Social Purpose, ESG and Sustainability: How to navigate these increasingly important topics
However, according to PwC survey conducted in 2021, up to three quarters of leaders were only in the early stages…
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Analysis of the Strategic Landscape for Mutual Insurers & Friendly Societies 2021
The project is being conducted in partnership with the AFM with support from industry sponsors including: Altus Consulting, Cirencester Friendly…
Savings market dynamics through a building society lens
In this article, Lal Tawney, Director at Whitecap Consulting, discusses the dynamics of the savings market specifically through the lens…
FinTech Scotland Research & Innovation – ONLINE SURVEY
In partnership with FinTech Scotland and the Global Open Finance Centre of Excellence (GOFCoE), Whitecap Consulting is supporting the development…
How building societies compete in the mortgage market
In this article, Julian Wells, Director at Whitecap Consulting, explores the dynamics of the mortgage market with specific reference to…
Open Banking – the opportunity for building societies
In this article, Julian Wells, Director at Whitecap Consulting, reflects on the findings of the research in relation to one…
The digital transformation challenge for building societies
In this article, Stefan Haase, Director at Whitecap Consulting, discusses the sector’s position on digital transformation as well as the…
The transition of financial services to ESG and green finance
Sustainability in business has tended to be primarily associated with long-term commercial performance issues such as with balance sheet strength,…
Regionality: a driving force for most building societies
In this article, Richard Coates, Managing Director at Whitecap Consulting, explores the key role that regionality plays for building societies…
FinTech Innovation Roadmap to drive a digital enabled net zero economic recovery
PRESS RELEASE – 12th May 2021 FinTech Innovation Roadmap to drive a digital enabled net zero economic recovery FinTech Scotland…
‘The Magic of Mutuality’ – enhancing valuable member relationships
In this article, Richard Coates, Managing Director of Whitecap Consulting, explores what impact mutuality has on the culture, behaviours and…
Scenario Planning for an Uncertain Future
As we emerge from the pandemic, many organisations need to update their strategies, but uncertainty still remains. Consumer behaviour has…
Building Societies demonstrate their individuality through their strategic focus
In this piece, Luke Freeman, Director at Whitecap Consulting, discusses the key report findings relating to strategy and how the…
Opportunity knocks for building societies and FinTechs
Kicking off with the first article, published during UK FinTech Week, Julian Wells, director at Whitecap Consulting, looks at the…
New report highlights strong sources of differentiation for the building society sector
The research for the report involved a quantitative data analysis of all 43 building societies, interviews with 33 building society…