It will be the 10th year that MBE has taken place. In that time we have seen substantial changes in the mortgage market and have seen the market reach remarkable highs as well as tough lows. The return this year of an additional MBE event held in Manchester was seen as synonymous with the more positive, if not still cautious, outlook given by many within the industry. As usual AMI will be running a full seminar programme spanning the two days at MBE. The programme will include a diverse range of topics which affect mortgage brokers. The seminars will cover the lender broker market, alternative business streams, the impact of the economy on the market, protection and marketing and lead generation issues. Furthermore, in light of the forthcoming changes to regulation in the UK market from both the MMR and from the European Mortgage Directive – CARRPD, we also have speakers from the FSA and our European trade body partners BIPAR. Clearly FSA has been publically consulting on MMR for more than two years now. We would hope to see the publication of its final consultation paper made soon. The constant uncertainly that this delay brings can only be detrimental to the market. In addition, the European dynamic will continue to be prevalent and we need to be clear that the direction the directive is taking does not go beyond the level of regulation that FSA is proposing in the MMR. The mortgage market will continue to grow, adapt and evolve as it always has done. MBE offers a unique opportunity for the various aspect of the market to engage with one another. We hope that MBE continues thrive in meeting these needs over the next 10 years. Monthly news round-up Quarterly Economic Bulletin – Volume 20 
The latest AMI Quarterly Economic Bulletin has been published, setting out a current view of the economy, the mortgage market and housing market. Although average house prices have fallen from last year a closer look at the report shows that the gap between regional house prices is expanding. This means that considering house prices on a national basis is becoming less informative about the true picture in the market. Read the full newsflash Featured articles NMG's Mortgage Intermediary Census | Research 
Every month NMG conducts a minimum of 150 online surveys with protection focused advisers / mortgage brokers, using NMG's regularly refreshed panel of 1,500+ advisers. AMI uses the omnibus facility on Mortgage Intermediary Census every month to run their own bespoke questions; the results from which are shared with their members. Read the latest AMI research results. AMI yearbook | Your questions to the networks  Every month NMG conducts a minimum of 150 online surveys with protection focused advisers / mortgage brokers, using NMG's regularly refreshed panel of 1,500+ advisers. AMI uses the omnibus facility on Mortgage Intermediary Census every month to run their own bespoke questions; the results from which are shared with their members. Read this article and the full AMI yearbook online. Forthcoming events  Financial Ombudsman Service events 
FOS run training days and seminars around the UK, aimed at giving businesses the opportunity to learn more about the ombudsman service. The next FOS event is "introducing the ombudsman" and will cover topics on
The Mortgage Event 2011 – 7, 8, 14 and 15 December  The Mortgage Event will travel to four different locations around the country – bringing the industry's leading figures to a venue near you. Each CPD accredited programme is specifically tailored to address the current issues and concerns facing mortgage professionals in the area. Visit The Mortgage Event 2011 event page   This information has been prepared for the members and contacts of the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries. The information and options expressed in this document are not necessarily comprehensive and do not purport to give professional advice. If you would like specific information or assistance please call your usual contact at AMI. The information contained in this email is intended only for the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. It may contain privileged and confidential information and if you are not an intended recipient you must not copy, distribute or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this email in error, please notify us immediately by telephone on 020 7628 1287. www.a-m-i.org.uk is a site operated by the Association of Independent Financial Advisers("We", "us" or "our"). AIFA and the Association of Independent Financial Advisers, a company limited by guaranteed, registered in England and Wales under Companies Acts with number 3779289. Our registered office is 100 Fetter Lane, London, EC4N 1BN. Our main trading address is Austin Friars House, 2-6 Austin Friars, London EC2N 2HD. Also, www.aifa.net and www.theafb.net are site's operated by Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) and Association of Finance Brokers (AFB) and are trading names of the Association of Independent Financial Advisers. |
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