Association of Building Societies

The Association of Building Societies (ABS) is a trade organization representing building societies, which are financial institutions similar to banks that primarily provide savings accounts and mortgage loans. ABS supports its member societies by sharing best practices, promoting industry standards, and advocating on their behalf within the financial sector and to regulators. Its goal is to ensure the stability, efficiency, and public confidence of building societies, helping them serve their members effectively. Essentially, ABS acts as a collective voice and resource for these mutually owned institutions dedicated to helping people buy homes and save money.