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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
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
Quarterly magazine focussing on topics close to our sector - available in print or online
02 Aug 2021
Originally published in Society Matters. By Colin Fyfe, CEO, Hinckley & Rugby Building Society
By Hilary McVitty
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29 Jul 2021
With awards season well underway, we bring you the highlights for the sector in this round-up.
By Katie Wise
In responding to the PRA’s Discussion Paper, the BSA and a number of societies warmly welcomed the initiative to create a more proportionate and effective prudential regime for smaller deposit takers.
By Tanya Jackson
26 Jul 2021
Originally published in Society Matters. By Rain Newton-Smith, Chief Economist, CBI
21 Jul 2021
BSA and UK Finance comment on report by independent experts on building safety in medium and lower rise blocks of flats
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19 Jul 2021
Originally published in Society Matters magazine. By Jane Hanson, Chief People Officer, Nationwide Building Society
14 September 2021
Online course
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This course will allow attendees to learn about the legal and technological underpinning for Digital ID and verification.
22 September 2021
This bespoke virtually presented course is designed to help navigate the ever more complex area of arrears handling.
06 October 2021
Webinar
In conjunction with KPMG, this event provides an annual update across a range of risk, regulatory, audit and accounting matters.
14 October 2021
This course complements the development of the mental health wellbeing strategy and support within your workplace.
01 November 2021
This new virtual course has been designed to equip underwriters with the knowledge required to carry out their role effectively.
17 November 2021
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.
Future of Lawyers' Forum & Legal Panel
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.