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RICS announces new Rules of Conduct

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Published on: 11 October 2021

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LNB News 11/10/2021

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Issue Date: 11 October 2021

Published Date: 11 October 2021

Jurisdiction(s): United Kingdom

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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced it has launched its new Rules of Conduct that set out the core principles of professional practice for RICS’ regulated members and firms worldwide. The launch follows a nine-week consultation with RICS global members, clients and the public. The rules were set by RICS’ independent Standards and Regulation Board and include an emphasis on diversity and inclusion as well as a focus on sustainability in professional development to help meet climate targets. RICS stated that the rules are to be accompanied by a further CPD programme and implementation support, ahead of the rules taking effect from 2 February 2022.

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