Yorkshire Credit Leaders: Connect, Learn, Influence
We are delighted to invite you to the CICM Yorkshire Branch AGM, proudly hosted by the University of Leeds Credit Management Research Centre (CMRC) with our host Professor Nick Wilson. Many will remember Professor Wilson as a fantastic keynote speaker at the CICM Combined Northern Branches Northern Credit Day Conference in October, and we are thrilled to welcome him back for this flagship event.
Our Keynote Speaker is Emma Jones CBE, the UK Small Business Commissioner, who will share important updates on the Fair Payment Code, late payment reform, and the evolving landscape affecting credit professionals across the region.
We will also highlight latest research from the CMRC, covering trends in payment behaviour, SME resilience, and macro-credit signals that will shape the future of credit practices in Yorkshire.
Places are strictly limited to 40 delegates, and lunch will be provided. We strongly encourage credit professionals from West, North, and East Yorkshire to attend, participate, and share their views on how the Yorkshire Branch should shape its priorities for the year ahead.
Agenda
10:00 – 10:15 | Arrival, Registration & Networking Welcome refreshments and informal networking as delegates arrive.
10:15 – 10:25 | Opening Remarks & Welcome Introduction from the CICM Yorkshire Branch Chair and a warm welcome from Professor Nick Wilson, host and CMRC lead.
10:25 – 11:00 | Host Address – Professor Nick Wilson Insight into CMRC’s latest research, trends in credit risk and payment behaviour, and implications for Yorkshire credit professionals. Interactive Q&A to follow.
11:00 – 11:40 | Keynote – Emma Jones CBE, Small Business Commissioner Updates on the Fair Payment Code, SME late payment trends, and practical guidance for credit teams. Delegates will have the chance to ask questions and share regional experiences.
11:40 – 12:10 | Networking Break & Refreshments Connect with peers across all Yorkshire Ridings.
12:10 – 12:50 | Delegate Roundtables – Shaping Yorkshire’s Credit Future Open discussions on professional development, local challenges, and how the Yorkshire Committee can best support members. Feedback will help shape the 2025–26 agenda.
12:50 – 13:40 | CICM Yorkshire Branch AGM A concise and engaging AGM session covering branch updates, member priorities, and an open-floor discussion to influence the Yorkshire Branch’s direction for the year ahead.
13:40 – 14:00 | Closing Remarks & Lunch Final comments from the Chair and thanks to our speakers, followed by a networking lunch.