FCA TO GIVE KEY NOTE ADDRESS AT FINANCIAL SERVICES EXPO MANCHESTER

28 April 2014

Front Events, organisers of the Financial Services Expo (FSE) Manchester exhibition for intermediaries, brokers and financial advisers, has today (28^th April 2014) announced the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will be providing the key note address at the show.

Lynda Blackwell, mortgages and mutuals sector manager at the FCA, and one of the chief architects of the Mortgage Market Review (MMR), will be speaking about the new mortgage market environment now the new rules have landed plus will be providing an update on the current live issues under consideration by the regulator. Lynda will also be looking ahead to the European Mortgage Credit Directive and outlining some of the changes this will mean for the UK market.

FSE Manchester will also offer a range of presentations with a seminar programme put together by the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) covering topics such as:

The economy, housing and the mortgage market – an expert view provided by Stefano Silvestrin of Nationwide Building Society.
A lender and distributor panel debate with participants from Aldermore, Nationwide, Simplybiz amongst others.
A look at potential new business areas for advisers including a focus on lead generation, equity release and second-charge loans.

FSE Manchester follows on from the success of last year’s London exhibition and is aimed at the entire advisory community in the North. It takes place on Wednesday 21^st May 2014 at Emirates Old Trafford, the new name for the home of Lancashire County Cricket Club.

FSE Manchester will also offer attendees access to a range of lenders, providers and distributors actively looking to build relationships and engage with the advisory profession. Over 35 exhibitors are signed up to appear including lenders such as Accord, Aldermore, the Leeds Building Society, the Nationwide, Precise, Santander and Skipton Building Society.

James Prosser, Director of Front Events, commented:

“Given the fact FSE Manchester is taking place less than a month after the introduction of the MMR we know how important it will be for advisers to hear from the regulator on the new environment and what they see as they key issues for our marketplace post-MMR. This is why we are delighted to announce Lynda Blackwell as our key note speaker at the exhibition on the 21^st May and I’m sure all attendees will relish the chance to hear from the FCA and put their thoughts and questions to her about the practicalities of working in this ‘new world’.

“AMI has also put together a quality programme of seminars which offer something for everyone including a look at the state of the economy and the housing/mortgage market plus a review of some potentially exciting business areas such as equity release and second-charge loans. Our panel debate will feature an array of experienced industry players providing attendees with the chance to quiz some of the major players at both lenders and distributors. Coupled with the array of exhibitors we have at the show we believe FSE Manchester is a must-attend event for all those working in the advisory profession in the North. We look forward to seeing you all in Manchester next month.”

Further details on Financial Services Expo Manchester, including how to register, are now available at: www.fsemanchester.co.uk

If you are a member of the press and would like to attend Financial Services Expo Manchester please contact Rob Griffiths at White Dragon Communications on: rob@whitedragoncomms.co.uk or 07983 641566.

NOTES TO EDITORS

Financial Services Expo Manchester 2014 will take place on the 21^st May 2014 at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.
FSE is a series of new events breaking exhibition boundaries offering sponsors, exhibitors, and delegates a market-leading experience designed for the modern financial adviser.
FSE Manchester will offer advisers access to an array of industry exhibitors as well as a conference programmed put together by leading trade bodies.
For more information on Emirates Old Trafford visit: http://www.emiratesoldtrafford.co.uk/
Front Events was launched in 2013 by James Prosser who has over 15 years of corporate planning event and hosting experience.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For more information on Front Events and Financial Services Expo Manchester, please contact James Prosser on:

Tel: 07964 293166

E-mail: jp@frontevents.co.uk

Website: www.frontevents.co.uk

Press enquiries:

Rob Griffiths, White Dragon Communications, Mobile: 07983 641566; E-mail: rob@whitedragoncomms.co.uk