Mayer Brown International LLP, 201 Bishopsgate, London

14th November, 2019

This is a unique gathering, where you can network with established receivables finance providers and ‘alternative’ SME funders and find out how the competitive landscape for commercial finance is changing.

The comprehensive programme provides insights into the priorities influencing SMEs’ financial choices and showcases the latest technology-enabled distribution models.

Speakers

Marc Bajer – CEO, Hadrian’s Wall Capital
Glenn Blackman – Founding Partner, FundInvoice LLP
Stephane Blanchoz – Head of SME Alternative Financing, BNP Paribas Asset Management
Andrew Bowden-Brown – Partner, Francis Wilks & Jones
André Casterman – Independent Consultant
Geoffrey Wynne – Partner, Sullivan & Worcester
and others

Conference Highlights

This is a unique gathering, where you can network with established receivables finance providers and ‘alternative’ SME funders and find out how the competitive landscape for commercial finance si charging.

The comprehensive programme provides insights into the priorities influencing SMEs’ financial choices and showcases the latest technology-enabled distribution models.

SME FINANCE MARKET UPDATE
Warren Mead, Global Co-Lead of Fintech, KPMG
What is the reality of today’s SME finance mix?
Analysing the major trends in SME business finance and whether new platforms and alternative sources of finance have democratised access to finance.

• Customer uptake: what is the reality of SME funding and the penetration of non-bank finance?
• To what extent are new online receivables finance platforms becoming a primary source of funding rather than an add-on to existing bank facilities?
• How have AltFi providers fared and what have been the rates of default?
• Pinpointing market growth: where it can be found and is it sustainable?

FOSTERING THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT FOR ALTERNATIVE FINANCE:
Examining the government agenda for reforming the SME lending market and to what extent initiatives can support and galvanise the adoption of non-bank finance.

• How is the UK’s Bank Referral Scheme being implemented? What is the criteria for selecting platforms and the up-take thus far?
• How should the client relationship be managed between bank, platform provider, borrower and lender?
• What infrastructure needs to be created to support the alternative finance market?
• To what extent will these initiatives shape the competitive landscape of the finance market?

FINTECH M&A OUTLOOK
Over the last 2 years the SME funding market has seen much investment in FinTech start-ups and M&A activity from strategic buyers. This session will explore the strategic considerations for FinTech founders when launching new technology offerings including:

• Finance versus technology plays and creating white-label products for JVs and alliances
• Considerations for planning and maximising successful exit strategies e.g. strategic whole / part sale, IPO etc
• The purchaser’s perspective on due diligence, different ownership structures and the continuing participation of founders

Photos & Gallery