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London, Westminster

13 May 2025

The UK’s flagship event for later life lending professionals

The Later Life Lending Summit is recognised as a landmark event in the later life lending calendar – growing in impact, recognition, profile, and credibility.

Held in the heart of Westminster, this one-day summit brings together leading professionals to showcase the positive role that later life lending and property wealth can play within the broader financial services sector. It’s a vital platform for collaboration, as we unite to explore how we can better support customers in achieving their later life ambitions through the effective use of property wealth.

Organised by the Equity Release Council—the UK’s leading trade body and standards setter for the equity release sector—the annual summit offers a unique platform to share best practices and explore key topics shaping the industry. It provides invaluable opportunities for Council members and those considering entering the sector to connect, network, engage with potential customers, and showcase their brands to a highly engaged audience.

Why attend?

The Later Life Lending Summit provides a unique platform to:

  • Highlight the critical role of later life lending in financial planning - gain insights into the vital role of later life lending in shaping financial strategies and unlocking property wealth.
  • Showcase sector innovation - explore the latest advancements, best practices, and cutting-edge solutions driving growth in the sector.
  • Network with 300+ industry leaders, MPs, regulators, journalists, policymakers and consumer champions.
  • Join peers in recognising the shared impact and accomplishments of the later life lending community.

Previous summit highlights

Take a look at some of the highlights from the Later Life Lending Summit that took place in May 2024.

  • Keynote addresses by senior politicians and sector leaders
  • Core plenary sessions focused on broad issues of interest to members and the wider sector
  • Industry breakouts designed to enhance knowledge, business success and positive consumer outcomes
  • Post-event drinks reception to connect with industry peers
  • A vibrant exhibition in the impressive Assembly Hall

This is what our attendees have to say about the event:

ADVISER
I was not too sure what to expect at my first Equity Release Summit yesterday - but I would fully recommend it - a fantastic day that was both informative and thought provoking, whilst learning from critical friends what the public see and feel about the industry - well done Equity Release Council.

Paul Saroya, Viva Retirement Solutions

PROVIDER
The Later Life Lending Summit in Sheffield brought together a diverse group of professionals from across the industry, creating invaluable opportunities for networking and knowledge sharing. The highlight for us was the engaging breakout sessions, which provided insights and strategies that we can directly apply to our work. The event gave us a renewed sense of purpose to continue understanding and informing consumer needs in later life.

Scott Burman, Pure Retirement

ADVISER
Deciding to attend the Westminster Summit in May 2024 was an easy decision for me to make, after a positive experience at the earlier Manchester summit in November 2023. The later life lending market is expected to move towards a period of significant growth and the Equity Release Council events provide an opportunity for Advisers to increase knowledge and build strong relationships with other Professionals in this sector. I can honestly say that after both Summits I have attended, I have come away with more knowledge and enthusiasm to benefit my business and enhance my skill set. I believe attending this type of event has helped our business immensely and gives us more credibility.

Ian McKinnon, Financial Clarity (Scotland) Ltd

TECH PROVIDER
The Summit surpassed my expectations, and it was great sharing a space with other solution orientated people. The venue was fantastic, with a convenient central London location and the Council team made us feel welcome and supported from the offset. Loved seeing so many familiar faces from the industry, plus of course meeting new people and being able to network throughout the day. The speaker line up was impressive, the sessions informative and topics spot on. Looking forward to the next one already!

Roland Whyte, Nokkel

TECH PROVIDER
Overall, attending this industry event was a fantastic decision for Advise Wise. The Equity Release Council created an environment that fostered learning, collaboration, and growth. We are grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a valuable event and look forward to future engagements with the Council.

Daniel Edmondson, National Account Manager, Advise Wise

POLICYMAKER
Thank you very much for the invitation for us all to attend the Equity Release Summit - we all took away valuable contacts, conversations, and considerations from the sessions themselves and the networking breaks.

George Duffin, Senior Policy Adviser - Mortgages, MH Treasury

SOLICITOR
I am proud to be the lead sponsor at the northern equity release council summit this year.  The Summit provides an excellent opportunity to bring our whole industry together to network and discover an insight into other aspects of the industry which we would not normally see.  Being the first legal provider to headline the summit also raises the importance of the legal industry within our sector, ensuring that both the borrowers and lenders are protected to provide stability and longevity to the market.

Carol Nuttall, Adlington Law

Who should attend?

The Later Life Lending Summit is perfect for a range of professionals including:

Financial Advisers

Solicitors

Digital Partners

Funders

Policy Makers

Consumer Bodies

Surveyors

Mortgage Advisers

Regulators

Journalists

FS Support Services

Introducers

Ready to register?

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate our shared impact on the sector.