The fact that the savings bank associations are taking this in hand is evident here in this region. Take the example of the training programme “Savings bank forum – administrative boards” that is offered by the Savings Bank Academy in North-Rhine Westphalia. Elsewhere, in other federal states of Germany, similar formats are also on offer.
That said, it should also be clear that a day or weekend spent attending a seminar is not enough to make up for a deficit of economic knowledge and banking expertise. We all have a vested interest in ensuring the highest possible standards.