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.

In partnership with  One of the biggest barriers to AI adoption is not access to the technology but people's understanding of it. The BSA have teamed up with Microsoft to develop an AI Skills programme to provide trusted learning pathways, practical skills programmes and collaborative ways of working that will help building societies and credit unions to build AI confidence among employees, enabling the sector to realise AI's benefits while remaining purpose-led and community-focused. Following initial discussions with our members there is a strong appetite across the sector to collaborate on AI adoption, digital skills development and sharing practical experience, with several common themes emerging. These included the importance of responsible AI governance, developing workforce skills and capabilities, supporting culture and leadership change, understanding technology and licensing requirements, and exploring opportunities for sector-wide collaboration on non-competitive use cases such as regulatory reporting and colleague training. We invite you to this one-hour webinar to find out more about this initiative to see if your organisation could benefit from this programme. Through a fireside discussion, attendees will hear real-world experiences and lessons learned covering:   Establishing a clear vision and business case for AI Governance, risk management and responsible AI Driving colleague adoption and organisational change Identifying, prioritising and scaling AI use cases Building trust, managing standards and ensuring oversight Lessons learned and future opportunities for the sector The session will provide practical insights from organisations already progressing on their AI journey, offering attendees the opportunity to learn from peers, share experiences and explore what AI could mean for the future of the mutual sector. Whether you are beginning your AI journey or exploring how to scale existing initiatives, this session will provide practical perspectives from across the building society sector. Open to BSA Building Society & Credit Union Members only.

A free webinar hosted by OneAdvanced   For banks and building societies, balancing commercial performance with member and customer trust is a constant priority. Today, that balance is tested daily within finance, procurement, and governance functions.  Fragmented systems, manual approval loops, and siloed risk data can hinder agile decision-making, whilst increasing the effort required to evidence control to boards and regulators.  Crucially, modernising these workflows is not simply a matter of adopting new software; it requires a secure, governed data foundation.  As the sector prepares for practical AI integration, establishing cloud-native architecture, trustworthy data, and UK-sovereign hosting is critical to maintaining operational resilience and meeting Consumer Duty standards from day one.   Join OneAdvanced for an objective, outcome-focused webinar exploring how modern financial institutions are transitioning to a connected, trusted, and intelligent operating model. Learn how to align workflows across finance, procurement, and risk, and understand how expert IT services and data preparation ensure these technologies are deployed safely and responsibly.    Key Outcomes for Your Organisation:  This session is designed for leadership teams looking to achieve tangible operational improvements, focusing on the critical intersection of modern technology and secure IT deployment:  Connected Finance & Procurement  Consolidated Governance & Risk   Responsible AI Adoption  Building a Compelling Business Case  Administrative Overhead Reduction  Who Should Attend?  CFOs, Finance Directors, COOs, Procurement Leaders, Governance & Risk Leaders, and Transformation Directors within Banks, Building Societies, and Mutuals.