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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
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
Download the 2019/20 BSA Yearbook here
16 Jan 2020
Updated research from Savings Champion has shown that building societies continue to pay better rates to their customers than banks.
By Amy McCluskey
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09 Jan 2020
Brian Morris Head of Savings Policy at the BSA says: "“We support the FCA’s intentions to improve the outcomes for long-standing savers across the whole market, but are uncertain that the proposed si...
By Hilary McVitty
16 Dec 2019
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), The Building Societies Association (BSA), and UK Finance have today agreed a new industry-wide valuation process which will help people buy and sel...
11 Dec 2019
Colin Fyfe, Hinckley & Rugby Building Society CEO & Chair of the BSA Green Finance Taskforce commented: “Building societies are supportive of this new, positive and timely Coalition for the Energy...
05 Dec 2019
Released today, results from the BSA quarterly Property Tracker survey reveal that: - Brexit and General Election result are two of the biggest risks to the housing market - Housing market sentim...
29 Nov 2019
Jeremy Palmer, BSA Head of Financial Policy urges the Treasury to pick up and complete the task of widening credit union powers that has been held up for five years since the original policy decisions...
By Jeremy Palmer
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23 January 2020
London
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A free-to-attend event to help BSA Associate members understand the current business conditions facing mutuals.
06 February 2020
This workshop will help you know what to expect from a regulatory visit and how to prepare effectively.
11 February 2020
Aims to improve knowledge, skills and confidence when working with customers who are in arrears or facing financial difficulty.
19 February 2020
Geared for Senior Independent Directors of BSA members to discuss a range of pertinent topics as a group over the course of the dinner....
25 February 2020
For non-systemic Building Societies to discuss the recently published consultation papers. Both the PRA and FCA will be presenting.
11 March 2020
Provides an overview of treasury operations specifically within building societies and the regulatory environment.
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.