FIBA has announced the appointment of Connect for Intermediaries’ CEO, Liz Syms, and Only Bridging director, Andrea Juniper, to its Executive Committee.

The new trade body recently announced it is to hold over 30 nationwide events during 2018 to meet advisers.

Adam Tyler, FIBA’s executive chairman, said: “We are delighted to welcome Liz and Andrea to FIBA’s Executive Committee. Allied to the expertise of our existing committee members, Liz and Andrea’s experience of the industry and strong profiles among advisers will be of immense value to FIBA as we aim to engage with advisers up and down the country this year.”

Syms (pictured) said, “I am very honoured to be chosen to be part of the Executive Committee and excited to join the team of extremely high calibre board members. As the CEO of a specialist network of buy-to-let and commercial advisers, I hope this experience will enable me to deliver on the FIBA mission statement to help support finance professionals to deliver outstanding solutions and services to their clients.”

“FIBA’s importance is unquestionable and for me to play a part in continuing the great work already achieved, is a role I will take very seriously and look forward to working with the team,” Juniper added.

“I have observed the need for quality control and to a large extent the policing of our industry to be the most important attributes to ensure longevity and stability for both lenders and brokers/intermediaries.”