The financial sector is one of the fastest growing and changing sectors in the world. Financial institutions manage funds, invest or manage assets and shares, provide leasing services and loans, manage loan offices and provide financial advice. Almost all people come into contact with financial institutions, for example by using a current account, depositing money or collecting a pension, applying for a bank loan to buy a home, a car, etc. Statistics on credit institutions, payment and settlement systems, savings and loan associations and leasing enterprises are collected and published by