What did 2026 teach Credit & Collections, and what does it mean for next year? An honest, practical session with CICM and Top Service.
2026 has brought plenty of change to Credit & Collections. AI has moved at speed and organisational structures have shifted. Recruitment has been a constant challenge, and expectations around ethical debt collection keep rising.
So what have we actually learnt? And what does it mean for 2027?
Join CICM and our Corporate Partner Top Service for an honest, practical look at the biggest lessons from 2026, and the issues Credit & Collections professionals should be thinking about as we head into the new year.
Whether you lead a team or work in one, you'll leave with a clearer view of the year just gone and a sharper sense of what to prioritise in 2027.

CEO, CICM

Credit Industry Expert


Head of Litigation & Recoveries, Kearns Legal Services


CEO, Top Service
Emma is coming up to 26 years in the credit management industry and is the current CEO at Top Service Ltd. Specialising in delivering customer-focused credit solutions tailored specifically for the UK construction sector. Committed to raising standards in credit management, Emma actively contributes as a member of the CICM Advisory Council and serves as a CICM Membership Assessor. Her leadership and dedication were recognised when she was honoured as Credit Professional of the Year in February 2025.
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