Savings Banks

WSBI World Congress
Financial Inclusion in a Globalised World: OUR CHALLENGE
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The “Santiago Declaration” adopted at the 2009 WSBI World Congress
In April 2009, WSBI member institutions from around the world met in Santiago, Chile for the 22nd World Congress. The Santiago Declaration: "Financial Inclusion in a globalised world: OUR CHALLENGE” was released at this occasion. It declares the commitment of WSBI members to supporting financial inclusion across the globe. Click here for the Santiago Declaration – English, español, français, deutsch

[ 20 04 2009 - 31 12 2010 ]
Savings Banks Academic Award

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[ 30 04 2009 ]
News and Views Issue 16 - April 2009

[ 31 01 2009 ]
News and Views Issue 15 - January 2009

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[ 29 06 2009 ]
Savings Banks in Asia are confident that their sustainable retail banking approach is a key asset to overcome the effects of the crisis

[ 13 05 2009 ]

WSBI, “la Caixa” and la CECA recently organised the “Euromed Conference” in Barcelona with over 100 executives from savings banks, governments, and businesses in 10 different countries. Click here for the proceedings of the conference.

[ 29 04 2009 ]
Savings Banks from around the world renew their commitment to support the real economy and the most vulnerable parts of the population

[ 30 03 2009 ]
Savings and socially responsible retail banks call upon G20 Summit to take well-targeted measures to restore confidence in the financial sector

[ 26 01 2009 ]

Financial education is at the heart of a number of policy discussions at international level. It is considered an essential element of consumer protection and information, as well as a core component of the acces to finance and financial inclusion debates. This position paper contains policy views and recommendations, based on the activities of WSBI member banks in this field.