The Savings Banks Finance Group is one of the largest banking groups in the world. The decentralised structure of the Group is one of its main characteristics. It means that the Savings Banks and their associated partners are available all over Germany where they are needed by customers: in their locality. Proximity and expertise are two of the key factors in their success.

The Group established itself in the extremely competitive German financial market through innovative financial services. It has 50 million customers; three out of four businesses have a working relationship with a Savings Bank or a Landesbank. The financial group’s solidarity is also reflected in a sustained responsibility towards society, the regions and, above all, the people living in the regions. Savings Banks facilitate financial inclusion and hence social participation.