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What is the term used to describe the process of building societies becoming companies in the late 1980s?
What is the term used to describe the process of building societies becoming companies in the late 1980s?
Which UK organization is highlighted as the largest single savings organization in the UK offering various savings products?
Which UK organization is highlighted as the largest single savings organization in the UK offering various savings products?
What distinguishes 'challenger banks' from traditional banks according to the text?
What distinguishes 'challenger banks' from traditional banks according to the text?
Which entity mentioned in the text is operated by the government and offers 100% security on all deposits?
Which entity mentioned in the text is operated by the government and offers 100% security on all deposits?
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What type of products does National Savings & Investment (NS&I) primarily offer?
What type of products does National Savings & Investment (NS&I) primarily offer?
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How do customers lend to the government when investing in National Savings & Investment (NS&I) products?
How do customers lend to the government when investing in National Savings & Investment (NS&I) products?
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What type of financial services do retail banks provide to retail customers?
What type of financial services do retail banks provide to retail customers?
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In addition to traditional banking services, what other financial products do larger retail banks offer?
In addition to traditional banking services, what other financial products do larger retail banks offer?
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What term is commonly used in the UK to refer to savings institutions?
What term is commonly used in the UK to refer to savings institutions?
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How were building societies established in the 19th century?
How were building societies established in the 19th century?
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How are building societies described due to the ownership structure?
How are building societies described due to the ownership structure?
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Why have many smaller building societies merged or been taken over?
Why have many smaller building societies merged or been taken over?
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