Covers a range of topics relating to mortgages and the wider housing market.
Covers issues relating to savings accounts and payments.
Covers developments in conduct of business regulation
Covers issues relating to the corporate governance and constitution of building societies.
People related matters such as talent development, apprenticeships and diversity.
Internal and external accounting assurance and matters relating to tax.
The regulation and supervision of firms to ensure their safety and soundness under the remit of the Prudential Regulation Authority.
A new legal aid scheme to support borrowers at risk of repossession (member only content).
A wide range of statistics relating to the UK mortgage and housing markets.
Research, analysis and guidance about our members and the issues that affect them.
Retail savings data including net receipts and deposits, ISAs and interest rates.
Operational and financial information about building societies. Includes AGM & financial results and remuneration details.
Submission and publication deadlines for BSA data and reports.
Bank Rate cut to 4.75% but pace of rate cuts expected to moderate in wake of Budget
News and views on topical issues from the BSA and guests.
View our latest press releases and comment here.
The BSA's quarterly magazine covers whats happening in the world of building societies, credit unions and the wider financial services sector.
A quarterly survey that assesses consumer sentiment regarding the UK property market.
View biographies and download photos of the BSA's key spokespeople
BSA speeches from events and seminars
View the latest webinars, training and other events open to members, associates and other stakeholders
View our latest BSA Annual Conference and comment here.
View our latest Past events & summaries and comment here.
Learn how to promote your event to the BSA's membership.
Employment Rights Bill Webinar (18th November 2024)
Find factsheets on mortgages, savings and the building society sector.
Track building societies that no longer exists and get a link to its successor's website.
Find mortgage instructions and specific requirements setting out individual building society policies.
The UK Savings Week campaign aims to get people engaged in saving.
Toolkits to develop Workplace Savings are available here.
Here you can find our publications, responses to consultation documents, mortgage instructions, statistics and sector job vacancies.
Find out more about the BSA and the sector.
Contact details for each of our 49 members.
Our Associate members include a wide range of companies from insurers, banks, accountants, solicitors, and other business suppliers to BSA members.
The National Credit Union Forum (NCUF) is the Credit Union Committee of the BSA.
View biographies and download photos of our key spokespeople
Vacancies for senior management, executive and other positions at the BSA and its member organisations
Find out the wide range of benefits of joining the BSA as an associate member.
The Building Societies Association is the voice of the UK's building societies.
How can I make a complaint about a financial services organisation?
If you’re not happy with the service you receive from your financial institution and you wish to make a complaint, your first step is to make a formal complaint to the company involved. Financial institutions are obliged to tell you how to make a complaint and their procedures for dealing with them.
If, when you have fully exhausted this route, you are still not happy with the outcome or any compensation you may have received, the next step is to approach the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).
The FOS is an independent body that settles disputes between businesses providing financial services and their customers. It considers complaints about a wide range of financial matters – from insurance and mortgages to investments and bank accounts. It looks at the issue from a neutral position and having given both sides a fair hearing, will reach a resolution to the dispute.
More information on the FOS can be found at www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk or by calling the consumer helpline on 0800 0234567 or email complaint.info@financial-ombudsman.org.uk
The FLA Lending Code sets standards of good practice for the finance and leasing industry. It is intended to reassure anyone who applies for finance from a full FLA member that they are dealing with a reputable organisation. It sets out the key commitments and principles that the FLA requires its members to follow. It includes specific provisions about dealing with customers who have mental health difficulties.
The FLA Lending Code relates to all consumer credit, hire or lease agreements and covers any of the following types of agreement:
The Code also covers the sale of payment protection insurance (PPI).
The FLA offers a free conciliation scheme for consumer complaints where the complaint is made against one of its members. The FLA will conciliate at any time before the matter is referred to the FOS.
The FLA Lending Code is monitored by an independent group consisting of consumer representatives, industry practitioners and an independent Chairman. To find out more or to obtain a copy of the Code, visit www.lendingcode.org.uk
The FLA also operates a Business Finance Code which sets out standards of good practice for the finance and leasing industry in the conduct of transactions with business customers, for example those who lease office equipment. To find out more visit www.businessfinancecode.org.uk