
Black Mortgage Professional & Allies Networking
Speed Networking
Fireside Conversations
Deep Dive Conversations
Audience Participation
Our event in May was both Impactful and Inspirational.
The theme of this event was " Build, Become, Belong " - a powerful evening dedicated to:
Building confidence and careers
Becoming the best version of yourself
Belonging to a community that celebrates inclusion and connection
Whether you're just starting or have years of experience in the mortgage and financial services sector, this is a safe space to grow, learn, and network with like-minded professionals and industry allies.
We hope you enjoy the evening and benefit from the conversations and connections that take place.
Join a community shaping the future of our industry.
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Explore the fascinating story behind this event and see what exciting things are on the horizon!
INDUSTRY PRESS
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Financial Reporter
Press Release
Written by Rozi Jones | Editor, Financial Reporter
19.05.2025
The Black Mortgage Professionals & Allies Networking (BMPAN) event returned for its third instalment on Monday 12th May, hosted in partnership with Barclays at its Canary Wharf HQ, bringing together over 120 professionals from across the mortgage and financial services sector.
Themed “Build. Become. Belong.”, the evening created a space for black professionals and allies to share experiences, foster new connections, and drive conversations around leadership, confidence, and inclusion in the industry.
Mortgage Intermediary
Press Release
Written by Marvin Onumonu·
19/05/2025
Lesley Cappellaro, regional manager at Barclays, opened the event, followed by a fireside chat on building a mortgage business with Rob Gill, managing director at Altura Mortgage Finance, and Joel Bailey-Wilson, founder of Meta Mortgages.
Atlyn Forde, head of inclusion and engagement at Pepper Money and BMPAN co-founder, facilitated the discussion.
Jeffrey Krampah-Williams, national key account manager at Santander and BMPAN co-founder.
Aleka Gutzmore, co-founder and mortgage and protection specialist, led the event and wrapped up the evening with closing remarks.
Mortgage Intermediary
Press Release
Written by Marvin Onumonu
13.02.2025
A panel titled ‘The Power of Collaboration’ included industry leaders Siobhan Moran, Richard Goppy, Atlyn Forde, and Shane Chawatama, who discussed overcoming imposter syndrome and how leaders can inspire confidence in their teams through opportunities, constructive feedback, and public recognition.d public recognition.
One attendee said: “This event was a powerful demonstration of the mortgage industry’s commitment to supporting and empowering Black professionals.
Mortgage Solutions
Press Release
Written by Shekina Tuahene
17.01.2025
The organisers of a networking event for black professionals in the financial services sector want it to be “nurturing” for all who attend while providing useful career advice.
"Everyone in the room was like-minded and really understood why it was important to create this safe space for people in the industry,” Forde said.
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Supported Black Owned Business
AFROPOP SOCKS
AFROPOP SOCKS is a London-based brand founded by designers with African heritage.
The founder, Isaac Prempeh, said, "We’re passionate about staying true to African-inspired creations while also incorporating a vibrant and contemporary choice of colours and designs for every occasion."
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