Housing Finance Conference and Exhibition 2024 brochure

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LIVERPOOL | 13-14 MARCH 2024
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About Housing Finance
“I look forward to seeing
you all in Liverpool.
In light of the current
economic and political
uncertainties and the
growing demands in the
sector, it is crucial for
housing associations to
make strategic decisions
that will safeguard their
financial future.
Housing Finance 2024 has been meticulously
designed to provide invaluable insights on tackling
these key challenges, finding effective solutions for
social housing, and much more.
This two-day conference promises to be an
exceptional and immersive experience that no
housing association leader should overlook.”
Introducing Housing Finance 2024
The NHF’s Housing Finance Conference & Exhibition returns with
a packed and thought-provoking agenda. Running across eight
content streams, the sessions will tackle some of the sector’s most
pressing issues and provide space for discussion and engagement
with both colleagues and exhibitors.
This year’s programme will deliver key insights into a breadth of
key challenges (and solutions) in social housing, from finding new
sources of capital, through to business planning, keeping up with
regulatory changes, and much more.
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Kate Henderson, Chief Executive, NHF
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What to expect at Housing Finance 2024
This year will be more crucial than ever, providing an opportunity to take stock before the financial year end
and a general election that could lead to material consequences for the social housing sector.
We’re running eight content streams so you and your team can tailor the conference to your strategy and objectives:
Business
planning and
risk management
NEW NEW NEW
Data and digital
Investment
and funding
Housing
market
Policy and
regulation
Finance
masterclass
Business
transformation
Discussion
forum
Against a backdrop
of uncertainty,
effective business
planning is central
to securing your
organisations’
financial future. This
stream will offer
insightful panel
discussions to help
create strategic
plans, manage
risks and support
business decisions.
Align with the digital
future of finance
and find out about
cutting edge case
studies and best
practices to guide
you through digital
transformation
and automation,
data collection and
reporting, cyber
security and AI
adoption.
Examine the
diversification of
funding, unravel the
complexity of new
investment solutions,
find out what lenders
are looking for and
support the growth
of your organisation.
In this stream,
sector experts and
stakeholders will
assess the state
of the market, as
well as risks and
opportunities
for sector, your
organisation and
residents.
The financial
viability of your
organisation is
dependent on
how we manage
regulatory changes.
This stream will
ensure your team
stays up to date
with all the latest
in policy and
regulation.
Exploring the
tactical facets
required to deliver
and achieve your
objectives. In this
stream, experts will
delve into the details
and clarify the latest
on subjects including
pensions, tax and
financial reporting.
This stream
takes a look at
organisational
structures, how to
identify and harness
the behaviours
to deliver change
and why finance
professionals are
uniquely placed
to lead the way on
innovation.
This is your chance
to reflect on
the main stage
discussions with
these delegate-led
sessions. Connect
with individuals
with different
perspectives and
share strategic
challenges to
crowdsource new
solutions together.
“I see the Housing Finance Conference as the must attend event of the Social Housing
Finance annual calendar. It’s fantastic to have so many key participants in the sector
under one roof, have face-to-face catch ups with delegates and hear from expert panels
on important sector-wide issues.”
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Partner, Pinsent Masons
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Key speakers
Event chair:
Mark Easton,
Home Editor,
BBC
Mark has been the BBC’s home editor since 2004. He is an
award-winning broadcaster and writer who appears regularly on
television, radio and online.
His role is to provide expert analysis and broad perspective on
the issues and stories affecting modern Britain, chronicling the
impact of rapid demographic, technological, economic and global
change. Before taking up his current post, Mr Easton was Home
and Social Affairs Editor at Channel 4 and Political Editor at
Channel 5. His first book ‘Britain etc.’ was published in 2012.
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Key speakers
Arun Poobalasingam,
Funding and Marketing
Director, THFC
Mark Prisk FRICS,
Independent Chair,
Saltaire Housing Ltd
Imran Mubeen,
Director of Treasury,
Bromford
Rich Conway,
Director, Chatham
Financial
Orianne Auzanneau,
Managing Director,
ARA Venn
Sarah Smith,
Chief Financial Officer,
Southern Housing
Miranda Green,
Deputy Opinion Editor,
Financial Times
Victor Da Cuhna,
Chief Executive,
Curo Group
Cara Pacitti,
Senior Economist,
The Resolution Foundation
Gloria Yang,
Executive Director of
Finance, Moat
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Introducing
Finance Fundamentals
An opportunity for newly qualified professionals
and those new to the sector to kick-start their
career through gaining crucial insights, networking
and one-to-one mentoring.
CPD
accredited
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Content
The conference programme includes content to get you up to
date with key technical areas of finance such as tax, pensions,
and financial reporting standards, as well as dedicated session in
developing your career and hearing from sector leaders on how
they have achieved their success.
Networking
If you’re new to the sector or new to the Housing Finance
conference, there will be a networking breakfast which will provide
a space to make new connections and meet friendly faces.
Mentoring
We are offering a valuable opportunity for those who are starting
their career in the sector to participate in a mentoring session
with a finance leader in social housing. Registered mentees will be
matched with one of our expert mentors and have a one-on-one
meeting to discuss their goals, challenges, and gain important
insights and knowledge in how to develop in their career.
Helping you develop your professional skills and knowledge is
important to us which is why this event is CPD accredited. You’ll
receive a Certificate of Attendance and CPD points after you attend.
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Agenda at a glance
Day one – Wednesday 13 March 2024
Registration and exhibition opens
Newcomers networking at the NHF stand
If you’re new to the sector or new to the Housing Finance conference, drop by the NHF stand to meet the team, ask any questions
you have about the conference, or to learn more about the work and ambitions of the NHF. The perfect ice-breaker.
Morning
Breakfast briefing - Unlock greater community impact through modern finance tools.
Chair’s welcome and opening remarks - Mark Easton, Home Editor, BBC.
Main Stage - The big economic picture
Setting the scene for the conference, this session will provide an update on the fast-moving economic backdrop and how high
inflation, increasing borrowing costs and higher spends are impacting housing association’s operating costs.
Main Stage - Is your finance strategy a long-term plan or a short-term fix?
• How can we remain agile amidst changing short term requirements whilst maintaining long term financial security?
• Strategic allocation of resources and where to find them.
• Managing existing stock expenditures and impact on surpluses, interest cover and future financial capacity.
Refreshments and networking in the exhibition
Breakout sessions
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Afternoon
Business
planning and
risk management
How can the
sector maintain
the delivery of new
homes?
Data and digital
Create a
competitive
advantage through
social impact data
reporting
Networking lunch in the exhibition
Investment
and funding
Charting the
upcoming
trajectory of
funding
Housing
market
Housing market
update
Policy and
regulation
Going green: the
economic benefits
of net zero for
social housing
providers
Finance
masterclass
An update on the
defined benefit
pension schemes
valuation
Business
transformation
Redefining the role
of the finance team
Discussion
forum
How can
smaller housing
associations work
collaboratively
to improve their
finances?
Lunchtime session - Best practice treasury management: navigating volatility

