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S1.Ep1 Less regulation, more opportunity?

Thursday, 17 April at 11am (GMT)

With the government tasking industry regulators to cut red tape and introduce reforms as part of driving business growth, should mortgage advisers be concerned that less regulation could lead to unclear guidance and greater risk - or is now a time for opportunity and development?

Hosted by Twenty7tec’s David Wressell, this special panel discussion webinar features Kate Davies, Executive Director of the IMLA, Jennifer Lloyd, Head of Mortgage Products and Proposition, Skipton Building Society, and Chris Croft, Senior Consultant, Bellevue Law.

The discussion will explore:

  • Regulation exists to protect consumers, ensure financial stability, and promote competition, but is the balance right?
     
  • Could reducing regulation create more opportunities for borrowers and brokers, or does it simply shift risk and responsibility?
     
  • Should affordability assessments be more flexible, especially regarding income multiples? 
     
  • If regulation is reduced, what safeguards should remain and what should advisers do now to prepare for potential regulatory changes and complaints?
     

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Featuring

Kate Davies, Executive Director, IMLA

Kate studied German at Durham University and started her career in local government, following which she moved to the Building Societies Association/Council of Mortgage Lenders where she worked on a wide range of policy matters at both UK and European level.  

When the BSA and CML split in 1996, she stayed with the CML as Senior Policy Adviser and became the CML’s specialist on mortgage regulation.

Since leaving the CML at the end of 2008, Kate has worked freelance for a number of trade associations, and served for six years as a non-executive Director at Darlington Building Society.

She succeeded Peter Williams as IMLA’s Executive Director in January 2018.


Jennifer Lloyd, Head of Mortgage Products and Proposition, Skipton BS

After studying politics and philosophy at Manchester University, Jen joined Skipton Building Society in 2009 - beginning her journey with the company as a Customer Adviser at the society’s branch in Colne, Lancashire. 

Jen later progressed to roles within the company’s marketing department, as well as its strategy and product development teams.

Recognised for her ability to build strong relationships, intuitive leadership, and impassioned approach and commitment to driving results, Jen was promoted to the role of Skipton Building Society’s Head of Product and Propositions in 2023. 
 


Chris Croft, Senior Consultant, Bellevue Law

Chris is a solicitor and senior executive with deep expertise in the financial services sector, underpinned by a wealth of practical knowledge accumulated over a highly successful career spanning nearly four decades.

Most recently serving as a director of a building society, where his roles included General Counsel and the Senior Management Function for Compliance, Chris has profound, hands-on experience of dual FCA and PRA-regulated businesses.

He specialises in regulatory issues and the operational and business requirements of organisations in the financial services sector.

Most recently, Chris played a key role in overseeing the implementation of the PRA and FCA operational resilience requirements and building the plan to implement the new Consumer Duty regime.
 


Hosted by

Twenty7tec's David Wressell

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About Twenty7tec

From a market leader in the provision of technology to mortgage advisers and lenders to a growing presence across wealth and protection advice, Twenty7tec is one of the leading B2B fintech businesses in the UK.