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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
The latest BSA information
Information and guidance on COVID-19 for members of the BSA
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Quarterly magazine focussing on topics close to our sector - available in print or online
26 Mar 2020
To help home movers impacted by Covid-19, mortgage providers will give customers who have exchanged contracts the option to extend their mortgage offer for up to three months to enable them to move at...
By Hilary McVitty
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It is with deep regret that we have made the decision to postpone the BSA Conference.
By Jason Russell
Banks, building societies, the Post Office and credit unions are working closely with the FCA, the Prudential Regulation Authority and HM Treasury to maintain branch access for essential services (suc...
21 Mar 2020
The banking and finance industry remains committed to supporting all customers who are impacted directly or indirectly by COVID-19 and has announced a series of measures to help them during this time.
By Amy McCluskey
20 Mar 2020
Branches of banks, building societies and credit unions are classed as an essential service right across the UK and can remain open. In such a rapidly changing environment, it is useful to ha...
19 Mar 2020
Criminals use exceptional circumstances like the current COVID-19 situation as a chance to pose as employees of a genuine organisation, such as building society / bank staff and police officers and ta...
21 April 2020
Leeds
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A two-day course to complement the development of the mental health wellbeing strategy and support within your workplace.
04 May 2020
Liverpool
BSA CONFERENCE POSTPONED - It is with deep regret that we have made the decision to postpone the BSA Conference. Due to the ongoing cor...
09 June 2020
London
Aims to improve knowledge, skills and confidence when working with customers who are in arrears or facing financial difficulty.
17 June 2020
Manchester
This dinner is one in a series of networking dinners specifically geared for the Chairs and NEDs of BSA members.
30 June 2020
This seminar for new non-executive directors delivers an intensive introduction to the business, board and regulatory environments
07 July 2020
To upskill Mortgage Advisers to understand the wider implications and possibilities for customers looking to raise money in later life....
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.