Seminar Theatre Agenda

Mortgage Showcase Scotland

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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.

 

9.40 – 9.45 AM

Welcome

 

9.45 – 10.15 AM

UK Economic Update

In this post-budget assessment, we look at 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.  Philip will cover the way swap rates have responded to the base rate – and much more!

Philip Bartlett, Economist, NatWest

10.15 – 10.45 AM

Scotland and the UK housing panel debate

Claire Cherrington, Head of Intermediaries Distribution Development Halifax

John Gibbons,, Head of Commercial Development,  Santander

Siobhan Moran, Corporate Account Manager, HSBC

Ben Williams, National Account Manager, Coventry Building Society

 

10.45 - 11.15 AM

Mid-morning break and exhibition time

 

11.15 – 11.40 AM

The AMI View:  It’s not all about Consumer Duty.

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. One is the impact of consumer duty, where Robert shares his views which are never anything less than engaging and thought-provoking.

Robert Sinclair, Chief Executive, Association for Mortgage intermediaries

 

11.40 – 12.00 PM

Technology and AI as an enabler for your business

Technology and AI as an enabler for your business

Karl Griffin, Head of Enterprise SaaS, Houseful

12.00  – 12.30 PM

Is Buy to Let Biting Back in Scotland 

Holly Morrison, National Account Manager, Paragon Bank

Andrew Calder, Corporate Account Manager, Accord Mortgages

Steve Hewitt, National Key Account Manager, Aldermore

Hanif Hussain, Business Development Manager, The Mortgage Lender

 

12.30 – 1.15 PM

Lunch, networking and exhibition time

 

1.15 – 1.45 PM

Opportunities to diversify your advice proposition

Meeting Consumer Duty expectations, supporting your clients’ growing requirements and all this coming 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 and stability.

Paula Priest, National Sales Manager, Foundation Home Loans

Bonnie Earl, Intermediary Relationship Manager, MetLife

Niamh Downey, Head of Business Development, Bluestone

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

Daniel Higgins, Financial Crime Advisory Manager, The Mortgage Lender

 

2.00 – 2.15PM

Break and sweet treats

 

2.20 – 3.00 PM

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.

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