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What's New ?

What's new?

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Press releases BAILING OUT BANKS UNFAIR ON BUILDING SOCIETIES AND THEIR MEMBERS 13.11.2008 John Goodfellow, Chairman of the Building Societies Association, speaking at the Association’s Annual Lunch, noted the strength and prudence of the mutual model, but highlighted the unfair way the sector had been forced to pay for failed banks. BSA COMMENTS ON BANK RATE CUT 06.11.2008 The BSA's comments on the annoucement today by the Bank of England to cut the Bank Rate by 1.5% to 3%. View more
Publications We produce a wide range of industry related publications which are available to the general public. Building Societies Yearbook 2008-09 The official handbook of the BSA and the definitive reference book for anyone wanting to research the sector. Lost Savings? How building societies help you find your lost account. This leaflet explains how the BSA and building societies can help individuals trace savings they have lost touch with. Society Matters The BSA's quarterly publication covers what's happening in the world of building societies and the wider financial services sector today. View more Latest Industry Responses As well as proactively campaigning, the BSA frequently comments on consultative papers issued by the Financial Services Authority, and by government departments such as the Treasury or the Department of Trade and Industry. BSA responses to many recent consultations can be found below. Consultation by the Office of Fair Trading on its Personal Current Accounts Market Study Implementation of the Building Societies (Funding) and Mutual Societies (Transfers) Act 2007 View more		BSA Newsbite - August 2008 Commission on Mutual and Co-operative Housing Begins Work ** The BSA's new appointments ** Mortgage lending in the credit crunch Events Recent additions to the events section include - Developing Leadership Talent - 28 January 2009, Midlands This seminar examines best practice in leadership and people development. Delegates will have an opportunity to discuss in open forum and small groups the challenges they face and share best practice in how to develop talent in their society. Business Performance Masterclass - 10-11 February, London This practical two-day programme will share the global changes that are shaping the world of personal financial services and provide innovative approaches to growing the business in an increasingly competitive climate.