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24 June, 21 July 2008
IFAs in the city region have a new voice. The main function of the forum will be to help grow the IFA sector in the region by improving training and advancing the perception of IFAs generally. This sits very well with the FSAs initiative to put IFAs in the same bracket as accountants and solicitors and bring chartered and certified qualifications into the profession.

13 October 2008
BRADFORD FSi Chief Executive David Cubitt is representing the interests of the financial sector as a founding member of the BRADFORD Employment and Skills Board.
BRADFORD FSi aims to make BRADFORD a "name" in financial sector skills and learning and David's presence on the city-wide skills board creates an opportunity to make this a reality.


16 April 2008
A chance for top business graduates to learn about the financial services sector in the city.
Speakers: David Cubitt, MD Beaumont Robinson IFA; Phil Dibb, DWC financial training and compliance consultancy; David Dixon, Ebor Assett Management.
Venue: Bradford University School of Management.

26 November 2008
Formed 18 months ago, the group helps future investors and developers maximise ongoing investment opportunities in the city.
Forum members gather every couple of months. Next meet up at Bradford University 8/8.30 am 26 November 2008. Topic: Environment and relevant legislation. Speakers: - John Goodall, European Construction Industry Foundation; Alice Owen, Arup; John Kitchen, Mi7


"A momentous start to 2007" was how Managing Partner Alan Wintersgill put it.
The move to Carlton House, the firm's new HQ, was a significant milestone for the company and a vote of confidence in BRADFORD.
The Lord Mayor of Bradford attended on 22nd January and made the official opening.
The 9000 sq. ft., Carlton House on Grammar School Street, Bradford, was acquired in May 2006 and subsequently underwent an extensive refurbishment, taking the investment in the project to over £1.75 million.
Lord Mayor Councillor Rangzeb commented "I am very pleased to officially open the new premises of Naylor Wintersgill, a firm which continues to demonstrate its long term commitment to Bradford as its business base. It is also pleasing to see Carton House refurbished to such an exceptionally high standard".
Alan added "the move was precipitated by our continued business growth and increased staffing levels. It will not only provide state-of-the-art facilities for staff and clients but will also allow for significant future expansion".


31 July 2008
Yorkshire Forward has announced that it is to invest £2.45m as part of a 3 year plan to support growth in the region's financial and business services sector.
Leeds Financial services Initiative will contribute £0.78m to the programme.
LFSI will work with York Professionals and Bradford FSi, to ensure the growth of the industry benefits the wider region.
The partnership recognises the importance of the financial sector to regional growth and ongoing activities to represent and promote the City Region as a financial services hub.
Rachel Goddard, Vice-Chair of York Professionals said: "There is a huge opportunity and this support will help us to generate growth with our partners both in York and across the City Region."
David Cubitt Chief Exec of BRADFORD FSi added "we are delighted to support this new initiative. We need to be mindful that other regions are themselves competing to be major players in the area of financial services."


04 September 2008
Raising the profile of the financial sector, lobbying on its behalf, helping grow the existing market and encourage new investors: aims of both BRADFORD FSI and Leeds Financial Service Initiative.
It's logical that common aims are fought for together for the benefit of the whole City Region. So David Cubitt Chief Exec of BRADFORD FSi is pleased that LFSI has asked him to join their board.
David said "we feel it is essential that the city region starts to punch its weight both nationally and internationally. We need to build on the success of Leeds and raise the bar even further in the area of financial services. This is a great opportunity for us all to work together."


20 February 2008
Leading independent accountancy practise Baker Tilly have made a welcome return to BRADFORD after several years absence.
New offices in Shipley and Keighley greatly increase the firms presence in West Yorkshire, making them number 1 outside the "Big 4".
The accountancy community and BRADFORD FSi see this as very pleasing news and a vote of confidence by Baker Tilly in the BRADFORD business scene.


10 August 2008
Another financial firm growing in BRADFORD.
Beaumonts Insurance Group are external risk managers providing a diverse and wide range of services from general business and personal insurance through health and safety consulting, dental consulting and financial planning.
At new offices close to the M606, Beaumonts' 80 people "are the ones who deliver exceptional service".


25 May 2008
Another new financial firm setting up shop in BRADFORD: Nordic group Handelsbanken is a universal bank, in other words the Bank provides services in the whole banking area.
With 461 branches (June 2008), Handelsbanken is strong in Sweden and other Scandinavian countries and now has 49 branches in the UK.
According to branch manager Mark Rawnsley "Our business is built on great customer service, delivered locally, no tiered telephone answering systems, no service centres, just good old-fashioned relationship banking".


