The Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe is a cornerstone of the German banking industry, comprising over 360 local savings banks (Sparkassen), regional banks (Landesbanken), DekaBank, and various other financial service providers. Rooted in a public service mission established in the 19th century, its primary goal is to provide comprehensive banking services to the local population and support regional economic development. The group operates on a principle of regional focus, meaning each Sparkasse serves its specific municipality or district, reinvesting deposits back into the local community through loans to individuals and small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Founded in

Bosnia and Herzegovina