Overall, it appears that UK financial services marketers are more confident now than they were three months ago (the Marketing Confidence Index is up four points to 111 – its highest level for 12 months). However, most of the jump in the index is based on a rise of more than 6% in the sales index. This means much of the increased confidence is based on an assumption that sales will be good over the next three months.

The leading financial services marketing organisation, The Financial Services Forum is delighted to be inviting entries in its sixth annual marketing effectiveness awards, which this year are again sponsored by The Royal Mail.

Ahead of its most ambitious year to date, The Financial Services Forum (The FS Forum) is delighted to announce four new members to its Advisory Board, the committee of industry leaders charged with shaping the long-term strategy for the group.

In its most significant development to date, The Financial Services Forum is extending its membership and launching a new associate tier. As with full membership – the new associate tier is for practitioners only and excludes agencies, consultants and other vendors.

Ahead of its most ambitious year to date, The Financial Services Forum announces a new management structure and new appointment. Joining the FS Forum from 1st March 2007 will be Neil Scaife in the newly created role of Managing Director.

Leading financial services marketing organisation announces new roles and appointments as it restructures ahead of extending membership criteria in 2007

At a prestigious dinner for 400 of the UK’s most senior financial services marketers, held last night at the Royal Opera House, the leading membership organization for senior financial executives in the UK, The Financial Services Forum (FS Forum), recognised the most effective marketing campaigns of 2005.

At the end of its most successful year to date, the leading membership organization for senior financial marketers in the UK, The Financial Services Forum, is delighted to announce that Howard Flight – until recently Member of Parliament for Arundel and South Downs – has agreed to join its advisory board, the committee of industry leaders charged with shaping the long term strategy for the group.