SFNet Europe: Chapter & NextGen Events - Manchester

October 8, 2026 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM (GMT Daylight Time)

Commencing with a NextGen Networking Lunch for professionals under 40 leading into the Chapter Event. During the afternoon there will be three expert panel discussions, closing with a networking drinks reception.

Programme:

1230-1400: NextGen Networking Lunch 

1400-1800: Chapter Event

• Panel 1: Market Update 
• Comfort break
• Panel 2: The Cyber Landscape
• Comfort break
• Panel 3: The Future Relevance of Invoice Discounting and Asset-Based Lending
• Closing remarks followed by a Networking Drinks Reception

Panel 1: Market Update

• Kim Hughes, Head of Asset-Based Lending, Skipton Business Finance
• Frank Husken, CEO, Finterface 
• James Tarleton, Partner, Finance, Addleshaw Goddard
• Moderator: Julian Osborne, Director, Debt & Capital Advisory, PwC

Panel 2: The Cyber Landscape

• Harold Brako, Finance Litigation & Disputes Partner, Addleshaw Goddard
• Simon Mills, Barrister, Radcliffe Chambers

Panel 3: The Future Relevance of Invoice Discounting & Asset-Based Lending (ABL)

• Emma Lister, Managing Director, Debt Advisory, FTI Consulting
• Ian Flaxman, Head of Growth Finance, Allica Bank
• Rachel Heighington, Head of SME Restructuring, Shawbrook
• Moderator: Philippa McCarthy, Partner, Addleshaw Goddard

Pricing:

• SFNet Europe Members - no charge
• NextGen professionals under 40 - no charge
• Guest of an SFNet member £29
• Non-members £39

Note: programme is subject to change.  

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Registration

Contact Information

Contact: Helen Dean

Email: europe@sfnet.com