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Agenda at a glance
Day one – continued...
Breakout sessions
Business
planning and
risk management
Data and digital
Investment
and funding
Housing
market
Policy and
regulation
Finance
masterclass
Business
transformation
Discussion
forum
How is the insurer’s
view on risk
evolving?
Artificial
Intelligence in
housing finance –
is this the future?
How to fund your
retrofit project
Valuations update
What does the new
regulatory regime
mean for social
housing providers?
Changes to
Financial Reporting
Standards and
SORP are coming
Closing the skills
gap
Unlocking finance
to help solve the
housing crisis
(member only)
Afternoon
Lessons learned
from mergers
‘Proptech’ and the
role of digital in
housing finance
Refreshments and networking in the exhibition
The role of forprofits
and
institutional
investment in
pushing the
development
agenda
Building strong,
sustainable,
strategic and
long-lasting
partnerships with
funders
Main Stage - Working strategically to strengthen the sector’s credit rating
• How do we minimise the impact of sector pressures on credit ratings?
• How can funders support the sector in mitigating credit deterioration?
• Repositioning the business through planning and partnerships.
Getting back
from downgrade:
Lessons learned in
financial viability
In conversation
with HMRC
Elevating the agile
workplace
Explore what
finance teams of
the future look like.
What is the role
of leadership in
finance business
transformation?
Main stage - Secret inspirational keynote
Chair’s closing remarks and end of the first day of the conference
Networking reception in exhibition
You’re invited to spend some quality time in the Housing Finance Exhibition with your peers. This is your opportunity to
meet exhibitors in an informal space by following the prize trail and share experiences and ideas with fellow delegates.
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Off-site networking evening

