old batteries ahead of time.

Stock Your Car

Not only with gas in the tank and oil under the hood, which are also important, but also with emergency supplies. You never know when you’re going to get caught on the side of the road in the middle of a crazy blizzard. Having an extra layer of clothes, something to eat, and water to drink can be a total game changer. Check out this list to see the other things you also might consider having on hand this winter.

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