The CML Seminar Theatre will be chaired by Jackie Bennett, head of policy at the CML. The programme, which runs for the full two days of Manchester Expo, covers the following areas:
• The FSA’s views on the Provider/Distributor relationship.
• Self-cert and non-conforming lending.
• Overseas mortgages.
• Treating Customers Fairly (TCF): how can lenders support the intermediary.
• Preparing for an FSA mystery shop.
On Day Two of the show the FSA’s Provider/Distributor relationship and mystery shop seminars will be replaced by:
• Buy-to-let mortgages.
• Islamic Home Finance.
Daniel Nwaokolo, Mortgage Business Expo Manchester show manager, commented: “Mortgage Business Expo is delighted to announce the CML seminar programme for this year’s Manchester show. The programme itself covers a number of key issues on the intermediary agenda including TCF, FSA mystery shopping and the Provider/Distributor relationship. The seminars will also provide delegates with information on how to access growing sectors such as self-cert and sub-prime.
“We are aware that the true value of the mortgage industry is in the partnerships formed between intermediaries and lenders/product providers. Mortgage Business Expo plays a key role in facilitating these partnerships by putting our intermediary delegates in contact with our lender and product provider exhibitors."
Sue Anderson, head of member and external relations at the CML, said: “The CML is proud to be involved with Mortgage Business Expo. The free seminar programme is packed with expert information that delegates will be able to take away and use immediately, adding even more value to their day in Manchester. Whether you’re interested primarily in FSA-regulated lending, commercial, buy-to-let, or even overseas mortgages, there is something for everyone.”
Frank Eve, managing director of Frank Eve Consulting Ltd and speaking on TCF at the CML seminar theatre, said: “Mortgage Business Expo Manchester is an ideal opportunity for the industry to speak face to face with intermediary practitioners to gain valuable feedback on issues and concerns. From an intermediary perspective, having most of the lenders and service providers in one place provides an easy and relaxed environment to get up to the minute information and assistance.”
Mortgage Business Expo Manchester will also include a full seminar programme organised by the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI). Plus two new Pavilions will feature in Manchester for the first time: the International Property Investment (IPI) Pavilion and the Equity Release Pavilion. Alongside this is the Secured Loans Seminar Theatre, another addition to the Manchester Show.
All three areas will contain key industry exhibitors plus a range of seminars from industry experts delivering information and advice on how to enter these potentially lucrative markets.
