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JOIN US ON THURSDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2025
Finastra has the pleasure of inviting you to an exclusive event in London, designed specifically for industry leaders with interest in the SME and bilateral lending space.
The event aims to bridge the SME lending gap and expand access by empowering financial institutions to scale personalization and drive innovation through AI, data analytics, and unified platforms. Industry leaders will share strategies for navigating market shifts, overcoming operational challenges, and leveraging technology to unlock new opportunities and economic growth in the SME and bilateral lending space.
Explore the future of SME and bilateral lending with industry leaders as we tackle market shifts, operational challenges, and technology-driven growth.
Gain actionable strategies for expanding SME lending access, personalizing client experiences at scale, and leveraging AI and data analytics to drive innovation.
Hear real-world success stories from top financial institutions and discover how unified platforms can reduce costs and unlock new opportunities while building resilience.
Closing the SME lending gap requires collaboration between banks, governments, and lending specialists, combining the strengths of traditional relationships with the agility of modern technology to unlock economic growth.
EVENT AGENDA
For more information about the event, you can access the full event Agenda here:
WHAT TO EXPECT
VIP TREATMENT
Exclusive invitation to the event, followed by a sumptuous networking cocktail reception
EXCLUSIVE BUSINESS EXCHANGE
Maximise your business exchange outcomes
AWARD WINNING SOLUTIONS
Witness the innovative solutions that are transforming the industry
CONNECT WITH THE BEST
Exchange Business Cards with Key Industry Leaders
THE SPEAKERS
Saad Malik
Director, Lending Commercialisation & Sustainability
Lloyds Banking Group
Jonathan Rouse
Regional Vice President
nCino
Anna Roughley
Deputy Chief Executive
The Lending Standards Board
Linda Gaye
Sales Director of Corporate Lending
Finastra
Conrad Ford
Chief Product Officer
Allica Bank
Eric Li
Head of Global Banking Research
Coalition Greenwich
Elena Sankova
Global Solution Consultant, Head of European Transaction Banking
Finastra
Philippa Pykett
Head of Growth Digital SME Lending
Shawbrook Bank
Susana Ponce Froment
Global Head of Financial and Credit Risk
Tide
Alexander Sparke-Read
Principal Product Manager
Finastra
Thanasis Bakos
Director Strategy and Policy
British Business Bank
Martin McTague
National Chair
Federation of Small Businesses
Jonathan Power
Vice President, Europe Sales, Corporate Lending
Finastra
OUR UNIQUE FORMAT
WHAT BETTER NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY THAN A COCKTAIL-STYLE FUNCTION, WITH DELIGHTFUL CANAPÉS AND A BOTTOMLESS SUPPLY OF DELICIOUS BEVERAGES. DELEGATES CAN EXPECT EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND ATTENTION.
NETWORKING COCKTAIL RECEPTION:
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
OBSERVE AND PARTICIPATE IN HIGHLY FOCUSED & ENGAGING PANEL DISCUSSIONS WITH YOUR PEERS WHO ARE HAND-PICKED INDUSTRY EXPERTS. HEAR FIRST HAND FROM SENIOR INDUSTRY PRACTITIONERS ABOUT THE CHALLENGES THAT THEY'RE FACING, PREPARING FOR UPCOMING REGULATIONS & BEST PRACTICES THAT ARE MARKET SPECIFIC
GET A FRONT ROW SEAT TO AWARD WINNING SOLUTIONS THAT ARE TRANSFORMING DEPARTMENTS AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK KEY QUESTIONS DIRECTLY TO PRODUCT SPECIALISTS AND PRACTITIONERS WHO ARE ACTUALLY USING THE SOLUTION.
THE SOLUTION PRESENTATION
TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS ANONYMOUSLY OR OPENLY USING OUR QUESTION APP. RAISE QUESTIONS, TAKE PART IN LIVE POLLS AND UPVOTE YOUR FAVOURITE QUESTIONS.
LIVE ANONYMOUS QUESTIONS DURING SESSIONS
WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE, DELEGATES WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK, EXCHANGE BUSINESS CARDS AND ARRANGE FOLLOW UP MEETINGS.
NETWORKING & BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE
ALL DELEGATES WILL HAVE COMPLEMENTARY ACCESS TO FOLLOW UP WEBINARS.
COMPLIMENTARY POST EVENT WEBINAR
JOIN OUR EXCLUSIVE SME LENDING EVENT IN LONDON
Registration is subject to a qualification process and approval. Please complete the form below and we will be in touch to confirm your access.
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