Event Overview:
Whitecap Consulting and the Building Societies Association (BSA) are pleased to invite you to the launch of the Building Societies Report 2025., hosted at Leeds Building Society. This report provides strategic insights into the future of the building society sector, examining key developments since the last edition and exploring future trends up to 2030 and beyond.

This launch event is an opportunity to hear first-hand insights from industry experts, network with senior leaders from building societies and the wider financial services ecosystem, and discuss the report’s key themes, including:

Strategy and mutuality
Mortgages and savings
The future of branches
The homebuying process and property market
Green finance and sustainability
Technology, FinTech, and data innovation
Regulation, policy, and risk
Collaboration and diversification opportunities

Why Attend?

Launch of the Building Societies Report 2025.
Hear from industry leaders and key contributors to the report.
Participate in discussions on the evolving landscape of building societies.
Network with peers from across the sector, including executives, regulators, technology providers, and policymakers.

Agenda:

12.00 - Arrival & networking

12.30 - Welcome

Richard Fearon, CEO, Leeds Building Society

12.40 - BSA update and sector perspectives

Andrew Gall, Chief Economist, Building Societies Association

12.50 - Building Societies Report 2025 - Whitecap Consulting

13.15 - Panel: Report reflections (Chaired by Rowan Clayton, Chief Product Officer, Finova)

Paul Denton, CEO, Scottish BS
Nick Lawler, Chief Commercial Officer, Monument Technology
Orla Parry, Head of Industries, BJSS
Rob Thickett, Digital Policy Manager, BSA
Matt Elliott, Head of SaaS and Cloud Services, SBS

Key focus topics: Performance of the sector, progress with adoption of technology / digital transformation, evolution of branches.

13.50 Panel: Future opportunities for building societies (Chaired by Tim Bowen, CEO, Mutual Vision)

Andrew Craddock, CEO, Darlington Building Society
Angela Hesketh, Head of UK Market Development, PEXA
Matthieu Clermont, Product Marketing Manager, Unblu
Gerry Goodwin, VP, Strategic Clients, FintechOS
Daniel Broadhurst, Regional Vice President, nCino

Key focus topics to include: Future trends for the sector, expected technology developments, future of property buying and impact on building societies, future role of branches.

14.25 Closing remarks

14.30 - Networking

15.00 - Event close

Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for senior leaders and key stakeholders engaged in the building society sector. Whether you are directly involved in shaping strategy or interested in the future of the mutual sector, this event will provide valuable insights and networking opportunities.

Registration: Attendance is free, but spaces are limited. Register now to secure your place.

This report would not be possible without the support of our sponsors, including: BJSS, Digilytics, finova, FintechOS , FIS, GDS Link, Mambu, Mast, Monument Technology, Mutual Vision, MQube , nCino, Ohpen, PEXA, Phoebus, RSM UK, SBS, Target Group, Temenos , Unblu, Unisys, and Vilja Solutions.

For further information, please contact: info@whitecapconsulting.co.uk

Building Societies Report 2025 – Launch Event