In partnership with Ipswich Town Foundation, the charitable arm of Ipswich Town Football Club (ITFC), Suffolk Building Society has delivered a series of financial education workshops to secondary school pupils across Ipswich, helping young people build their confidence and understanding of money management. As the new school term begins, the two organisations are looking to…
Suffolk financial advice firm Matthew Douglas is celebrating national recognition after securing a coveted place in Citywire New Model Adviser’s Top 100 for 2026, marking its 13th consecutive year on the list. The Hadleigh-based firm expects its assets under advice to reach £360 million in 2026, reflecting its growth since being founded in Suffolk in…
St Edmundsbury Wealth Management has been named headline sponsor of Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club in a multi-year deal, while its MD Andrew Speed will separately be taking over as club Chairman ahead of September’s English National League 1 debut. The deal and Chair appointment come off the back of the most successful season in…
Building society branches are playing a vital role in protecting customers from scams. 26% of customers nationally report that branch staff have helped them avoid or resolve a scam, according to new research commissioned by the Building Societies Association (BSA). With 10 branches across the county, Suffolk Building Society has taken practical steps to support…
Scrutton Bland is pleased to announce the promotion of Leisyen Cox to Partner and Elizabeth Nichols to Chief Operating Officer (COO), recognising their significant contributions to the firm’s continued growth and success. Leisyen Cox, a key member of the firm’s Risk & Assurance team, has played a pivotal role in the development of the service line over…
In response to rising house prices and the increasingly large mortgage deposits required, Suffolk Building Society has launched its House Deposit Savings Account to help buyers get closer to home ownership. The account is available to those aged 18-35 aspiring to buy their first home, or their next home, provided they do not currently own a property. …
Suffolk Building Society has donated £45,000 across four local Suffolk charities which protect nature, and tackle homelessness, isolation, and domestic abuse. This is part of the Society’s 175 Good Deeds for Suffolk campaign, which is marking the Society’s 175th year. As well as financial support for local charities, the campaign has seen staff in branches and head…
Business lender Fleximize offers unlimited rewards with its referral scheme. With 88% of small business owners trusting referrals over advertising, relationship-focused lender Fleximize has relaunched its Refer a Friend scheme – offering £500 every time you help another business access funding. Refer a business that takes out a loan of £10,000 or more and makes…