Show NotesIn 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.00:30 The history of the Saffron Building Society01:12 How important is the local relationship right now?02:10 The increasing need for digitsation during the Covid-19 crisis.06:10 Why Saffron has a full-time staff member looking after vulnerable customers.07:40 Why are savers still important to Saffron?10:55 The importance of children’s savings accounts.12:30 What prompted Saffron to launch an enviro-saver account?15:30 What other plans does Saffron have for savings?17:25 How has Covid-19 affected operations within Saffron branches?22:45 What would Colin do if he were Chancellor of the Exchequer for a day?26:20 What changes are likely in the market over the next few years?To find out more about Saffron Building Society, go to https://www.saffronbs.co.uk/Connect with The Savings GuruEmail ---- hello@thesavings.guruWebsite ---- http://thesavings.guruTwitter ---- https://twitter.com/savingsguruukFacebook ---- https://www.facebook.com/SavingsGuruUK/LinkedIn ---- https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-savings-guru-ltd/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.