Restricted access to funding, an uncertain economic environment, and the increasing number of borrowers defaulting on loans – these are some of the current challenges forcing industry leaders to make important strategic decisions about where to focus resources. This leading industry event comes at a time of great regulatory change and is a unique opportunity for business leaders to discuss how to optimise lending and debt management policies within the new framework. For the seventh time, this conference will bring together senior representatives to share ideas and discuss the major strategic issues affecting consumer finance.Confirmed speakers include:Derik Farrar, Head of Retail Assets, Western Europe Retail Banking, BarclaysAlan Brener, Director, Regulatory Risk Strategy, SantanderChristopher Keane, Head of Consumer Lending, BarclaysClodagh Gunnigle, Chief Risk Officer, UK Home Lending, GE MoneyNick Pearson, Director, External Affairs, Baines & Ernst