Building societies and credit unions are well placed to help people navigate growing financial pressures because they are built around long-term customer outcomes rather than short-term shareholder returns.

A free to attend event hosted by BSA Associate, Katalysys   Katalysys is hosting a Boardroom Briefing for Board members, CFOs, CROs, and senior finance and risk professionals at the Guildhall on 15th of September 2026. The event will start with a keynote speech on proportionality in the approach to supervision to be delivered by  Heena Samani, Head of Global Systemically Important Banks Division in the PRA, and a panel discussion with Q&A. Subsequently, our experts will cover two key topics: Preparedness for Basel 3.1 and SDDT. We explore how to answer the three questions every board should be asking now. First, can we trust the numbers; second, can we explain the numbers; third, are we proportionate i.e., avoiding both under-compliance and the kind of unnecessary conservatism that quietly constrains capital efficiency and growth. Does the summer of 2026 change how we look at climate risk. We explore extreme weather events of 2026, from heat and drought to increasingly sporadic wildfires, and examine how non-flood physical risk drivers are reshaping the industry’s approach to climate risk materiality assessments. We also explore a specific opportunity for mortgage lenders to harness climate risk opportunities and turn them into commercial value. We also explore the rapidly changing picture of climate risks on how banks operate. Speakers: Heena Samani, Head of Global Systemically Important Banks Division, PRA Dr. Nashwa Saleh, Independent Non-Executive Director Josh Nowak, CEO, Katalysys  ‍Anindya Ghosh Chowdhury, CGO, Katalysys  ‍Manish Patidar, Senior Director, Katalysys  ‍Owen Selby, Vice President, Katalysys  Who it's aimed at: The event is for CFOs, CROs, and senior finance and risk professionals.

Owen Jarvis, Chief Executive of the UK Cohousing Network explains how cohousing creates environments that help tackle loneliness, strengthen social connections and build community resilience. 

New research finds that building societies are not only more resilient than banks but also help strengthen the stability of the wider UK financial system. The findings support a proportionate approach to regulation that recognises the different risk profiles of societies of different sizes.

The latest commentary on the UK economy, mortgage and savings markets.

This full-day event in London provides BSA members with expert briefings on current key risk areas in financial crime to help them review and focus their own organisations' policy and practice. Sessions will provide practical updates on the financial crime issues most relevant to building societies and credit unions. Drawing on expert insight, sector experience and practical examples, the programme will help attendees consider how current developments may affect their controls, governance, and engagement with law enforcement, regulators and industry partners. The event will also be an excellent opportunity for attendees to network with fellow MLROs and financial crime prevention professionals across the building society and credit union sector, share approaches to common challenges, and identify lessons that can be taken back into their own organisations. Detailed programme content and speakers will be updated here as and when confirmed. (Registration closes at 17:00 on Monday, 7 December 2026) Cancellation policy "Very enjoyable; plenty of food for thought from the presentations and discussions, and an excellent networking opportunity." "A really value adding event and some really good key speakers." "I thought the event was very engaging and useful. Each session was just right, length wise and the networking opportunities were so useful." (Delegate feedback from our 2025 event)