Building Societies Association
What's New ?

What's new?

Find out about recent additions to the BSA website

We produce a wide range of industry related publications which are available to the general public.

BSA Annual Report 2007

A Guide to Personal Finance: A practical pack to use with constituents
This guide, aimed at MPs, Councillors and members of the devolved Parliaments and Assemblies, is intended to be used as an information tool in constituency offices.

UK Housing Review
The 2007/8 UK Housing Review has been published by the BSA and the Chartered Institute of Housing.

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As well as proactively campaigning, the BSA frequently comments on consultative papers issued by the Financial Services Authority, and by government departments such as the Treasury or the Department of Trade and Industry. BSA responses to many recent consultations can be found below.

The Saving Gateway: Operating a national scheme

Response to the European Commission’s public consultation on possible changes to the Capital Requirements Directive
BSA responds the the European Commission's consultation on possible changes to the CRD. Main areas to affect societies are large exposures and hybrid capital instruments.

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BSA Annual Conference round-up **** Building society FOS complaints remain low **** BSA welcomes new Associate **** Date for the diary: BSA Annual Lecture - 16 October 2008

Recent additions to the events section include -

Mortgage Lending in the Credit Crunch - 25 September 2008
This seminar will look at the commercial issues and challenges that are currently facing lenders in the mortgage market. It will provide delegates with a greater understanding of the rapidly changing marketplace and strategies for ensuring their organisation is best placed to meet the challenges ahead.

Fast Start: An Introduction to Building Societies - 9 October 2008
This popular seminar provides recently recruited staff and graduate trainees with an intensive introduction to building societies.