The event programme for this year will soon be published. In the meantime, please see the programme for 2022:

08.30 – 09.30  Registration and networking breakfast

09.30 – 09.35 welcome from Mortgage Solutions
Jamie Hurst, publishing director, Mortgage Solutions

 09.35   - 09.50 Chair’s opening remarks

• Understanding the foundations of success for 2022 and beyond
• Creating lasting value and deeper customer relationships in an ever-changing world
• Spotlighting opportunities in the market and future-proofing your business

Clare Beardmore, director, Legal & General Mortgage Club

09.50 – 10.20  Fireside chat: analysing the current shape of the market and assessing the future outlook

• Economic forecast and subsequent impact on the housing market and mortgage lending
• Trends and future outlook for the UK’s property and mortgage markets
• Unpicking the challenges and opportunities for lenders, distributors, and the wider marketplace

Lee Hopley, Director, economic insight and research, UK Finance
Moderated by: Clare Beardmore, director, Legal & General Mortgage Club

10.20 – 11.05  Panel discussion: in the mind of a lender

• How have lenders adapted their processes during and post-pandemic and why will some changes be permanent
• What impact will the current macroeconomic environment have on lending decisions?
• The current state of high loan-to-value lending and its impact on affordability

Amanda Bryden, head of Halifax Intermediaries and Scottish Widows Bank
Mark Hollands, head of sales & distribution, Bluestone Mortgages
Ben Williams, corporate relationship manager, Coventry for Intermediaries
Moderated by: Abi Greenhalgh, director, Nest Financial Services (UK)

11.05 – 11.25  Preparing for new consumer duty rules

• what’s new?
• How will the distribution landscape change?
• What challenges will arise for the broker and how will these be overcome?

Chloe Timperley, senior policy adviser, AMI

11.25 – 11.55  Networking coffee break

12.50 – 13.20  Fireside chat: green agenda - adapting to changing circumstances

• Recognising your role in the green revolution and the opportunity to forge better relationships with your customers
• Supporting landlords whilst navigating existing and future EPC changes
• Advising homeowners seeking to invest in improving the energy efficiency of their properties
• Understanding the value difference between high and low-energy homes

Cerys Williams, finance partnerships manager, Sero
Moderated by: Andy Mason, head of strategic partnerships & housing, Lloyds Banking Group 

13.20    Closing remarks followed by networking lunch
Jamie Hurst, publishing director, Mortgage Solutions

14.20    Conference close

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