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– you could be influenced by a conflicting interest; or  PERCEIVED – you could appear to be influenced by a conflicting interest 5.2.3 Additionally, to speak of a conflict of interest within the meaning of the rules of conduct (IDD), there must be... hospitality must not be (nor appear to be) an attempt to gain any special advantage in Monument’s business relationships and the onus is on individual staff and directors to exercise good judgment. 1.5.4 If, when offering hospitality, the material value