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While decisions on recruitment, promotion, training and development, performance appraisal and
               termination of employment criteria are the responsibility of management, we each play a part in
               ensuring that all employees are treated equally and fairly.

               7.6.3 Personal accountability
               In Phil Reddin Financial Services Ltd.  we believe it is essential that our employees make decisions, take
               action and own outcomes. Taking accountability is a key attribute we as employees are expected to
               demonstrate.

               Each of us is accountable for any tasks we undertake and decisions we make. We are accountable for
               any documents we sign, initial or witness, which we must ensure are true and correct to the best of
               our knowledge. We must never inappropriately alter or falsify information on documents or accept
               any documents that we know to contain altered or falsified information.

               7.6.4 Confidentiality
               Confidentiality is essential to our business. We all sign a Declaration of Secrecy/Confidentiality when
               joining the Company. This declaration continues to apply when we leave the Company. Information
               should be shared with other staff members only when a business need exists. Under no circumstances
               should  bank,  customer  or  employee  information  be  shared  with  unauthorised  third  parties  or
               recorded on social networking or publicly available media.
               Any breaches of confidentiality must be reported immediately.

               7.6.5 Use of electronic communication
               We must exercise common sense and good judgement when using the Company’s information and
               communication systems. We may make personal use of these systems where it does not interfere with
               our job performance or breach any Company policies or standards. We must never use Company
               communication resources to visit inappropriate websites.

               Only those authorised may access Company systems from non-company equipment and only using
               the full security protocols. Confidential information sent appropriately outside Company by e-mail
               must be fully encrypted.

               The Company reserves the right to monitor, review, analyse and log all aspects of use of these systems.

               7.6.6 Personal finances and tax
               All of us must conduct our personal financial affairs responsibly so as not to bring ourselves or the
               bank into disrepute. This includes guaranteeing or indemnifying the liability of others.

               Should we experience financial difficulty, it is essential to promptly advise Phil Reddin. If a judgement
               is registered against us or we are declared bankrupt (or there is a possibility of this happening), we
               must immediately inform our manager.

               We must all act diligently to ensure that our personal tax affairs are conducted strictly in accordance
               with the law. We must exercise judgement if entering into any tax planning arrangement to ensure
               this will not bring discredit on ourselves or the Company.

               7.6.7 Alcohol, drugs, gambling
               Unacceptable behaviour or impaired performance arising from alcohol or substance abuse is a
               serious matter and may result in disciplinary action. Similarly, excessive gambling may lead to
               serious financial problems which may make us unfit for work in certain roles. It is essential to ensure
               performance, safety, security and confidentiality are not compromised by any such behaviour.



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