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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.
Excess Savings Could Fuel Price Rises Despite Government's Plan To Halve Inflation
Economy
Excess Savings Could Fuel Price Rises Despite Government's Plan To Halve Inflation
Savings built up during the pandemic are at risk of being drip fed into the economy and exacerbating price rises despite the Government's pledge to halve inflation, economic experts have warned.
Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
Savings pick up as households seek to increase precautionary buffers. Lending remains robust
Released today, figures from the BSA show that mortgage lending by building societies in the third quarter of the year was up 11% compared to Q2 despite the worsening outlook for the economy, and squeeze on household incomes. The number of approvals were however down 9%. Gross lending was also up by a fifth compared to the same period last year (Q3 2021), when the Stamp Duty holiday was in operation, although the number approvals were a little lower.
Partner content
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.
Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
New data suggests workers expect their employers to do more on financial wellbeing

  • Over six in ten employees are finding bills and credit commitments a burden

  • Close to one in five employees would not be able to cover their living expenses for one month if they lost their main source of income

  • Majority think that their employer should care about their financial wellbeing

  • 50% who don’t currently have a workplace savings scheme are interested in one
Why workplace savings can help people build financial resilience Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
Why workplace savings can help people build financial resilience
As the cost of living bites, workers expect their employers to do more to support their financial wellbeing.
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.
Partner content
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.
Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
A nuanced outlook for post-lockdown spending plans
A new survey from the Building Societies Association has revealed a nuanced outlook for post-lockdown spending plans.
The average household is 24 days from the breadline - we must help people build financial resilience Partner content
Economy
By Legal & General
The average household is 24 days from the breadline - we must help people build financial resilience
By helping people to exit financial exclusion and move to financial inclusion, we hope to reach our vision of inclusive capitalism.