Interview with Colin Field, CEO of Saffron Building Society - Savings Guru Podcast #4

Summary: <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p><br><p>In the fourth episode of the Savings Guru Podcast, James talks to Colin Field, CEO of Saffron Building Society, about the impacts of Covid-19 on the mutual sector, the importance of children’s savings accounts, and why Saffron are launching an enviro-saver option.</p><br><p>00:30 The history of the Saffron Building Society</p><p>01:12 How important is the local relationship right now?</p><p>02:10 The increasing need for digitsation during the Covid-19 crisis.</p><p>06:10 Why Saffron has a full-time staff member looking after vulnerable customers.</p><p>07:40 Why are savers still important to Saffron?</p><p>10:55 The importance of children’s savings accounts.</p><p>12:30 What prompted Saffron to launch an enviro-saver account?</p><p>15:30 What other plans does Saffron have for savings?</p><p>17:25 How has Covid-19 affected operations within Saffron branches?</p><p>22:45 What would Colin do if he were Chancellor of the Exchequer for a day?</p><p>26:20 What changes are likely in the market over the next few years?</p><br><p>To find out more about Saffron Building Society, go to <a href="https://www.alrayanbank.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>https://www.saffronbs.co.uk/</u></a></p><br><p>Connect with The Savings Guru</p><ul> <li>Email ---- <a href="mailto:hello@thesavings.guru?subject=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>hello@thesavings.guru</u></a> </li> <li>Website ---- <a href="http://thesavings.guru/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>http://thesavings.guru</u></a> </li> <li>Twitter ---- <a href="https://twitter.com/savingsguruuk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>https://twitter.com/savingsguruuk</u></a> </li> <li>Facebook ---- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SavingsGuruUK/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>https://www.facebook.com/SavingsGuruUK/</u></a> </li> <li>LinkedIn ---- <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-savings-guru-ltd/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-savings-guru-ltd/</u></a> </li> </ul><br><hr><p style="color:grey;font-size:0.75em;"> See <a style="color:grey;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>