AFB Sponsored Roundtable: Building a Robust, Explainable and Efficient IFRS 9 Expected Credit Loss Framework

IFRS 9 remains one of the most complex and scrutinised areas of financial reporting and risk management. This roundtable, facilitated by Whistlebrook will provide members with an opportunity to explore the practical challenges, emerging expectations and future direction of IFRS 9 Expected Credit Loss (ECL) frameworks.  Discussions will examine how technology, data analytics and automation can support more robust ECL modelling, governance, reporting and regulatory compliance.

Why attend?

Attendees will participate in a discussion on firms’ ECL frameworks, considering how governance, methodologies, data and technology can be enhanced to improve transparency, efficiency and regulatory readiness.

• Discuss future challenges including regulatory change, climate-related scenarios, model evolution and AI-assisted analytics.
• Consider how technology, automation and advanced analytics can support more efficient, robust and scalable ECL processes.
• Explore approaches to improving transparency, explainability and audit readiness.
• Understand the characteristics of a mature and well-governed ECL operating model.
• Identify common challenges and practical solutions relating to data quality, staging, economic scenarios, overlays, governance and reporting.
• Benchmark IFRS 9 ECL Framework against industry peers.

AFB will circulate an agenda and a series of discussion points and questions in advance to those registered to attend.

The capacity for this roundtable is limited to 30 members, one person per member bank.  This ensures as many firms as possible can benefit from the discussions.  Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Who should attend?

This roundtable is particularly relevant for Finance professionals involved in the design, governance, operation or oversight of IFRS 9 frameworks.

Facilitator

David Webber, CEO Whistlebrook and ICAEW Chartered Accountant

David joined Whistlebrook in July 2017 to lead its future growth strategy, bringing over 25 years of experience in financial services software leadership. Following his early career with PWC audit he has held the role of CEO of AttentiV Systems, Intelligent Environments and Patsystems Group. At Whistlebrook he is the subject matter expert for interest income accounting.

Please note you will receive confirmation of your booking via email within 24 hours. Should you not receive a confirmation, please contact AFB to double-check if your booking was successful.

Logistics

Fee: Included in AFB membership

Location: Central London – TBC

Date: Thursday 26 November 2026

Time: 08:30 – 10:30 (Registration, networking and refreshments 08:30 – 09:00)

If you would like to submit a question before or have any areas that you would like the session to address, please send them to the AFB at secretariat@foreignbanks.org.uk.

You will receive final event details a week before the event.

Please note that you will only be deemed to have attended (for CPD points) if you have made yourself known at registration and attend 50% or more of the session.

For almost 30 years, Whistlebrook has been a trusted provider of integrated, data-driven software solutions for the financial services sector. Our integrated suite of software modules enable firms to efficiently manage their accounting, regulatory reporting, financial planning, and risk management challenges.

We work with a diverse range of financial institutions, including members of the Association of Foreign Banks and collaboration is at the heart of our approach. We partner closely with our clients to develop innovative software modules that adapt to the evolving requirements in the sector.

Whistlebrook’s mission-critical software is built to deliver accuracy and efficiency. Our integrated suite of modules, connected through a centralised database, ensures a data consistency, accuracy and confidence across all applications, helping firms streamline compliance and decision-making.

Whether you need a targeted solution for a specific reporting or compliance challenge or a fully integrated software suite that scales with your business, Whistlebrook has the expertise to support you.