Annual General Meeting
Members and Associates of the BSA are invited to attend the AGM.
Conference sessions
Be part of the debate and challenge the outlook for our industry.
Want to keep up to date with the issues and innovations that are affecting our sector right now? The BSA Annual Conference is renowned for delivering two days of thought-provoking content from top-class industry speakers and business commentators. Hear expert opinion on the paths our industry is taking. Make sure you are part of the debate.
Wednesday 9 May
Exhibition opens – coffee service in the exhibition hall
See the latest products and services of a diverse range of suppliers to the mutual sector.
Chairman’s Address
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Keynote Address
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Economists Behaving with Behavioural Economics
Tim uses the science of behavioural economics to explain how complex and far-reaching problems such as financial turmoil might be solved. And with particular resonance for anyone focusing on innovation, he demonstrates why learning from your mistakes can often be the hardest advice to take.
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Lunch
Make new connections with industry contacts and find solutions, ideas and inspiration in the exhibition hall.
Seminar 1 | Any Recovery in the Mortgage Market?
Economic downturn, regulation, and huge shifts in society as a whole are changing the nature of the mortgage market in ways that could not have been forecast five years ago. This session examines these trends and much more.
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Seminar 2 | Creating a Savings Culture
Is there any point in saving? Low interest rates, rising prices, consumer confusion as to what precisely is on offer, and distrust of many providers encourages many to answer “no”. Three well-known experts examine the issues.
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Seminar 3 | Diversity and Ethics
Mutuals, above all other institutions, ought to be embracing high ethical standards, and reflecting the diversity of the communities in which they are based. What are the best ways of actually achieving these ambitions – this session tells you how.
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International interlude
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Financial Conduct Authority: Priorities for the New Regulator
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Champagne Reception
Catch up with industry colleagues at the reception before the conference dinner.
Conference Dinner
Enjoy fine dining, entertainment and superb networking opportunities. It’s a chance to entertain clients or colleagues in style.
Thursday 10 May
Conference breakfast with Robert Peston Sponsored by Deloitte
Our guest speaker, BBC Business Editor, Robert Peston has broadcast a series of exclusive stories about the global financial situation. It was he who revealed the crisis at Northern Rock and RBS, the emergency rescue of HBOS and the inevitability of the Irish bail-out. During his career, Robert has been Assistant Editor of the Sunday Telegraph, the FT’s Financial Editor as well as established author. (By invitation)
Plenary – The State of the Nation
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Emerging Leaders – new for 2012
Today, more than ever, developing leadership talent in any organisation is critical to its long term success. Our sector is no different and yet we face intense competition from our larger, PLC competitors for the best talent. And so it is vital we look to develop the talent we have so the sector, and each and every society, can be confident it has the leadership in place, not only to take it forward in the future, but in ways that uphold our mutual values and advocate our unique cultures. This exciting new ‘Emerging Leaders’ programme is designed to engage your leadership talent of tomorrow with not only how they might develop but with the strategic issues that might face in future years. The sessions will be highly interactive, led by outstanding young leaders themselves and include presentations by innovative thought leaders discussing leading edge thinking and what it takes to be a courageous leader in challenging times. Tickets priced at £75 are available exclusively to delegates from BSA member organisations that are below direct report within their organisation to an executive director.
Coffee
Discover the latest product and service innovations in the exhibition over a cup of coffee.
Question Time
Chaired by Peter Griffiths, BSA Chairman. Your opportunity to fire questions at our panellists.
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Lunch
Catch up with industry colleagues and pick up the latest reports from the BSA’s stand in the exhibition hall.
1 | Mutuals Making a Difference
What do mutuals bring to the market that other types of organisations can’t? This session looks at examples of successful mutual activity, and provides pointers on what the rest of the mutual sector can learn from our speakers’ insights.
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2 | Innovation and social media
Technology and social media now offer unprecedented opportunities to engage, serve and market to members. This session explores an innovative new mobile service, considers new opportunities for intelligence driven communications and explores the world of Twitter in business terms.
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