The structural diversity of the German banking market and the associated variety of business models is thought to have … been an important factor in the stability of the German banking market in recent decades. This diversity is manifested both … in the three-pillar structure of the German banking industry and within the pillars themselves. However, empirical …

-in particular the role of effective local banking structures—is not always fully appreciated, whether in the context of development … analyses of the drivers of financial inclusion in developing countries to assessments of various banking groups’ performance … economies, retail and relationship banking do, indeed, have a positive impact on economic development, growth and financial …

banking, financial markets and regulation. …