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Agenda at a glance
Day two – Thursday 14 March 2024
Finance run
Join us for a morning run to kick start your day with endorphins. All abilities are welcome to join a 5km jog taking in the sights of
Liverpool from 7.30am. Meet at registration desks.
Registration opens
Exhibition opens
Chair’s welcome - Mark Easton, Home Editor, BBC
Morning
Main stage - How will plans for public spending impact the sector and its residents?
• Outlooks on government spending.
• What impact have cuts to public spending had on our residents?
• What does the sector need to do in order to ensure the delivery of safe, good-quality, affordable housing for those who need it?
• Making our case for funding to support our residents.
Main Stage - What should the future of rent policy look like for the sector?
• Overview of rent policy and what does a fair rent settlement look like, for the sector and for residents.
• What should rents be for?
• Impacts on investment capacity.
• What are the sector requirements of a long-term rent policy?
Refreshments and networking in the exhibition
Breakout sessions
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Business
planning and
risk management
Data and digital
Investment
and funding
Housing
market
Policy and
regulation
Finance
masterclass
Business
transformation
Discussion
forum
Business planning
and balancing
competing
priorities in an
uncertain market
Repairs and
maintenance: it
starts with data
What impact will the
new Sustainability
Reporting Standard
for Social Housing
have on securing
borrowing?
Enabling the
regeneration rollout
Stock quality
and operational
costs: preparing
for increasing
regulatory
expectations
Cutting costs,
not corners:
streamlining
accounts payable
with smart
automation
Meet the leaders.
Hear and learn
from senior finance
leaders about their
career journeys.
How do you
manage the
financial burdens
of new regulations?

