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Cash ISAs: A cornerstone of responsible saving, not a barrier to investment Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
Cash ISAs: A cornerstone of responsible saving, not a barrier to investment
As the Chancellor prepares for her Mansion House speech next week, proposals to reduce the annual Cash ISA allowance are reportedly on the table. Such a move risks undermining a trusted savings vehicle for millions without meaningfully boosting domestic investment.
The original money movement still doing business differently Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
The original money movement still doing business differently
Customer-owned building societies and credit unions prioritise customers over profit, meaning their culture, behaviour and decisions are different to banks, and their customers get better products, fairer rates and better services.
Why Cash ISAs Matter: Supporting Home Buyers Partner content
Communities
By Building Societies Association
Why Cash ISAs Matter: Supporting Home Buyers
The debate about economic growth continues to dominate the political agenda ahead of the Spring Statement. As part of this, there has been a focus on Cash ISAs and the role they play in supporting the mortgage market and financial resilience.
Why the future of business is mutually beneficial Partner content
Communities
By Building Societies Association
Why the future of business is mutually beneficial
During election campaigns, business policies often take a back seat to more ‘retail friendly’ policies. As recent debates have focused on funding sources, discussions around enhancing productivity and refining tax incentives seem to fall by the wayside. While these topics have their place, they don’t always capture the public’s imagination.
BSA calls for radical change to support first-time homebuyers Partner content
Communities
By Building Societies Association
BSA calls for radical change to support first-time homebuyers
A properly functioning housing market relies on first-time buyers being able to afford to buy a home of their own, and the fact that today many can’t is the biggest problem for the UK’s housing market.
Unlocking the Potential of Building Societies: In Conversation with Rob Pheasey Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
Building Societies Association
Unlocking the Potential of Building Societies: In Conversation with Rob Pheasey
From savings to mortgages, the nation’s building societies are making a real difference to people and places across the country. With MPs set to vote on a Bill that could increase the sector’s impact, PoliticsHome sat down with Rob Pheasey, Chair of the Building Societies Association, to learn why he thinks mutuals are striking a chord with a new generation of customers.
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
Property Tracker report reveals a third of people think house prices will rise over the next 12 months
The Purpose of Mutual and Co-operative Business in Society Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
The Purpose of Mutual and Co-operative Business in Society
Robin Fieth, Chief Executive at the Building Societies Association, shares how co-operatives and mutuals are helping tackle the big challenges in society
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Communities
By Building Societies Association
Building society sector performs strongly in first nine months of 2023
Despite challenging economic conditions, building society mortgages and savings balances have increased between January and September 2023. In the same period, balances have fallen across the rest of the market.
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
Building Societies Associations responds to the Autumn Statement
Commenting on the measures announced in today’s Autumn Statement, Robin Fieth, Chief Executive of the BSA said:
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on the MPC's decision to keep the Bank Rate at 5.25%
Commenting on the MPC’s decision not to change the Bank Rate from 5.25%, Andrew Gall, Head of Savings and Economics at the BSA said:
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
Bank Rate rises by 0.25% to 5.25%
Commenting on the increase in the Bank Rate from 5.0% to 5.25%, Andrew Gall, Head of Savings and Economics at the BSA said:
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
Debbie Enever to join the Building Societies Association as Head of External Affairs
The Building Societies Association is pleased to announce that Debbie Enever has been appointed Head of External Affairs, and will join the organisation on 1 September 2023. Debbie succeeds Hilary McVitty, who held the role for 12 years until her recent retirement.
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
Housing market sentiment remains low as Bank Rate increases by a further 0.5% to 5.0%
Commenting on the increase in the Bank Rate by 0.5% to 5%, Andrew Gall, Head of Savings and Economics at the Building Societies Association (BSA) said:
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
Mutual value drives significant increase in building society savings
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
New Chair elected at the Building Societies Association
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on the increase in the Bank Rate to 4%
Commenting on the increase in the Bank Rate from 3.5% to 4.0%, Paul Broadhead, Head of Mortgage & Housing Policy at the BSA said:
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
Building Societies Act update welcomed as part of Chancellor’s Edinburgh Reforms
Commenting on The Edinburgh Reforms announced by the Chancellor today, Robin Fieth, BSA Chief Executive said:
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
Property Tracker survey shows housing market sentiment continues to fall
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
The inaugural UK Savings Week runs 26 September to 2 October 2022
With a third of people relying on their savings to get by, UK Savings Week aims to help those who can get into a better savings habit.
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on the speech by Dame Colette Bowe, Bank of England
Commenting on the speech by Dame Colette Bowe at the BSA’s 2nd Research Workshop on the Future of Financial Mutuals at Bayes Business School, Robin Fieth, CEO of the BSA, said:
Decarbonising the Nation’s Housing: The Role of Lenders Partner content
Environment
By Building Societies Association
Decarbonising the Nation’s Housing: The Role of Lenders
There is no route to net zero that does not address the energy efficiency of the nation’s homes, and mortgage lenders have a critical role to play. The House sat down with Paul Broadhead, Head of Mortgage and Housing Policy at the Building Societies Association, to learn more about the steps that UK mortgage lenders are taking to support the nation’s net zero commitment.
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
What to do if you are struggling to pay your mortgage
The rising cost of living is stretching many households’ finances with some struggling to meet the increased costs of essentials, and having little or no savings to fall back on. This can lead to some families having problems making their monthly mortgage repayments.
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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: