Knowledge Bank founder and CEO Nicola Firth is returning to the FP Show 2025 once again to moderate the hugely popular Live Criteria Clinics.

Register for free to attend here.

Plan your day at the FP Show

Doors open at 9:30am on 21st November, with the Live Criteria Clinic sessions running throughout the day, offering brokers the chance to engage directly with industry leaders.

10:15–11:00 – BTL mortgages
From single properties through to limited company lending, MUFBs and HMOs, this session will explore lender criteria and appetite across the BTL market, helping brokers navigate opportunities for all types of landlords.

Panellists include:

• Zahira Fayyaz, head of key accounts at Market Financial Solutions
• Liz Syms, CEO and founder of Connect Mortgages
• David Whittaker, CEO at Keystone Property Finance
• Chris Monaghan, associate director of marketing at Nomo
• Caroline Mirakian, proposition and marketing director at United Trust Bank
• Paul Huxter, head of intermediary sales and distribution at West One
• Andrea Glasgow, sales director of specialist mortgages and bridging at Hampshire Trust Bank

11:15–12:00 – Commercial mortgages
• Discover how lenders are approaching the commercial property market with live insights into criteria, current appetite and how to successfully place deals in today’s climate.

The panel will include:

• Stephen Spinks, head of broker sales at Allica Bank
• Emily Hollands, group head of distribution at OSB Group
• Tanya Elmaz, managing director of intermediary sales at Together
• Jamie Russell, commercial director at Ortus Secured Finance
• Duncan Abraham, regional director at West One
• Duncan Kreeger, CEO and founder of TAB

12:30–1:15 – Bridging – (light refurb)
• Unpack how lenders are supporting short-term projects from cosmetic upgrades to light refurbishments and hear how criteria is shaping real-world case placement.

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Featuring in this panel will be:

• Lorenzo Satchell, director of sales at Capitalrise
• Nick Warren, business development manager at United Trust Bank
• Samantha Dance, business development manager at Glenhawk
• Mike Underwood, relationship manager at Black & White Bridging
• Donna Francis, managing director at Envelop
• Erbil Erbil, debt investment specialist at Bridge Invest
• Diana Lotfi, partner and head of commercial property at Starck Uberoi Soliticitors
• Jamie Pritchard, director of sales at MS Lending Group

1:30–2:15 – Development finance
• Dive into the world of ground-up and conversion projects as experts unpack funding structures, criteria nuances and opportunities in the development space.

Speakers will include:

• Lee Francis, head of origination at Capitalrise
• Matthew Blaine, head of origination at Atelier
• Christopher von Strandmann, partner and head of banking at Harold Benjamin
• Adam Butler, sales and marketing director at Avamore Capital
• Miz Herrera, director of operations at Salboy Capital

2:30–3:15 – Bridging – (heavy refurb)
• Explore how lenders are tackling more complex refurbishments. This session will cover key criteria, funding considerations, and how to present heavy refurb deals for successful placement in today’s market.

The panel will feature:

• Richard Deacon, managing director at Octane Capital
• Xavier de Pauw, founder of Kennek
• Raphael Benggio, director of bridging at MT Finance
• Mark Marlow, head of sales at Colenko
• Gavin Diamond, CEO at Inspired Lending
• Ian Miller-Haws, sales director at Aspen

Register early to attend

Last year’s FP Show attracted a large number of attendees, with 82% of delegates rating the panels highly for their range and quality.

It is expected that all sessions will be oversubscribed again this year, and therefore we advise delegates to register and turn up early to get a seat.

Those interested in visiting The FP Show and attending the live criteria clinics can register for free to attend on our brand new website here.