Postal Savings Institutions

In recognition of the specificities of postal savings institutions among the savings banks’ community, the WSBI established the Postal Savings Banks Forum (PSBF) to provide these members with the opportunity to take a more active role in the WSBI working agenda.

More than one third of WSBI members are postal savings institutions. They not only share the fundamental values of the savings banks’ movement, but also have in common the provision of retail financial services through post office networks. Postal savings institutions often have specific and important economic and social functions.

The PSBF serves as a platform for promoting experiences and best practices, creating networking opportunities and developing possibilities of cooperation between its members. Since its inception in 1997, the PSBF has convened annually.

WSBI is also working with postal savings institutions to address emerging and distinctive challenges.

For more information about the focus and outcome of the 2009 WSBI Postal Savings Banks Forum dedicated to Global Financial Crisis, Market Development and Evolution of Postal Savings Banks, click here. (English version - version française)