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Our 2022
Agenda

Schedule and Agenda

FULL AGENDA

08:00 AM - 08:30 AM

Registration and exhibition open

08:30 AM - 08:40 AM

Welcome from Master of Ceremonies

08:40 AM - 08:50 AM

Principal Partner welcome

Paul Munt
Paul Munt
Managing Director of Property Lending,, Assetline Capital
David Fitzgibbon
David Fitzgibbon
Director, AltX
08:50 AM - 10:00 PM

Unlock the potential of SME lending

Client experience | loan administration

In this practical workshop, join John Sgambelluri as he unpacks the risks and rewards associated with kickstarting the SME loan process in advance of loan applications. Hear case studdies of real client relationships and learn how you can manage a seamless client experience to generate successful lending outcomes.

You will learn to:

  • Use financial statements and client-centric resources to collaborate on the SME growth expectations and needs.
  • Identify SME performance requirements to substantiate their proposed investment need.
  • Take the lead, consolidate the depth of relationship and generate additional revenue.
  • Seamlessly blend planning with advice and play the pivotal role in forecasting the borrowing power.
John Sgambelluri
John Sgambelluri
Partner, Accendo Financial
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM

Partner spotlight

Steve Lake
Steve Lake
Steve Lake Director of Partnerships, National Lending Group
10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Morning tea and networking break

10:30 AM - 10:35 AM

Partner spotlight

Mallissa Vourakis
Mallissa Vourakis
Business Development Manager, ODIN Business Lending
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM

Panel: Unpacking SME funding solutions

strategic partnerships | client experience | funding solutions

In this interactive panel discussion, hear from Dr Craig Latham, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) deputy, as he provides insights into the development of the Business Funding Guide.

Dr Latham will be joined on stage by a principal SME accountant and broker as they share how they have leveraged strategic partnerships to deliver holistic, seamless funding solutions to their clients.

The panel will uncover how you, as trusted advisers, can harness the guide and proactively manage relationships to help your clients make the best choice for their business.

John Sgambelluri
John Sgambelluri
Partner, Accendo Financial
Dr Craig Latham
Dr Craig Latham
Deputy Australian Small Business and Family Enterpris­­e Ombudsman
Brian Willet
Brian Willet
Director, Fincare Accounting
11:05 AM - 11:10 AM

Partner Spotlight

Brendan Andrews
Brendan Andrews
Business Development Manager, Mortgage Choice
11:10 AM - 12:20 AM

Turn the language of finance into a language of action

SME growth strategy | funding success factors

In this session, gain key insights into lender expectations including their approach to credit and why they are supportive of accountants as key contributors to the process.

Develop practical tools and uncover the SME client blueprint built for successful financing:

  • Business health check. Determine how well your client’s business is performing and develop key actions for success.
  • Goal setting. Develop a practical scorecard to assess hurdles and set regular reviews.
  • Growth. Discover the SME client journey and identify growth opportunities to securing funding approval.
  • Sustainable success. Uncover the measures a bank will use to determine SME loan approvals so you can shape your client’s business for long-term success.
John Sgambelluri
John Sgambelluri
Partner, Accendo Financial
12:20 PM - 12:25 PM

Partner spotlight

Daniela Pasini
Daniela Pasini
National Director, Professional Services , Commonwealth Bank
12:25 PM - 01:10 PM

Lunch and networking break

01:10 PM - 01:15 PM

Partner spotlight

Todd O'Neill
Todd O'Neill
Managing Director, Xenium Group Pty Ltd
01:15 PM - 01:45 PM

Panel: In conversation with chief risk experts

credit risk strategy | winning loan applications

Step into the mind of a chief risk expert in this interactive discussion and understand how loans are assessed.

Understand what credit risk experts are paying attention to on their end and how you, as an accountant, can best position your client’s application for success.

Karla Poulton
Karla Poulton
General Manager, Operations flexicommercial
Christopher Maclean
Christopher Maclean
Board Advisor, Executive Coach and Strategic Risk Consultant, Risk Advantage Consulting
David Bower
David Bower
Chairman, FSA Group
John Sgambelluri
John Sgambelluri
Partner, Accendo Financial
01:45 PM - 01:50 PM

Partner Spotlight

Cynthia De Vera
Cynthia De Vera
Strategy Manager Australia, Swoop
01:50 PM - 02:05 PM

MC Close

02:05 PM

Event concludes