The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) is looking to find a new sponsor for its annual dinner, after Santander ended its sponsorship after 15 years.

Robert Sinclair (pictured), AMI’s chief executive, said: “I and the AMI board are exceptionally grateful for the generous support the team at Santander have provided over the last 15 years.

“This has been a significant commitment by a lender which has always shown tangible investment in the intermediary sector.

“We are now moving into a new era, but will always recognise what this sponsorship delivered, particularly as we became established as an independent trade body. A big thank you to Miguel, Brad and the team.”

Brad Fordham, managing director of Santander for Intermediaries, added: “This was not an easy decision, but the right one for both organisations now. We will continue to support and work with Robert and AMI on industry and policy issues as we always have.

“This gives other lenders the opportunity to support one of the key dinners in our industry.”