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Agenda at a glance
Day two – continued...
Networking lunch in the exhibition
Breakout sessions
Afternoon
Business
planning and
risk management
Optimising risk
management
Data and digital
Understanding the
long-term value
of investing in
cybersecurity
Investment
and funding
Identifying viable
models to generate
new income
Housing
market
Cost of living crisis:
are we out of the
woods yet?
Policy and
regulation
Navigating new
government
requirements and
the Social Housing
Regulation Act
Finance
masterclass
Policy updates
Main stage - Beyond manifestos: what a new government could mean for sector finances and new supply
In the lead up to the general election and at a time of social and economic pressure, this session will allow you to gain critical insights
on what a new government could mean for the sector, its financial stability and most importantly its residents.
Business
transformation
Discussion
forum
Chair’s closing remarks
Mark Easton, Home Editor, BBC
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“Not just another finance conference. Brilliant
networking and met some great people. Innovative
ideas from exhibitors which I’ll now follow up on.
Inspirational speakers made me really think.”
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App Sponsor
To find out more on how you can participate at this year’s Finance conference, please contact Julian Hurst or
Ryan Coleman at Foremarke Events on housing@foremarke.uk.com or by calling 0208 877 8899.
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Networking
Throughout the two days, you will have access to an event app and your
essential networking tool. The app contains the full agenda list for you
to make connections and send messages. You will also be able to browse
exhibitor listings, find details of all sessions and keep up to date with
scheduled networking events.
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Pre-event
Tuesday 12 March
Networking reception:
Before the main event, make sure to spend quality time
with other delegates, speakers, and sponsors, during the
pre-event networking session.
Catering will be provided for all conference attendees.
Day 1
Wednesday 13 March
Finance run
Networking lunch:
Join colleagues for a networking lunch in the
exhibition hall.
Network with Exhibitors:
You will have the opportunity to meet key sector suppliers,
stakeholders and partners, as well as the NHF team,
Networking reception:
After a busy day, make your way to the networking
reception which will provide you with the perfect
opportunity to discuss what you have learnt throughout
the day.
Day 2
Thursday 14 March
Networking lunch:
Join colleagues for a networking lunch in
the exhibition hall.
“Fabulous event to
network and meet both
peers and advisors.”
Executive Director of Finance and Transformation,
Housing Plus Group
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The exhibition
The Housing Finance exhibition forms the networking hub of
the event, starting with a networking evening on 13 March
then followed by both days of exhibitions, taking place in
the exhibition hall.
It is the place to be!
The following companies have confirmed their
participation at the time of publication of this brochure.
Abn Amro; Abrdn; Allpay; Anthony Collins; Avison Young; Azets; BDO LLP; Beever & Struthers;
Biscon; Buzzacott; CAF Bank; Capsticks; Castlefield; Centrus; CFMS; Chatham Financial;
Civica; Crowe; Devonshires; DTP; DWS Investments UK; First Actuarial; Fitch Ratings;
Gallagher; GB Social; Gibbs Laidler; Goodman Mason; Haysmacintyre LLP; JLL; Kick
ICT; KPMG; Lloyds Bank; M&G; M3; Marsh; Mobysoft; MORhomes; MRI Software;
Natwest; ODGCIS; Omniledger; Page Group; PIB; PKF; Quantum Actuarial; RSM;
S&P Global; S3TAX; Santander; Savills; SDS; Secure Parking & Storage; Sellick
Partnership; TIAA; Trace Solutions; Trowers & Hamlins LLP; VennGroup
Virgin Money; Xledger; Workday; Zurich
SEE WHO IS EXHIBITING
Sponsorship and
exhibiting opportunities
Sponsor or exhibit at the event to position your brand
at the forefront of social housing. For more information
about the available opportunities please contact Julian
Hurst or Ryan Coleman at Foremarke Exhibitions.
Julian Hurst
020 8877 8898
julian.hurst@foremarke.uk.com
Ryan Coleman
020 8877 8897
ryan.coleman@foremarke.uk.com
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How to book
Early bird
(until 19 January 2024)
Standard
Group offer
Member (2,000 homes)
Public sector / not for profit
Private sector
£720
£800
£1,045
£870
£950
£1,195
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Finance Fundamentals discount - save 50% off the standard price
We want to help secure the future of our sector, which is why we’re offering a discounted rate
to delegates who are currently in training to become accountants or have recently qualified
(since 31 March 2023).
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To book Finance Fundamentals places, please contact events@housing.org.uk
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Alternatively call us on 020 7067 1066 to pay over the phone by
debit/credit card or email events@housing.org.uk
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The NHF’s Sector Suppliers are trusted companies that
have been carefully curated and selected to provide expert
advice and solutions for your organisation and its needs.
Save time and money
on research.
Work with suppliers who understand your needs
and have experience in working in
the social housing sector.
Find out more: housing.org.uk/suppliers

