Commercial Credit & Collections Conference, Thursday 22nd May, York

Commercial Credit & Collections Conference

Thursday 22nd May

York

The return of the in-person Commercial Credit & Collections Conference series will continue on Thursday 22nd May at the Milner Hotel in York. The event was first launched in 2019 and has been a virtual event in recent years but it returned with an events in Leeds and Manchester in 2024. The Commercial Credit & Collections Conference series focuses on the latest updates in credit management and insolvency.

The next edition of the conference will provide Credit Managers and FDs with access to credit management and insolvency-related advice. The  Commercial Credit & Collections conferences are a platform to learn more about new industry services, products, the latest technology and best practice.

About: This event seeks to create an engaging environment with the aim of enabling all participants to learn about forthcoming technological innovations and industry developments within commercial credit management. Lenders, creditors and collections specialists will discuss, debate and dissect regulatory and thematic business challenges whilst discussing the benefits of technological innovation.
Format: The conference is slightly different from the traditional conference set-up with the event focused upon a series of panel sessions with no individual sales pitch presentations. 
This event will be free to attend for commercial credit and collections professionals but where possible we will limit the number of suppliers who view the event. Chosen sponsors will also be given extra access and options at the event

Attendees (Free to qualifying attendees)

  • Credit Managers
  • Credit Controllers
  • Finance Managers
  • Finance Directors (FDs)
  • Chief Finance Officers (CFOs)

Agenda TBC:

Agenda from the last event:

  • 9am Event registration and networking
  • 10am: Event opening and introduction by event Chair’s Ian Leslie from Marsh McLennan and Brendan Clarkson from PKF
  • 10.05am: Economic Update: Edward Johnstone from Arbuthnot Latham & Co
  • 10.25am: Panel discussion on economic and political change impacting trade credit risk. Chaired by Brendan Clarkson from PKF. Panelists:  Steven Radley from Turnbull, Ian Strangward from Karndean Designflooring, Luke Sculthorp from CICM and Ian Leslie from Marsh.
  • 11.20am: Breaks into two round table discussion groups in Chester and Derby suites discussing credit risk. Starter topics: How do high-interest rates and energy bill costs impact business? How to manage the cost of doing business and economic uncertainty. Round tables chaired by Ian Leslie from Marsh McLennan and Brendan Clarkson from PKF
  • 12.20pm: Lunch and Networking
  • 1.30pm:  Late Payments, Data & Analytics and Technology:  The impact of business credit and late payment. Can analysis of data help improve credit and collection practices? Chaired by Ian Leslie from Marsh. Panelists: Sukh Jutley from Bunzl, Chris Dick from Registry Trust, Mark Porter from Capital On Tap John Griffiths from Experian.
  • 2.30pm: Breaks into two round table discussion groups in Chester and Derby suites discussing data and technology. Starter topics: How has data usage changed since the pandemic? Is there now a new role for Open Banking? Assessing risk in trade credit scorecards. What are credit teams asking for? What are the advantages of reviewing regular CCJ data? Can technology help bridge late payment challenges? Round tables chaired by Ian Leslie from Marsh McLennan and Brendan Clarkson from PKF
  • 3.30pm EVENT CLOSE 

*CICM members can claim CPD points by attending this event.

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SUPPORTER THOUGHT LEADERS:

Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor. With more than 45,000 colleagues advising clients in over 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data-driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue of $23 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman.www.marsh.com.

PKF is one of the UK’s largest and most successful accountancy brands.  We provide a full range of audit, accountancy, tax and advisory services, and are experts at simplifying complexity – we’re particularly well-known for working with large, complex, high-profile businesses with challenging issues in fast-moving and highly technical areas. www.pkf-l.com

SUPPORTED BY:

The Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) is the world’s largest professional association for the credit community. Formed over 80 years ago, the Institute was granted its Royal Charter in 2014. The trusted leader in expertise for all credit and collections matters, it represents the profession across trade, consumer and international credit, and all credit-related services. It is the only such organisation accredited by Ofqual and it offers a comprehensive range of services and bespoke solutions for the credit professional (www.cicm.com) as well as services and advice for the wider business community, including the acclaimed CICM/BEIS Managing Cashflow guides.

 

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EVENT SPEAKER LIST AND PROFILES:

EVENT CHAIRS:

Ian Leslie, Trade Credit Sales & Business Development Leader at Marsh McLennan

Ian Leslie has walked the unique path of accountant to sales leader and has over 20 years experience working in both finance and sales across a variety of sectors including Property and Insurance. Working as the UK & Ireland Sales & Business Development Leader in Marsh Credit Speciality he specialising in cashflow optimisation solutions, and

Ian always seeks to provide his clients with a tangible financial benefit.

As a sales leader, he aims to move sales in insurance into the 21st century, and bring through the next generation of sales talent.

Ian is a big supporter of the benefits of collaboration and regularly works with others within the industry to organise events and workshops aimed at sharing best practice and improving our ever-evolving industry.

Brendan Clarkson, Director – Business Advisory at PKF Littlejohn

Brendan Clarkson has more than 25 years of experience in corporate lending and insolvency, working with businesses of all sizes, lenders, creditors and government bodies.

Brendan has built close relationships with solicitors, other professionals, banks and client companies in order to understand their debt management needs. He has also developed good working relationships with government organisations. He appreciates the range of debt recovery options available to organisations, and works hard to ensure their best interests are served.

Brendan has regular contact with the credit management profession through his involvement in credit circles across the UK. He has served as chair of Surrey and Sussex CICM and is heavily involved with the institute.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

*There is a limited amount of passes set aside for suppliers: Costs start at £199+VAT per pass for DCAs. Other suppliers cost start at £299+VAT – these passes are limited

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