Seminar Theatre Agenda

Mortgage Showcase Midlands

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Our seminar theatre content is carefully crafted to bring you the latest information on a range of topics that are critical either for your client advice or generally to support your market understanding, to enable you to offer the latest thinking across the market in client/adviser conversations.

We look for broad representation under all topics, so you can hear a range of views from some of our sectors leading spokespeople.

Our speakers are in the process pf being confirmed for this region but the following offers a broad overview of what to expect on the day.
 

9.35 - 10.05 AM

UK economy update

What we should expect in coming months and into 2025 and how that is likely to affect inflation and the ongoing cost of living debate.

Will Hobbs, Head of Multi-Asset Wealth, Barclays UK Wealth Management

10.05 – 10.35 AM

UK housing panel debate

How the economy continues to affect the housing markets and what lenders are doing to support you and your clients.

Moderator: Jon Cooper, Head of Mortgage Distribution, Aldermore

Ben Williams, Corporate Relationship Manager, Coventry for intermediaries

Steve Griffiths, Sales & Product Director, The Mortgage Lender

Charlotte Grimshaw, Head Of Intermediary Relations & Mortgage Sales, Suffolk Building Society

10.35 – 11.05 AM

Mid-Morning Break

 

11.05 – 11.40 AM

The AMI View

Robert Sinclair, Chief Executive, Association for Mortgage intermediaries

In this session, Robert takes us through the Association’s view of the current markets and the topics that he and his team are working on in support of advisers across the industry. 

It’s a busy time and there have been many column inches offering specific opinion on changes, introductions, and general practice and here Robert will offer his ‘no holds barred’ thoughts on elements he’s passionate about.

11.40 - 11.55 AM

Technology as an enabler for your business

 

AI and how the future is already here.

Karl Griffin, Head of Enterprise SaaS, Houseful

11.55 – 12.25 PM

Opportunities to diversify your advice proposition

Meeting Consumer Duty expectations, supporting your clients’ growing requirements and all at a time where your advice has never been needed most. We examine how you can further support your business proposition by diversifying for future strength.

Moderator: Rob Sinclair, Chief Executive, Association of Mortgage Intermediaries

Gary Guest, Managing Director, Gen2 Financial Services

Caroline Mirakian, Sales & Marketing Director , United Trust Bank

Michael Craig, Managing Director, Brilliant Solutions 

Cameron Parsons, Head of Digital Optimisation Uinsure

 

12.25 – 1.15PM

Lunch

 

1.15  – 1.45 PM

Buy to Let Bites Back

After a turbulent tome for landlords where many may still be considering their position and looking to you for support and advice regarding how best to diversify and protect the value in their portfolios, through to how the market is returning to past strengths and most importantly, the opportunities available.

Moderator:  Steve Griffiths, Sales & Product Director, The Mortgage Lender

Grant Hendry, Director of Sales, Foundation Home Loans

Jon Cooper, Head of Mortgage Distribution, Aldermore

Emily Hollands, Group Head of Distribution, OSB

 

1.45 – 2.00 PM

How not to fall foul of the fraudsters

With fraud significantly on the increase from highly sophisticated individuals and even groups, hear how you can stay vigilant in spotting those whose intentions are not legitimate and ensure your firm stays safe and your reputation isn’t called into question.

Paul McCarthy, National Key Account Manager, Santander

 

2.00 – 2.15 PM

Break and sweet treats

 

2.15 – 3.00PM

Are you meeting the expectations of your clients over 50?

Find out how you can support your clients’ aspirations and strengthen their opportunities as they make their plans for the future. This interactive session features a number of insightful elements that might possibly have you thinking differently about your client bank and whether your business is maximising its opportunities in this strong segment of our community.

Alistair Morrison, National Account Manager, Air

James Chutter, Corporate Account Manager, Leeds Building Society

Fran Green, National Account & Networks Manager, More2Life

Nigel Broome, Adviser, MCB

Les Pick, Director of Intermediary Sales, Livemore

 

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