BSA Policy Issues :: BSA - Building Societies Association

Policy

BSA Policy Issues

Below you will find an introduction to the main policy areas that the BSA provides guidance and representation to societies on.

Building Societies Legislation

Building societies are regulated by the FSA subject to legislation set out in the Building Societies Act 1986.

Consumer Relations

Current issues and BSA policy regarding building societies' relations with their customers.

Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts

Treating Customers Fairly

Unfair Commercial Practices

Financial Ombudsman Service

Lost Accounts

The Banking Code

Mortgages and Housing

The sections covers the BSA's work in Housing and Mortgages policy.

Prudential and Financial Regulation

Building societies, along with other financial institutions, are bound by regulations and requirements that aim to uphold the soundness and integrity of the financial system.

Savings Policy

The BSA's views on savings.

Child Trust Fund

Individual Savings Accounts

Saving Gateway

Constitutional and Corporate Governance

This section is about the way building societies are managed and the rules that govern their conduct.

Nature of a Building Society

Mutuality

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Governance

Financial Crime Prevention

This area provides information on current issues and the BSA's latest policy regarding financial crime prevention.

Anit-Money Laundering

Fraud Prevention

Physical Security

Payments

This area provides information on current issues and the BSA's policy regarding payments and payment systems.

Office of Fair Trading Payments Systems task Force