Martin's blog

Mutuals- owned by the people, for the people

Posted on January 17, 2013

mutuals, who are owned by the people, for the people, must be not just the most ethical choice, but also the most patriotic

Mutuals in Europe, and at home

Posted on November 20, 2012

consumers are increasingly attracted to companies that behave ethically and to products that deliver, and this is encouraging that people are looking once again towards the mutual sector

Did anyone learn anything from the Equitable?

Posted on October 02, 2012

the reasons for failure of banks such as Northern Rock were, like Equitable: business model, leadership, governance, risk management and regulation

The welfare state and mutual societies

Posted on September 24, 2012

maybe now is the right time for this 'back to the future' approach to welfare reform

My money habit

Posted on September 06, 2012

many of us spend more time picking out a new pair of shoes than on selecting our next home, or the organisation we entrust our savings to for the next 20/ 30/ 40 years

Social + network = Mutual ?

Posted on September 06, 2012

Mutuals were at the forefront of developing social networks in the industrial era; there is much to learn from the progress in recent years of online networks

Minister for Mutuals

Posted on September 06, 2012

Life would be a lot easier if there was a dedicated Minister for Mutuals who could properly oversee the development of policy across government

Informed consumers make happy customers

Posted on July 10, 2012

consumers will once again trust the financial services sector, only if they begin to understand how it works

The UK in recession

Posted on July 10, 2012

We will only dig ourselves out of recession by a concerted effort, to act responsibly, decently and morally and to appreciate that actions have consequences.

The value of local brands

Posted on June 19, 2012

in a world where mis-trust is rife, having a local brand is a distinct advantage in financial services.

Highlights

Mutuals- owned by the people, for the people

Posted on January 17, 2013

mutuals, who are owned by the people, for the people, must be not just the most ...

2012 AFM Conference

Posted on December 18, 2012

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Mutuals in Europe, and at home

Posted on November 20, 2012

consumers are increasingly attracted to companies that behave ethically and to p...

Did anyone learn anything from the Equitable?

Posted on October 02, 2012

the reasons for failure of banks such as Northern Rock were, like Equitable: bus...

The welfare state and mutual societies

Posted on September 24, 2012

maybe now is the right time for this 'back to the future' approach to welfare re...

My money habit

Posted on September 06, 2012

many of us spend more time picking out a new pair of shoes than on selecting our...

Social + network = Mutual ?

Posted on September 06, 2012

Mutuals were at the forefront of developing social networks in the industrial er...

Minister for Mutuals

Posted on September 06, 2012

Life would be a lot easier if there was a dedicated Minister for Mutuals who cou...

Informed consumers make happy customers

Posted on July 10, 2012

consumers will once again trust the financial services sector, only if they begi...

The UK in recession

Posted on July 10, 2012

We will only dig ourselves out of recession by a concerted effort, to act respon...

The Politicians Views

Posted on April 16, 2012

We went to Westminster to see a selection of MPs and asked them about why it is ...

The Financial Journalist’s View

Posted on April 16, 2012

Jeff Prestridge is the Personal Finance Editor in the Mail on Sunday. Here he sh...

Have you got missing millions?

Posted on January 04, 2012

Engage Mutual has been working with a team of TV researchers and genealogists to...

Mutuals – better value & service

Posted on January 04, 2012

Mutuals excel at service and in treating customers fairly. According to their cu...