AMI Seminar Programme - Free to Attend

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Day One, Wednesday 16 November 2011

10.20 - Economic impact of the Economy 

Mark and Nigel will review the current economic situation, its impact on the housing and mortgage market, the likely effects of this on mortgage products and pricing and the results for borrowers and the intermediary community.

Mark Baker, Wriglesworth
Nigel Stockton, Countrywide

11.30 - What to look for in a Network, are they still relevant, or is direct a viable option?

Businesses can work successfully with either model. The panel will discuss Networks and their relevance including compliance, marketing tools and the benefits of mortgage panels. 

This is your opportunity to pose questions to some of the biggest Networks. 
Send in advance to charlotte@a-m-i.org.uk . Additional questions will be taken from the audience at the debate. 

Speakers include:
David Copland, Pink
Gemma Harle, TenetLime
Keith Atkinson, Openwork

12.30 Current issues for the lender broker market 

Communication between lenders and intermediaries is now more important than ever. Changes to products, LTV criteria and brands have opened up a new series of challenges. 

This is your opportunity to pose questions to some of the biggest lenders. 
Send in advance to charlotte@a-m-i.org.uk . Additional questions will be taken from the audience at the debate. 

Speakers include:
David Finlay, Barclays 
Paul Howard, Nationwide for Intermediaries
John Truswell, Northern Rock
Lee Gladwell, Platform 
Mark Snape, GE Money Home Lending

14.00 - Consumer protection - the way forward

Come and hear the leading experts outline the need for change in the mortgage world and the industry response, represented by five consumers, as to why brokers are best placed to deliver the best outcomes for consumers.

Speakers include:
Jason Berry, Safe & Secure 
Kevin Carr, Kevin Carr Consulting
Mark Graves, Linear PINK
Peter Brodnicki, Mortgage Advice Bureau

15.00 - The potential impacts of the European mortgage market directive on the market

BIPAR are the trade body that represents the interests of intermediaries across Europe. AMI works with BIPAR to represent UK interests in Brussles. Hear first-hand from those working directly with MEP's and the Commission about the new directive on residential mortgages, the desired impacts of the directive and the implications for the UK market and intermediaries in particular.

Speakers Include:
Isabelle Audigier, BIPAR
Rebekka De Nie, BIPAR
 

Day Two, Thursday 17 November 2011

10.30 - Marketing and lead generation 

Jeff Knight will set out the effective use of technology to generate profitable enquiries and convert them to long term potential business.

Mark Lofthouse will outline the on-going development of sourcing technology to deliver optimal outcomes for consumers and brokers.

Jeff Knight, Tonic Marketing 
Mark Lofthouse, Mortgage Brain

11.30 - Alternative business streams:

This is your opportunity to hear from three experts on areas that you can use to diversify and grow your business.

In business it’s not always what you know but who you know. How can you form effective and lucrative relationships and alliances with specialists who cover the product areas you don’t? 

Come and hear these specialists present and debate how brokers should be employing a variety of solutions to embrace the broadest possible customer base.

Buy to let – James Chidgey, Nationwide for Intermediaries
Equity release – Dean Mirfin, KRS 
Peter Welch, Bridge water equity release

12.30 - Current issues on the Lender broker market

Communication between lenders and intermediaries is now more important than ever. Changes to products, LTV criteria and brands have opened up a new series of challenges. 

This is your opportunity to pose questions to some of the biggest lenders. 
Send in advance to charlotte@a-m-i.org.uk . Additional questions will be taken from the audience at the debate. 

Speakers include:
Alan Cleary, Precise Mortgages
Andrew Lees, Paragon
Julian Hartley, ING 
Peter Curran, Lloyds Banking Group plc

14.00 - Update on the mortgage market from the FSA

Sheila Nicoll, FSA

15.00 - Fraud - have we learnt from the mistake of the past?

Key issues surrounding attempts at fraud within the mortgage market. What brokers need to be aware of, key steps to minimise risk and the problems if we do nothing.

Join us to improve your knowledge of fraud and how to avoid it.

John Malone, PMS
Robert Sinclair, AMI