ABI Research Conference: Economic challenges and opportunities facing the UK

ABI Research Conference: Economic challenges and opportunities facing the UK

ABI Research Conference: Economic challenges and opportunities facing the UK

The threat of a recession and the fallout from the credit crunch are just two of the topics to be discussed at the ABI’s (Association of British Insurers) first research conference, which will take place on Thursday 21 February at the ABI offices, 51 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HQ.

Kate Barker, of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee leads the list of key speakers, which includes experts from Morgan Stanley, Citibank, the FSA and the Institute of Fiscal Studies.

Rebecca Driver, Director of Research at the ABI said:

“This is a crucial time for the UK economy, which makes this conference particularly relevant. It will discuss some of the key issues facing the economy, such as the housing market, reduced liquidity and debt levels and will look at the short and long term.”

Topics covered on the day include the credit crunch, the outlook for the housing market, savings and pensions. There will also be a special session which looks at consumer behaviour. To find out more and to register for the event please see www.abi.org.uk/events

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Notes for Editors

1. Enquiries to:
Alan Leaman 020 7216 7440 (Mobile: 07957 482 330)
Malcolm Tarling 020 7216 7410 (Mobile: 07776 147 667)
Jonathan French 020 7216 7392 (Mobile: 07958 330 480)
Erfan Hussain 020 7216 7411 (Mobile: 07712 841 184)
Kelly Ostler 020 7216 7415 (Mobile: 07968 364 302)

Journalists are welcome to attend the Conference. If you would like to attend please email Erfan.Hussain@abi.org.uk

2. The ABI is the trade association for Britain’s insurance industry. Its nearly 400 member companies provide over 94% of the insurance business in the UK. It represents insurance companies to the Government, and to the regulatory and other agencies, and is an influential voice on public policy and financial services issues. ABI member companies hold up to a sixth of all investments traded on the London Stock Exchange, on behalf of millions of pensioners and savers.

3. An ISDN line is available for broadcasts.

Copies of all ABI news releases, together with other information from the Association, can be seen on our website http://www.abi.org.uk