Our Sector Suppliers:
BFT Mastclimbing
The largest and leading supplier
of Mast Climbing Work Platforms
(MCWPs) in the UK. MCWPs
are a faster, safer, cheaper and
resident friendly alternative to
scaffolding for medium and
high-rise buildings.
Biscon Planning
Providing business continuity
planning and enterprise risk
management strategies, aligned
to give capable and deliverable
corporate governance.
Buzzacott
Buzzacott are a top 25
accountancy firm with over 100
years of experience supporting
not-for-profit organisations,
including housing providers, with
audit, accounting, and advisory
services.
Chirpy Heat
Chirpy Heat is the UK’s leading
provider of independent heat
network support and guidance
to housing providers.
GoCollaborate
An affordable online community
consultation and engagement
platform that helps development
proposals to reach and connect
with communities, for more
representative feedback and
more inclusive decision-making.
Hilti
Supplying products and services
that provide construction
professionals with innovative
solutions and superior added
value.
Indevor Bonds &
Guarantees
Providing innovative surety
market solutions for house
builders and housing
associations.
Integrator Housing
Solutions
Cloud based solutions for
housing associations to manage
their data on their path to net
zero.
Life & Progress
Providing modern Employee
Assistance Programmes,
confidential ‘support inthe-moment’
counselling,
professional advice and practical
information to residents.
Parking Control
Management (UK) Ltd
(PCM)
Parking Control Management
(UK) Ltd (PCM) provides costneutral
parking management
services to commercial and
residential clients across their
privately owned car parks
Pennington Manches
Cooper
Recognised for providing
premium legal advice across a
wide range of clients within the
social housing sector.
Recite Me
An accessibility toolbar that
equips online users with the tools
they need to create an inclusive
online experience.
SDS
A software company helping
housing associations fulfill their
development potential and build
more homes for those who need
it most.
SHIFT Environment
Providing environmental
reporting services, specialising in
consultancy for social landlords.
They transform your data into an
excellent environmental report
covering all environmental issues.
Utility Aid
An energy broker specialising
in sourcing energy for the UK’s
voluntary sector.
Wiggett Group
A successful multi-trade
contractor providing
responsive repairs and planned
maintenance services for over
300,000 homes and public
buildings nationwide.
Xledger
Xledger is a global leading
cloud finance solution provider.
Working with over 10,000
organisations in over 60
countries, Xledger equips finance
teams to help transform their
business now and into the future.

As an NHF member, you have access to special rates or
services from our Preferred Suppliers – reputable partners who
have expertise within the social housing space. We negotiate
preferential terms and conditions with these partners to
help you save money, so that you can use your resources as
efficiently as possible to deliver on your social mission.
Our Preferred
Suppliers
Find out more:
housing.org.uk/suppliers

Our Preferred Suppliers:
LCP
LCP is a leading pensions and benefits consultancy
with particular expertise in helping housing
associations to provide better pensions to their
staff and to manage legacy pension issues.
Mobysoft
Mobysoft is a market-leading technology partner,
expert in predictive analytics, and steeped in
the world of social housing. They help social
landlords to optimise rent-collection and improve
repairs quality and sustainability to the benefit
of all involved.
My Home Contents Insurance
My Home is an affordable and flexible scheme
designed to protect your tenants against a
whole range of risks and there’s no cost to you
as a member.
PIB Insurance Brokers
PIB offer a range of uniquely discounted insurance
and risk solutions to meet the needs of housing
associations and their tenants.
Phoenix Software
Phoenix Software is the UK’s leading supplier of
software, hardware, devices, IT solutions and Software
Asset Management services to housing associations
in the UK. They offer members up to 60% off selected
products and services
Plentific
Plentific is one of the largest service providers to the
UK social housing sector, which has since expanded
to an end-to-end solution seamlessly connecting
landlords, internal teams, service providers,
and residents on a single platform. This makes
operations simpler, faster and more efficient.
Vantage UAV
Vantage UAV is a drone services and solution
company that can support projects on asset
management, building safety, development, and
regeneration. Their drones obtain high quality images
of buildings in a safer, faster and more accurate way
so that you can make informed decisions.

Imagine a world where you
are getting exactly what you
need from your finance system...
...where budget holders can selfserve
and trust the numbers they
see...
...so controlling costs is easier
and can make a big difference to the
decisions that you make.
The evolution of integration technology means having a powerful finance system suited to your needs AND the right
housing management system is now possible.
Xledger’s finance software provides housing associations with real-time data, insights, and a consultative service
so you can make critical decisions to help unlock your business potential.
Don’t Compromise:
Choose the right finance software solution to work alongside your
housing management system.
Want more information?
mail@xledger.co.uk | www.xledger.co.uk

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