In one hour sessions, industry experts will give succinct overviews of their sector, followed by lively Q&As.

We're excited to announce we will be joined by the speakers below at our upcoming Masterclass!

They will deliver sector overviews aimed at financial journalists, including updates on potential changes in the upcoming Budget, and discussion of impending challenges, regulations and reforms. There is also the opportunity to clarify concepts and ask questions at this popular, in-person event.

Book your place today!

Session 1

Challenges in today's property market
Richard Donnell, Executive Director, Zoopla & Graeme Gillespie, Director of Commercial Strategy, Hometrack

The session will explore some of the more general property challenges in the market including the complex relationship between mortgages, the housing market, and access to homeownership, the impact of increased flood risk, the need for high loan-to-value lending and how regulatory changes have inadvertently created a severe affordability problem for First-Time Buyers in the UK and recent government announcements around improving the house buying process.

Session 2

The future of personal finances in the UK
Brian Byrnes, Head of Personal Finances, Moneybox

This session will explore the major forces reshaping personal finance in the UK, from short-term policy changes to long-term structural reform. Discover how new regulation, government initiatives and technology will transform how people save, invest and plan for their financial future.

Session 3

All change for pensions and retirement 
Andrew Tully, Technical Services Director, Nucleus Financial

An overview of the topical issues around pensions and retirement income, including changes likely to be introduced over the next year or two and potential change in the forthcoming Budget.

The Headlinemoney Masterclass will be held on Thursday 13 November 2025. Our speakers will give succinct overviews of their sectors for financial journalists. Find out more and book a place.