New research by the Building Societies Association for UK Savings Week reveals the financial pressure facing young working adults and suggests that relatively small, manageable changes could help them build greater financial resilience. 

A free to attend event in London hosted by BSA Associate, Intellect   Join C-suite, IT, and transformation leaders from across UK building societies and mutuals for an executive breakfast roundtable at The Shard. As building societies balance margin pressure and strict regulatory mandates (such as DORA and PRA operational resilience), the key challenge is moving AI out of isolated sandbox pilots into core, enterprise delivery. This interactive session explores how leading mutuals are overcoming software estate complexity, eliminating delivery rework, and modernizing legacy environments without compounding technical debt. Why Attend? Independent Market Intelligence: Guest analyst insights on UK tech priorities, cost discipline, and operational resilience. Executive Peer Exchange: Candid, Chatham House-rule discussion on system dependency mapping and AI execution friction. Practical Architecture Showcase: Live masterclass on bridging connected enterprise knowledge with scalable, governed AI delivery. Register Now & View Full Agenda Intellect Driven by Purpose. Delivered Through Innovation. A global enterprise fintech leader helping financial institutions simplify complexity, modernise faster and create meaningful customer value.

Designed specifically for Chairs and Non-Executive Directors of building societies and credit unions, the BSA’s Annual Boards Seminar provides an opportunity to consider the strategic issues shaping the sector. Bringing together board members from across the UK, the event will explore the economic, political, technological, and regulatory environment in which mutual organisations are operating. It will consider how boards can set ambition, provide effective challenge, and help their organisations translate the sector’s distinctive purpose into meaningful outcomes for members and customers. The seminar will combine expert insight, practical board-level discussion and opportunities to exchange experiences with peers. It will also provide an update on the BSA’s strategic work and the collective priorities that will help building societies and credit unions demonstrate their relevance, distinctiveness, and value. Key topics The programme will cover: The market outlook, including emerging developments and their implications for the sector. The political landscape, including the Government’s priorities, its interest in mutuals and the opportunities for future growth. Cyber governance and resilience, examining the board’s role in establishing effective oversight, challenging organisational frameworks and building confidence in executive preparedness. Delivering the BSA strategy, with an update on work relating to capital opportunities, regulation, collaboration and strengthening the profile and appeal of the sector. Capital and board oversight, including how Chairs and boards can develop their understanding of capital options and provide appropriate scrutiny. Board development, considering how boards can continue to strengthen their collective effectiveness. Customer and member engagement, exploring how organisations can deepen relationships, build trust and use meaningful engagement to reinforce the distinctiveness of the mutual business model. Who should attend? This event is intended for: Chairs of building societies and credit unions Non-Executive Directors Board and committee members with responsibility for strategy, risk, cyber resilience, capital or member engagement Why attend? Attendees will have the opportunity to: Gain insight into the external forces influencing the sector Consider the board’s role in setting ambition and strategic direction Explore approaches to effective oversight and constructive challenge Hear practical perspectives on cyber resilience, capital and member engagement Contribute to discussion about the BSA’s strategic priorities Share experiences and build connections with board-level peers from across the UK Further details, including the timed agenda and speaker information, will be added shortly. About the programme The event will include a mixture of plenary discussions, focused sessions and networking opportunities. A dedicated parallel session for Chairs is also planned as part of the programme. (Registration closes at 17:00 on Friday, 30 October 2026) Cancellation policy

New research from the Personal Finance Research Centre at the University of Bristol, commissioned by the BSA, and sponsored by Nationwide and Yorkshire Building Societies, explores what motivates people to save, what holds them back, and why saving can mean very different things at different life stages.

A free webinar hosted by BSA Associate, LMS The property market reform agenda is gaining momentum, but it can be difficult to see how the different initiatives, working groups and policy developments fit together. From MHCLG, OPDA and DPMSG to Project 28, CFIT, Smart Data, Trust Frameworks and Data Standards, there are multiple moving parts shaping the future of the property transaction. The challenge isn't understanding each initiative in isolation, but knowing what they mean collectively for the industry and home buyers and sellers. LMS is hosting a live panel discussion that will bring together leading voices from across the industry, including: Maria Harris, OPDA Leon Ifayemi, CFIT Beth Rudolf, Conveyancing Association Travis Scholes, LMS They’ll cover: What the MHCLG roadmap tells us about the future direction of market reform How the different initiatives and working groups fit together Which developments are likely to have the biggest impact What questions the industry is starting to ask What should be prioritised over the next 6–12 months Practical actions to take now as the market continues to evolve We hope you can join us for what promises to be an insightful discussion. LMS - Making Conveyancing Easy Our mission is to provide an innovative, best-in-class singular platform that connects and empowers all stakeholders within the conveyancing industry – ultimately, we aim to make conveyancing easy for everyone.

The flexible branch of the future has been well imagined. Making it real is now a technology decision. Paul Walton, General Manager UK Lending, SBS explores what must change beneath the counter for advice to travel to the member.