NACFB Funding Future Growth – Supporting brokers across the South East
Brokers, join us for this free event in Canterbury if:
- Your brokerage supports SME clients across the South East
- You are looking to strengthen your presence in the region
- You’d like to gain a deeper understanding of the economy of the region including the predominant industries and SMEs’ appetite for finance
- You’d like to meet representatives from lenders operating across the region to discuss how they can support your clients’ funding needs
- You’d like to network with your peers and lenders in a convivial setting with lunch provided
To ensure focused and meaningful discussion, places are limited and brokers are encouraged to register early.
Please note, this is a broker-only event. NACFB lender Patrons interested in participating in a sponsorship capacity are invited to contact the events team for further information.
What to expect:
Free for brokers to attend, with lunch and refreshments provided, the event brings together commercial finance intermediaries, lenders, service providers and key national trade bodies to examine growth opportunities for small businesses across the South East. Here is what you can expect:
Agenda:
09:30 – Registration and networking
Tea and coffee to be served
10:40 – Key address from the NACFB
With Jim Higginbotham
10:45 – Keynote talk with the British Business Bank
Matt Adey, Chief Economist joins us for an update and insight into the economic landscape currently with a forecast of what’s to come.
11:00 – In conversation: Commercial finance in the South East
Gavin Richardson, Managing Director at Mortgage Finance Brokers, and Lisa Young, Business Lending Manager at Let’s Do Business, join Jim Higginbotham, CEO of the NACFB, to explore the commercial finance landscape across the South East. Bringing together broker, property finance and CDFI perspectives, the panel will examine shifting demand, access to finance, the role of intermediaries, responsible lending and how the market can better support small businesses across the region. Brokers will be encouraged to join the conversation, so come armed with questions.
11:25 – Compliance and Regulation Update
Sarah Cunningham, the NACFB’s Head of Compliance, will update the room on current regulations and any further compliance updates affecting brokers and lenders. This provides an opportunity to ask any questions and keep up to date on current affairs.
11:40 – Partner session with Brickflow
Frazer Campbell, Co-Founder of Brickflow, joins us to discuss the trends of technology for Brokers and Lenders, as well as product recommendations that the market needs right now.
12:00 – Networking and Lunch
Representatives from HSBC, NatWest, TFG Capital, Factored, Finsec, GB Bank, Let’s do Business Finance, Liberty Finance, Goldentree, Recognise Bank lender Patrons will be in attendance. Chosen for the value they add to the modern commercial finance broker, there will be plenty of time to meet and learn about their offerings. The lenders are particularly keen to find out more about your clients’ funding requirements, so do bring potential deals with you to chat through on the day.
12:15 – Lunch and a listening ear
Lunch is served. A further opportunity to network with brokers, lenders, panel experts and members of the NACFB team.
13:00 – Event concludes
Can’t make this event? Not to worry, the Funding Future Growth Roadshow will also be visiting London on 2nd December. We hope to see you at one!
Speakers
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Jim HigginbothamCEO, NACFBJim Higginbotham, the newly appointed CEO of the NACFB, brings over 30 years of commercial finance expertise to the role. Most recently Group CEO at STAR Asset Finance, Jim led transformative growth, centralised operations, and reinforced risk management. His senior roles at Lombard, Barclays, and GE Capital have given him a broad industry perspective. Jim is dedicated to strengthening NACFB’s support for its Members and Patrons while championing professionalism and high standards across the UK’s commercial finance sector.
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Sarah CunninghamHead of Compliance, NACFB
Sarah Cunningham, Head of Compliance and Assurance at the NACFB, Sarah has worked in Compliance for both lenders and brokers.
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Frazer CampbellCo-Founder, Brickflow
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Gavin RichardsonManaging Director, Mortgage Finance Brokers
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Lisa YoungBusiness Lending Manager, Let's Do Business Group
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Matt AdeyManaging Director, Economics and Performance Measurement
