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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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News and views on topical issues from the BSA and guests
26 Feb 2021
Collectively, the industry can report that 81 per cent of cash ISA transfers were completed during the 12-month period from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020.
By Katie Wise
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25 Feb 2021
The BSA has warmly welcomed, and supports, HMT’s sensible proposals.
By Jeremy Palmer
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23 Feb 2021
The Building Societies Association (BSA) is calling on the Chancellor to taper the end of the temporary reduction in Stamp Duty Land Tax
16 Feb 2021
Guest blog by Robin Penfold, partner at BSA Associate law firm TLT
By Robin Penfold
11 Feb 2021
First published in Society Matters magazine
10 Feb 2021
BSA and UK Finance joint statement responding to the announcement from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government today regarding cladding
By Hilary McVitty
03 March 2021
Online course
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Provides an overview of treasury operations specifically within building societies and the regulatory environment.
17 March 2021
An overview of the financial / balance sheet risks a building society faces and how they're managed by the treasury function.
22 March 2021
This bespoke virtually presented course is designed to help navigate the ever more complex area of arrears handling.
04 May 2021
Online
Registration now open - The Building Societies Annual Conference will be going virtual and takes place across four half-day sessions fr...
09 June 2021
This new virtual course has been designed to equip underwriters with the knowledge required to carry out their role effectively.
22 June 2021
For 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.