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Show filtersGreens include co-ops and mutual banks in small business charter
Regional mutual banks would be capitalised through a Co-operative Development Fund, says the party
Meet … Andrew Whyte, CEO, Association of Finance Mutuals
'With the right policy and regulatory framework we could do so much more and be a…
Building societies and first-time buyers
There is innovation within the sector, but change is needed to address the current challenges, says…
UK building societies buck market to provide mortgage growth
Several mutuals have introduced 'new and innovative ways to support people into homeownership', says sector body…
MPs approve law change to level playing field for building societies
The news was welcomed by sector body BSA, which says it will give mortgage customers more…
Nationwide plan to buy Virgin Money divides analysts and members
The £2.9bn deal would mark an expansion for the UK mutuals sector – but some of…
Newcastle Building Society turns its focus to community and regional development
The society is the first UK organisation to receive Mutual Value Measurement Accreditation, developed in Australia…
Government to hold mutualisation talks with Post Office workers, report says
Rose Marley from Co-operatives UK will attend discussions between union leaders and business minister Kevin Hollinrake,…
Fresh calls for Post Office mutualisation in wake of Horizon scandal
As anger continues over the wrongful convictions of postmasters, Mutuo has reissued its paper calling for…
End of year Q&A: Andrew Whyte, CEO, Association of Financial Mutuals
'We’ll continue to work together to make the case for the distinctive and vital contribution that…
Co-op and mutual bodies launch UK prospectus calling for policy support
The document was produced by Abcul, Co-operatives UK, AFM and BSA