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Articles tagged with: Building societies
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on the increase in the Bank Rate to 1%
Commenting on the increase in the bank Rate from 0.75% to 1.00%, Paul Broadhead, Head of Mortgage and Housing Policy at the BSA said:
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
Building Societies Association Chief Executive talks about being ready for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead
On the second day of the Building Societies Annual Conference in Liverpool (5 May 2022), BSA Chief Executive, Robin Fieth, spoke about important themes for the strategic agendas of BSA member boards.
Keeping building society legislation relevant for the 21st Century Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
Keeping building society legislation relevant for the 21st Century
It's time to update the legal framework surrounding building societies so that they reflect the needs of modern society.
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
BSA responds to the Financial Stability Report – December 2021
Commenting on the announcement by the FPC of a consultation on the +3% stress test, Paul Broadhead, Head of Mortgage and Housing Policy at the BSA said:
How Building Societies contribute to the UK economy Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
How Building Societies contribute to the UK economy
Ahead of today’s Westminster Hall debate about the role of co-operatives and mutuals, we highlight how building societies contribute to the economy and public life.
We now have an unprecedented chance to benefit building societies – let’s seize the opportunity Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
We now have an unprecedented chance to benefit building societies – let’s seize the opportunity
Newly proposed measures take advantage of the Brexit freedom. It’s time for other decision makers to follow.
Struggling to pay the mortgage? An effective SMI scheme could make the difference Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
Struggling to pay the mortgage? An effective SMI scheme could make the difference
With COVID-19 causing many people to feel the strain when it comes to paying their mortgage, an improved Support for Mortgage Interest scheme could help those who need it most.
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
Lending up: Savings figures mask differences across society
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
A new mutual covenant for a post crisis world
Speaking on the third day of the Building Societies Conference 2021, BSA Chief Executive, Robin Fieth reflects on some of the themes for consideration by sector Boards, to create a more balanced, fairer, greener society and lead the way in a new covenant between business, society and government.
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
New Chair elected at Building Societies Association
Mark Bogard, Chief Executive of the Family Building Society has been elected as the new Chair of the Building Societies Association. He takes up this role with immediate effect.
What the pandemic has taught us about financial resilience Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
What the pandemic has taught us about financial resilience
If the experience of the past 12 months has taught us anything, it's the importance of financial resilience. And no group of organisations understands that better than the nation's network of building societies. We sit down with Mike Regnier, the chair of the Building Societies Association, to hear his thoughts on how the UK can build back better
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
Building Societies Association recognised for its responsible business practices
The Building Societies Association (BSA) is delighted to be recognised for its responsible business practices through accreditation by the Good Business Charter.
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
New report highlights strong sources of differentiation for the building society sector
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on the Budget
Commenting on today’s Budget, Robin Fieth CEO of the Building Societies Association said:
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Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
Mortgage lenders support extension to moratorium on possessions until 1 April 2021
Following the publication of the FCA consultation today, the BSA and UK Finance have issued a joint press release to say that mortgage lenders support the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) proposed extension to the moratorium on possessions to 1 April 2021
Unleashing co-operatives and other mutuals is critical to the recovery Partner content
Communities
By Building Societies Association
Unleashing co-operatives and other mutuals is critical to the recovery
Speaking at the launch of a new report, Shadow Chancellor, Anneliese Dodds, emphasised the critical role of co-operatives and other mutuals in rebuilding business, recovering jobs and retraining workers.
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Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments - Face coverings in branches: FAQ
From today it is a legal requirement for customers to wear a face covering in retail environments in England. This includes banks, building societies, credit unions, post offices and money service businesses.
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
BSA: Cash ISA Transfer Performance – Q2 2020
The Building Societies Association (BSA); The Investing and Saving Alliance (TISA) and UK Finance committed that for 2020, a minimum of 85 per cent of cash ISA transfers would be completed within seven working days.
Economy
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on National Housing Federation’s Homes at the Heart campaign
Commenting on the Homes at the Heart campaign release published on 1 July 2020 by the National Housing Federation, Paul Broadhead, BSA Head of Mortgages and Housing said:
Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
Job insecurity is the biggest barrier to home ownership for the first time in a decade
Buyers state job insecurity as the biggest barrier to home ownership (65%) compared to 35% in March 2020), overtaking ‘raising a deposit’ (40%) for the first time in 10 years.
Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
Building societies maintained a high market share of new approvals in Q1 2020, figures reveal
Released today, BSA lending and savings figures for Q1 2020 show that building societies maintained a high market share of new approvals in the quarter. At the end of March, the impact of Coronavirus was yet to make a significant impact on lending volumes.
Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on today's announcements of support for mortgage borrowers
Commenting on the announcements from the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, John Glen MP and the FCA on support for mortgage borrowers, Robin Fieth, Chief Executive of the Building Societies Association (BSA) said:
Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
BSA responds to Housing Secretary’s 13 May COBRA press briefing
In Wednesday’s daily press briefing, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick MP announced significant steps in reopening the England’s housing market by allowing people to move home and conduct property viewings – activities previously restricted by lockdown measures.
Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on amended Lifetime ISA rules announced by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury
Following today’s announcement by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury to amend Lifetime ISA (LISA) rules to help those affected by coronavirus, Brian Morris, BSA Head of Savings Policy comments: