Stephen Blackman, Senior Economic Advisor for RBS Group will be the guest at the first ICSA Business Breakfast to be held on 14 March at the British, North Quay, Douglas.

Working in the macroeconomic team, Stephen manages the UK household sector for Group Economics. From 2003-2007 he worked at the Department for Work and Pensions, helping to implement policy on private pensions, welfare reform and various labour market issues. Prior to that Stephen worked in academia after completing his studies at the University of London. He visited the Isle of Man last year where his presentation which examined the demographic challenges the Island faces was well received.

Bill Shimmins, Isle of Man Director, RBS International: “We have been working with ICSA since 2011 and are delighted to be able to support this event as part of their 2013 activity. I know Stephen is looking forward to addressing ICSA members and guests as part of his visit to the Isle of Man.”

Gillian Prestwich, ICSA IOM Chairman, “We value greatly the ongoing support of RBS International. This Business Breakfast is a new venture for us; we encourage people to apply early as places are limited and we’re sure there will be great interest in Stephen’s presentation.”

Admission is ?10 to members. Places for non-members (subject to availability) are ?15 each. Please note that places for this event are limited to a maximum of 70, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Deadline for bookings is Wednesday 6 March.

For bookings please visit http://icsa131.eventbrite.com/.  For further information about events or if you would like to be included on our emailing list then please contact icsa@manx.net