I had the honour of attending the Presidents' Day at the new CISI offices in the ‘Walkie Talkie’ building in Fenchurch Street, London, towards the end of January to consider the calendar of events for UK branches over the course of 2018 and beyond.
Although it was great to visit on of the London skyline’s most iconic buildings, it was a greater honour to meet so many current and future Presidents of the CISI regional branches and to see the branch network thriving.
The agenda for the day was packed and included aspects of marketing, education and future focus, also announcing the next CISI Financial Planning Conference in Birmingham in early October 2018.
Lunch included a tour of the Sky Garden at the Walkie Talkie building and it is amazing to see how the London skyline is changing so rapidly (even through the cloud!) within the square mile, which is encouraging for all forms of financial and investment services post-Brexit.
I am pleased that I was able to provide feedback from the Southern branch of the CISI and to gain insight into other branches' modus operandi going forward. Lots to see and consider and of course to achieve during 2018 and 2019. It was also great to hear from Jackie Lockie CFP, Chartered FCSI, Head of Financial Planning at CISI (pictured), about the great opportunities ahead.
The CISI looks to be in fine form to face the challenges of financial services during the course of the year and I look forward to working with them further into the future.
Keith Churchouse CFP Chartered FSCI
Vice-President CISI Southern Committee