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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
29 Sep 2020
The Rebuilding Business for Society report–compiled by a group of co-operative and mutual trade associations–says they can play a leading role in reinvigorating communities, especially those left behi...
By Hilary McVitty
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22 Sep 2020
Guest blog by BSA Associate, Benenden Health
By Nathan Parks
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17 Sep 2020
Consumer views on the housing market rebounded strongly in the BSA’s quarterly consumer survey, Property Tracker.
By Katie Wise
27 Aug 2020
The central plank of the Government’s house-building policy is First Homes, which as Jenrick sets out will give a “30% discount on new homes for key workers including nurses and teachers and police of...
By Charlie Blagbrough
05 Aug 2020
Independent research carried out online by YouGov on behalf of the Building Societies Association in July shows that 70% of building society customers see their society as an important part of the com...
By Joseph Thompson
03 Aug 2020
This update from the BSA and National Housing Federation (NHF) sets out the support shared owners can expect from their housing association and their mortgage lender during the coronavirus crisis.
07 October 2020
Webinar
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This event, in conjunction with KPMG, provides an annual update across a range of risk, regulatory, audit and accounting matters.
15 October 2020
Bath
Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis the Local and Regional Building Societies Conference has been postponed until 2021.
22 October 2020
This webinar will explore the short, medium and longer-term impacts of the pandemic on arrears and collections.
26 October 2020
This webinar looks at some early experiences of implementing SS3/19 ‘Enhancing banks’ and insurers’ approaches to man...
03 November 2020
This event will look at the digital landscape in the time of COVID-19 and how the crisis has changed innovation within the sector.
17 November 2020
Online course
This new virtual course has been designed to equip underwriters with the knowledge required to carry out their role effectively.
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.