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The Building Societies Association (BSA) is the voice for all 43 UK building societies as well as 6 credit unions. Together these organisations serve around 25 million customers across the UK
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Quarterly magazine focussing on topics close to our sector - available in print or online
A 15-minute snapshot of the work building societies do with and for their communities
Exploring building societies' social purpose in action
25 Feb 2020
Both Coventry and Skipton building societies have been acknowledged in the annual Best Big Companies To Work For list in 2020.
By Amy McCluskey
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21 Feb 2020
Ahead of the BSA’s second Understanding Fintech course on 17 and 18 March, the BSA asked the course teacher Richard Johnson to give his predictions about the future of fintech and how building societi...
By Robert Thickett
20 Feb 2020
Miles Advisory shares why they think well-being is important to our sector's workforce.
By Deborah Cooper
11 Feb 2020
With the electronic transfer of the cheque image, this clearing cycle has been reduced to two working days for access to cleared funds. However, the process presents some new challenges.
By Lynton Buxton
07 Feb 2020
Today the Ministry for Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) launched a consultation on its ‘First Homes’ scheme.
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05 Feb 2020
The BSA is supporting the latest Take Five campaign, which incorporates updated messaging, general advice and an industry toolkit for use by financial services to help customers spot and prevent acts ...
11 March 2020
London
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Provides an overview of treasury operations specifically within building societies and the regulatory environment.
12 March 2020
An overview of the financial / balance sheet risks a building society faces and how they're managed by the treasury function.
17 March 2020
A comprehensive understanding of what fintech is, why it's developed and how it’s shaping the future of financial services
21 April 2020
Leeds
A two-day course to complement the development of the mental health wellbeing strategy and support within your workplace.
05 May 2020
Liverpool
The Building Societies Annual Conference offers a great opportunity to exchange views and ideas with peers and wider industry contacts ...
09 June 2020
Aims to improve knowledge, skills and confidence when working with customers who are in arrears or facing financial difficulty.
We produce a range of industry related newsletters, publications, factsheets and advice booklets.
The BSA's quarterly magazine, Society Matters covers what is happening in the world of building societies and the wider financial services sector today.
Find the latest lending and savings statistics for the building society sector here.
These factsheets are designed to give you the information you need about savings, mortgages or the building society sector in general. Feel free to print off, share or download the information.