FIPS was formed after research conducted by the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) showed the need to align the work of Financial and Professional firms, Local Government and Further Educational establishments like the University of Suffolk. The aim of the FIPS Group is to promote and support the financial, insurance and professional services sectors within Ipswich and Suffolk by working with schools, colleges and universities to create a greater understanding of these sectors and address the skills gap.

Throughout the year we host several Executive Dinners and Breakfasts for local business leaders to come together and affect change in the area.

FIPS MEMBERSHIP: This year we have launched our FIPS Membership for local professionals which will commence from the 1st June 2026 on an annual rolling basis.

Its primary purpose is to encourage collaboration, promotion and community between businesses in the sectors, however, it does come with the following benefits:

     1. Discounted rates for networking events such as our networking breakfasts, executive dinners and awards evenings.

     2. FIPS logo to use in your email signatures to demonstrate your membership of FIPS.

     3. Priority access to certain event bookings such as the FIPS work experience program & executive dinners

You can join by clicking on the Membership button in our Box Office area. 

For all other terms and conditions in relation to joining our membership please refer to our website fips.org.uk/