About this event
As global payment dynamics shift towards greater transparency and accountability, the UK is advancing significant payment practice reforms designed to protect small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), improve cash flow predictability, and strengthen the wider UK economy.
Join the Commissioner of the UK's Office of Small Business and SAP Taulia for an insightful discussion on what these evolving payment practices mean in practice for both SMEs and larger corporate buyers.
This webinar will explore:
- The Policy Vision & SME Impact The core objectives behind the latest UK payment reforms, what defines "good payment practice," and why driving transparency is essential for small business survival and economic growth.
- Corporate & Technology Readiness Practical strategies for larger organisations to gain real-time visibility into payment behaviour, streamline operations, and meet new regulatory requirements.
- Creating Payment Certainty How modern working capital solutions can provide SMEs with greater predictability and faster access to liquidity without placing friction on corporate buyers.
Whether you are an SME looking to understand how new regulations support your business, or a corporate leader preparing your supply chain and treasury operations for compliance, this session will provide actionable clarity on the policy intent and practical execution of the UK's payment reforms.
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External speaker
Emma Jones Small Business Commissioner @ Office of the Small Business CommissionerE
Emma became the UK’s Small Business Commissioner in June 2025. Previously, she founded Enterprise Nation, a business support platform reaching over 800,000 businesses annually, and co-founded StartUp Britain. A successful entrepreneur and prominent advocate for small businesses, Emma has also advised government on SME procurement. She was awarded a CBE in 2021.
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External speaker
Anthony Mayes Managing Director, Transformation and Liquidity @ KPMGE
Anthony has over 17 years of hands on practical experience in delivering working capital projects across a wide variety of sectors, covering all aspects of Cash and Working Capital, with experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Inventory.
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External speaker
Peddy Hashemi Global Head of Customer Success @ SAP TauliaE
Peddy is Managing Director and Global Head of Customer Success at SAP Taulia. Previously at HSBC, he has extensive experience advising multinational corporates on transaction banking, trade finance and working capital solutions. He holds degrees in Banking and Management and Pharmacy, and serves as a Trustee of DFY Sports.
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Team member
Mike Hewitt Director @ The Working Capital ForumT
Mike has been CEO of Adaugeo Media, the company behind The Working Capital Forum, since 2012. Before that he was CEO of the European operations of the Association for Financial Professionals. Mike is a regular speaker, writer and moderator on working capital and treasury management topics.
The Working Capital Forum
Where Treasury, Payments and Procurement MeetThe Working Capital Forum is a networking group for those in treasury, payments and procurement with a shared interest in optimising working capital. We hold regular conferences and meetings in global financial centres, both online and in our legendary round-table lunches.
