Avant Money Gold Partner 2023

Oct 13, 2023 | Howth Financial News

We are delighted to be selected as an Avant Gold Partner for another year We are delighted to announce that Howth Financial Services has been awarded Avant Money Gold Partner status for the second year running. Gold status is awarded based on a rigorous selection...

Equity Release

Oct 13, 2023 | Howth Financial News

Equity Release may be the solution for you if you need access to funds but wish to stay in your own home. Ideal if you are thinking of gifting to a family member, making home improvements, repaying other debts, freeing up cash to fund a holiday or improve your...

AIMA Awards 2023

AIMA Member Excellence Award – Miriam Leonard

The AIMA (Association of Irish Mortgage Advisors) is the professional voice of the Irish Mortgage Broker and represents the interests of its expert and qualified members whilst promoting professional standards and industry development at all times.

Each year the AIMA hold an Awards Ceremony which recognises brokers and lenders for their excellence, professionalism and dedication in maintaining high standards in the Irish marketplace.

At the AIMA Awards night on March 30th the AIMA recognised a number of members for their outstanding contribution to the Mortgage Intermediary industry. Our Director and colleague, Miriam Leonard, was proud to receive an AIMA Member Excellence Award.

AIMA Awards 2023 - Miriam Leonard & Willie Clancy

Miriam being presented with her award by Willie Clancy, Head of Intermediary Sales, Haven Mortgages

Professinal Memberships

Howth Financial Services Ltd. is a member of the following professional associations.

With a combined strength of over 1,200 member firms Brokers Ireland is the representative body and leading voice for insurance and financial brokers. Brokers Ireland advise members, regulators, government and other stakeholders on key insurance issues in order to raise and maintain industry standards. All Brokers Ireland member offices embrace strict standards of conduct, professionalism and practice to ensure that high standards of service are delivered to all clients.

Irish Mortgage Advisors (IMA) – previously known as the Association of Irish Mortgage Advisors (AIMA) – represents the interests of its expert and qualified members whilst promoting professional standards.

Compliance & Regulation

Howth Financial Services Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

The Central Bank of Ireland regulate more than 10,000 firms providing financial services in Ireland and overseas. The objective of the Central Bank is to ensure financial stability, consumer protection and market integrity. In order to do this they have a range of regulatory powers in the areas of authorisation, supervision and enforcement.

In September 2019 the Central Bank published new rules to be included in the Consumer Protection Code 2012. These relate to the payment of commission to Financial Intermediaries and come into effect on 31 March 2020.

Remuneration Process

Commission Arrangements