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News and views on topical issues from BSA staff and guests.
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05 November 2018
Ahead of a new report that explores options for first-time buyers in the years ahead, we take stock of the current scene for the UK's would-be homeowners.
29 October 2018
Associate Knowledge: BSA Associate, Walker Morris explains how financial services firms can comply with GDPR while meeting vulnerable customers' needs.
12 October 2018
Ahead of the BSA's first Digital Mutual event, three fintechs talk about building societies adapting to Open Banking.
27 August 2018
Originally published in Society Matters magazine.
By Rob Pheasey, Chief Executive of Marsden Building Society
22 August 2018
Associate Knowledge: guest blog by BSA Associate, Miles Partnership
The BSA recently responded to the FCA’s consultation (CP18/15) published in preparation for the transfer of the regulation of claims management companies (CMCs) from the Ministry of Justice to the FCA from 1 April 2019.
20 August 2018
There are now over 4,400 accredited Living Wage Employers in the UK, including over 150 in financial services. These organisations are leading the way in responsible pay by ensuring all staff and onsite contractors receive the real Living Wage of £8.75 per hour in the UK and £10.20 per hour in London.
15 August 2018
Associate Knowledge: guest blog by BSA Associate, Paragon CC
13 August 2018
By Carolyn Thornley-Yates, Head of Sales & Marketing at Hinckley & Rugby Building Society and a student on the BSA Masters programme.
08 August 2018
Associate Knowledge: a guest blog by BSA Associate, Warren Partners
03 August 2018
Originally published in Society Matters magazine. By blogger Nicola Golding Hi, I’m Nic. A cat-loving, tea-drinking digital project support assistant with cerebral palsy and a walking frame called Ivy. I also have a first-class honours degree, a blog, and a YouTube channel. It is thanks to the blog and YouTube channel that I was featured in the second series of Employable Me on BBC Two.
Associate Knowledge: guest blog by BSA Associate, RSM