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Daniel Broadhurst, Regional Vice President at nCino, outlines the role technology might play in achieving the goal of doubling the size of the UK's co-operative and mutual economy.
I had the pleasure of attending last month’s BSA conference, and one topic that dominated conversations was Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ bold commitment to double the size of the UK’s mutual economy.
Inspired by the discussions I had and the buzz around this, I wanted to dig deeper into what role tech might play in achieving this goal. This ambitious vision puts building societies at the centre of a refreshed approach to financial services – one that balances growth with community focus and member-first values.
Whitecap’s Building Society Report predicts that if the organic asset growth observed last year continues, the sector could double in size in just 4 years. This could be a pivotal moment for the sector. All building societies across the UK currently manage over £515 billion in assets, provide 24% of UK mortgages, and serve more than 26 million consumers. Doubling that footprint would transform the financial landscape, but how will building societies achieve this scale while maintaining their distinctive member-focused approach?
The answer lies in strategic technology adoption and digital innovation.
The traditional strengths of building societies, community connection, member focus, and reinvestment of profits, are still powerful differentiators. However, doubling in size requires more than doubling branches or staff. It means a complete rethinking of how building societies operate, compete, and deliver value.
Strategic investments in tech would allow building societies to scale operations without proportionally increasing costs. It would provide the infrastructure to handle greater transaction volumes, expand product offerings, and reach new members, all while maintaining the personalised service that sets building societies apart.
For the sector to thrive in this new era of growth, building societies must leverage technology to:
The traditional mortgage process: paper-heavy, time-consuming, and often frustrating for borrowers is ripe for transformation. End-to-end digital lending platforms can reduce application-to-decision times from weeks to days or even hours, creating a compelling advantage in a competitive market.
We've seen this in action with forward-thinking societies that have implemented cloud-based lending solutions. They report not only improved efficiency but also increased member satisfaction and higher conversion rates. By removing friction from the mortgage journey, building societies can attract new members while better serving existing ones – a crucial combination for achieving the ambitious growth targets set by the Chancellor.
Building societies have always prided themselves on knowing their members. But as they scale, maintaining this deep understanding becomes increasingly challenging without leveraging data analytics.
Modern banking platforms transform the vast amounts of data building societies already possess into actionable insights. These insights enable more personalised product recommendations, more accurate risk assessments, and more proactive service.
Scottish Building Society provides an inspiring example. Having doubled its size over the past five years to £866.5 million in assets, it has demonstrated that significant growth is achievable. Their approach has combined strategic focus on customer service with investments in technology – proving that traditional values and modern capabilities can create powerful growth synergy.
The challenge for building societies isn't choosing between digital efficiency and human connection – it's blending them effectively. Technology enables an omnichannel strategy where members can seamlessly move between digital self-service and meaningful human interactions according to their preferences and needs.
Digital channels can handle routine transactions, freeing staff to focus on complex enquiries and relationship-building conversations that truly benefit from their expertise and empathy.
The mutual sector faces unique regulatory considerations, and compliance costs can be disproportionately burdensome for smaller institutions. Technology solutions that automate compliance processes not only reduce these costs but also minimise risk.
With the Economic Secretary to the Treasury requesting a comprehensive report on the mutuals landscape from regulators, we could see potential regulatory adjustments to support sector growth. Building societies that have implemented flexible, compliance-ready technology platforms will be best positioned to adapt quickly to these changes.
The Chancellor's mandate to double the size of the sector represents both a challenge and an opportunity. Technology will enable building societies to scale operations, enhance member experiences, and expand their reach while preserving their distinctive values.
The time for building societies to invest in technology isn't just about keeping pace with banks – it's about leveraging their unique advantages through digital innovation to fulfil their expanded role in the UK's financial future.
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