Innovation and Resilience: Building Societies in Times of Crisis
Tuesday 22 September 2020
The founding of the UK’s first Building Society was an act of innovation, built entirely on the needs of the people. The, perhaps familiar, story began in the year 1775. A society, the first of it’s kind, was set up to pool the resources of its working-class members, giving each the chance to purchase land
Innovation is Wherever you Build it: A Digital Future for the UK’s Mutual Banking Sector
Tuesday 15 September 2020
Building Societies are long established, member-owned and uniquely purpose-driven financial institutions. Regardless of scale, they are committed to providing products and services which meet genuine need, without leaving anyone behind. This commitment will not change any time soon. But in an increasingly technology-first financial industry, the way in which Building Societies fulfil their purpose will
Building Societies: The Digital Challengers?
Tuesday 11 August 2020
While the UK banking community debates the competitiveness and viability of new FinTech entrants, challenger banks and innovative, customer-focused product offerings – real disruption to the industry may emerge from an established and long-standing group – Building Societies. While the FinTech revolution evolves and matures, the overarching aim is to deliver better outcomes to end
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Building Societies: Challengers in our midst
Wednesday 03 July 2019
While the UK banking community debates the competitiveness and viability of new FinTech entrants, challenger banks and innovative, customer-focused product offerings – real disruption to the industry may emerge from an established and long-standing group – Building Societies. While the FinTech revolution evolves and matures, the overarching aim is to deliver better outcomes to end
- Published in Fintech, Innovation, Partnership, Start-ups, Uncategorized