• RAISING THE STANDARD

    Celebrating two years of BMPAN and launching the BMPAN Standard

  • Wednesday, 7 Oct 2026 |5:30 pm | hosted by Lloyds Banking Group

    Join us as we celebrate our second anniversary during Black History Month and take an important next step in our mission to create a more equitable and inclusive mortgage industry.Over the past two years, BMPAN has brought together Black mortgage professionals, allies and organisations from across the industry to build connections, increase visibility, share experiences and create opportunities.Now, we're asking an important question:

  • What does it take to raise the standard?

    At this special event, we will officially launch the BMPAN Standard — a framework designed to help organisations move from intention to meaningful action in creating workplaces where Black professionals can enter, progress, lead and thrive.

    Through conversations with professionals at different stages of their careers and leaders from across the industry, we'll explore the core areas of the Standard and what good practice looks like in reality.

    We'll also recognise members of our community who are already demonstrating the leadership, excellence and commitment to others that we want to see across our industry.

    What to expect

    An evening of conversation, connection, celebration and action, including:

    • The official launch of the BMPAN Standard

    Insightful discussions exploring its core focus areas and what they mean in practice

    • Perspectives from emerging talent and established industry leaders
    • Recognition of professionals making a positive impact across our community
    • Reflections on two years of BMPAN and the progress we've made together
    • Networking with professionals, allies and leaders from across the mortgage industry
    • A celebration of Black History Month, Black talent and excellence

    Raising the Standard is about more than recognising how far we've come. It's about setting our expectations for what comes next. Whether you've been part of BMPAN from the beginning or are joining our community for the first time, we invite you to be part of the conversation.

    Let's celebrate excellence, strengthen our community and raise the standard together.