The future of the branch – FTT Building Societies
Tuesday 02 November 2021
Does the branch have a role to play in the future of mutual financial services? If so, will it play a different role to that of the past? This panel explored how digital transformation will change the role that the branch will play, transforming it from a universal access point into a relationship and advice
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Beyond open banking: open finance meets financial wellbeing for mutuals
Tuesday 26 October 2021
Following from the brilliant FTT Building Societies virtual experience on 6th October, we recap some of the highlights of the day. This panel explored the benefits and challenges of open banking for mutual financial organisations. Open banking offers a viable solution to many problems that mutual organisations may face and can empower building societies and
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Serving customers through community-owned digital platforms – FTT Chats Ep 54
Tuesday 10 August 2021
Richard Wainwright, CEO at Mutual Vision joins us in episode 54 of our FTT Chats series. During the series, we sit down with several digital players to explore disruptive technologies, strategies and innovation. In this chat, Richard discusses some of the key challenges that building societies are facing and the solutions that Mutual Vision can
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Banking on Net Zero – Can building societies lead the way?
Monday 05 July 2021
The conversation around how to best transition to Net Zero for businesses is becoming increasingly urgent as the impacts of climate change approach. Like other financial institutions, building societies have a vital role to play in the route to Net Zero and the future low carbon economy. Customer expectations are also driving the urgency in
Retooling branches for the future
Tuesday 22 June 2021
The scale and pace of bank branch closures over the past decade has been unprecedented. Once the heart of thriving communities, building societies and banks are rapidly becoming a thing of the past in hundreds of towns and villages. According to a Which analysis, almost 4,300 physical bank branches have closed since the beginning of
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