The Deutsche Bundesbank has published its latest data on credit institutions in Germany, revealing the number of institutions as of December 31, 2022. The report shows a decrease in the overall number of credit institutions compared to the previous year.
According to the data, there were a total of 1,458 credit institutions in Germany at the end of 2022, a decrease of 66 institutions compared to 2021. The report provides a breakdown of the institutions by bank type and region.
The data highlights the following key findings:
- Large banks: The number of large banks remained unchanged at 3.
- Regional and securities trading banks and other credit banks: The number decreased from 141 to 102, with 11 institutions leaving the market.
- Foreign branches: The number decreased from 102 to 8, with 3 branches of foreign banks leaving Germany.
- Landesbanken: The number remained unchanged at 6.
- Savings banks: The number decreased from 362 to 351, with 9 institutions exiting the market.
- Cooperative central banks: The number remained unchanged at 1.
- Cooperative banks: The number decreased from 722 to 685, with 37 institutions leaving the market.
- Other credit institutions affiliated with the BVR: The number decreased from 13 to 12.
- Real estate credit institutions: The number decreased from 8 to 7.
- Banks with special tasks: The number remained unchanged at 19.
- Private building societies: The number decreased from 10 to 9.
- Public building societies: The number remained unchanged at 8.
- Housing companies with savings institutions: The number remained unchanged at 47.
- Securities depository banks: The number remained unchanged at 1.
- Guarantee banks and other banks: The number decreased from 15 to 14.
The data also provides a breakdown of credit institutions by state, showing the distribution of institutions across different regions in Germany. Additionally, the report includes information on foreign branches and subsidiaries of German credit institutions.
Overall, the data from Deutsche Bundesbank indicates a decrease in the number of credit institutions in Germany in 2022. The report provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of the German banking sector.
https://www.bundesbank.de/de/aufgaben/bankenaufsicht/dokumentation/bankstellen-597750