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General Information

There is a lot more to personal finance than savings and mortgages.

Take a look at this section if you would like to know more about avoiding fraudsters, complaining if you have an issue with your provider, helping someone without mental capacity, or investigating your rights as a building society member.

Take Five to stop fraud

Many people may already know the dos and don’ts of financial fraud- that no-one should ever ask them for their PIN or full password, or ever make them feel pressured into moving money to a ‘safe accou...

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Need support with your finances from a friend or family member?

When a person wants or needs help to manage their finances, there are a number of options available.This leaflet aims to explain each of these options.

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Building Society assets

Assets is one measure of the size of a building society.   Societies have many different year ends but the latest asset size information for each society can be found here.   

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List of UK building societies and associates

A list of BSA members and associates.

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Credit Unions

This factsheet explains what credit unions are, what services they offer and how you can find and join a credit union.

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The History of Building Societies

Details of the key events in the history of the building society movement.

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Mergers and conversions

Over the years many building societies have merged with others or changed their name. Between 1989 and 2000, ten building societies changed their status completely, converting into or merging with a P...

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List of demutualised building societies

This paper lists the building societies that have converted to banks, with the dates of their flotation on the stock market.

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When was my building society founded?

From the oldest to the youngest, find out when your society was established.

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How do I set up a new building society?

Basic details of what is required to establish a new building society.

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The Building Societies Act 1986 - A BSA Summary Sixth Edition

A brief summary of the Building Societies Act 1986 (revised in July 2009).

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Your Rights as a Building Society Member

As a member of a building society you are more than just a customer; unlike a depositor with, or borrower from, a bank you have certain rights to receive information and to voice your opinions on the ...

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Career opportunities

Information on how to find job vacancies with our members and who to contact regarding courses in financial services.

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Complaints about a Financial Services Organisation

How can I make a complaint about a financial services organisation?

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What are PIBS?

Explains what PIBS are, plus the advantages and disadvantages for investors.

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MoneyHelper

Answer some straightforward questions about you and your money and this free confidential health check will set out what you can do in easy steps.

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Stop Loan Sharks media kit

A national campaign, led by the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) is helping people to spot and avoid loan sharks.

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Fraud

Learn how you can protect yourself against the different types of fraud

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