Restricted access to funding, an uncertain economic environment, and the increasing number of borrowers defaulting on loans – these are some of the current challenges forcing industry leaders to make important strategic decisions about where to focus resources. This leading industry event comes at a time of great regulatory change and is a unique opportunity for business leaders to discuss how to optimise lending and debt management policies within the new framework. For the seventh time, The Future of Consumer Finance will bring together senior representatives to share ideas and discuss the major strategic issues affecting consumer finance. Key topics to be addressed at The Future of Consumer Finance 2011:How can lenders maximise profits and reduce their exposure to risk?How do products need to change to reflect changing consumer attitudes?How are credit risk and debt management strategies changing in response to the economic environment?What does the future hold for regulation?What is the outlook for the UK economy and how will it affect the operating environment?What strategies can lenders use to restore consumer confidence and develop new customer relationships?