# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Current Banking Landscape for SME’s - What accountants should know - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Allica Bank – who will talk through a comprehensive overview of the current UK SME banking landscape.About this EventJoin Ken Jessney, Regional Accountant Partnership Manager for Allica Bank – who will talk through a comprehensive overview of the current UK SME banking landscape and the challenges faced by established small and medium-sized businesses, how the role of the accountant is changing, whilst giving you the tools to confidently answer banking and finance questions with your clients.This event provides accountants and professional advisers with a comprehensive overview of the current UK SME banking landscape and the challenges faced by established small and medium-sized businesses. It explores structural issues within traditional banking, including lack of service, limited access to finance, and poor value for SME customers, and examines the implications of these challenges for accountants supporting their clients.Overall, the event is designed to enhance accountants’ knowledge and confidence when discussing banking with clients, strengthen collaboration between accountants and banking partners, and support better financial outcomes for established UK businesses.Key stats:83% of accountants expect their clients to grow in 2026 (Allica survey).But just 3% believe banks provide sufficient support for business growth.47% are receiving no interest on their business savings - https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/community/industry-insights/allica-bank-to-double-accountancy-partnerships-team-to-meet-demand-forOnly 8% of accountants confidently talk to their clients about banking.This event looks to bridge that gap.The session will cover:What is changing in the current banking landscape for established SME’s and how this effects the role of the accountantWhy SMEs are struggling to access finance and banking support and how this impacts their businessLearn what support is available for your clients and practical ways to add value to your client relationshipsWho should attend:This event will benefit any accountants or finance professionals who are client facing or wish to be in the future.Agenda?: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PMRegistration Info: Registration and networking. Refreshments served.?: 06:30 PM - 06:35 PMWelcome ?: 06:35 PM - 07:35 PMAllica Bank ?: 07:35 PM - 07:55 PMQ&A?: 08:00 PM - 08:00 PMGuests leave - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/redcliffe/the-current-banking-landscape-for-smes-what-accountants-should-know/100001986899305308 - **Event Categories**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: EQ Bristol - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 20, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Redcliffe - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: EQ Bristol - **lat**: 51.450551 - **long**: -2.5866874 - **full address**: EQ Bristol, 111 Victoria Street, Redcliffe, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Current Banking Landscape for SME’s - What accountants should know - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/8928d70e0512af7f01bacb68675b35b8a924eb3044a9af5ed6a01466ad041f7b-rimg-w1200-h840-dcd3d3fe-gmir.jpg?v=1775824285 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Current Banking Landscape for SME s - What accountants should know being held? - **A:** The Current Banking Landscape for SME s - What accountants should know takes place on Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at EQ Bristol, 111 Victoria Street, Redcliffe, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Current Banking Landscape for SME s - What accountants should know? - **A:** The Current Banking Landscape for SME s - What accountants should know is organized by AICPA & CIMA. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Current Banking Landscape for SME s - What accountants should know is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Redcliffe, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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