Sparkasse Spree-Neisse

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Logo of the savings banks  Sparkasse Spree-Neisse
The main branch of the Sparkasse Spree-Neisse in Cottbus
Country GermanyGermany Germany
Seat Breitscheidplatz 3
03046 Cottbus
legal form Institute of public right
Bank code 180 500 00
BIC WELA DED1 CBN
Association East German Savings Bank Association
Website www.sparkasse-spree-neisse.de
Business data 2019
Total assets 3.954 billion euros
insoles 3.205 billion euros
Customer credit 1.24 billion euros
Employee 390
Offices 39
management
Board of Directors Lord Mayor Holger Kelch , Chairman
Board Ulrich Lepsch, Chairman
Ralf Braun
Thomas Heinze
List of savings banks in Germany

The Sparkasse Spree-Neisse ( Lower Sorbian Žarjabnica Sprjewja-Nysa ) is a savings bank operating in the area of the Spree-Neisse district and the independent city of Cottbus , based in Cottbus. The Sparkasse is run by the association for the Sparkasse Spree-Neisse, consisting of the district of Spree-Neisse and the city of Cottbus.

Business structure and business success

Sparkasse Spree-Neisse is divided into six directorates with 43 branches, including 15 self-service locations with a total of 53 ATMs and 59 account statement printers. In 2017 it employed 406 people, including 43 trainees. Today, with more than 150,000 customers and total assets of 3.4 billion euros, it is the leading bank in the region.

  • Headquarters Cottbus-Nord:
    • Offices in Cottbus, Kolkwitz and Burg (Spreewald)
  • Headquarters Cottbus- South:
    • Offices in Cottbus
  • Forest Directorate :
    • Offices in Forst, Döbern and Tschernitz
  • Directorate Guben :
    • Offices in Guben and Peitz
  • Spremberg Directorate :
    • Offices in Spremberg, Schwarze Pump and Drebkau
  • Credit Directorate

Sparkasse Spree-Neiße reported total assets of EUR 3.954 billion in the 2019 financial year and customer deposits of EUR 3.205 billion. According to the 2019 Sparkasse Ranking List, it ranks 98th in terms of total assets. It has 39 branches / self-service locations and employs 390 people.

history

On June 1, 1827, the treasurer at the time, Johann Samuel Wenzig, sent a suggestion for the foundation to the city council of Cottbus. It said, "It should be devoted to the purpose of awakening a sense of thrift and the concern of having a nest egg in old age in the poorer class of the population." The city's magistrate then drew up a statute for the savings banks. Thirty wealthy Cottbus citizens and the Lord Mayor vouched for the state government. On January 1, 1830, the Sparkasse opened its business in the rooms of the town hall with 189 customers and 16,000 thalers in Cottbus.

1844 - Founding of the Sparkasse in Spremberg

1847 - Foundation of the Sparkasse in Forst

1867 - Foundation of the Kreissparkasse Cottbus

1883 - Founding of the Sparkasse in Guben

In 1867 the Kreissparkasse Cottbus was founded in the Ständehaus at Sandower Straße 54, after which it moved to the newly built district building at Bahnhofstraße 24. In 1937 it moved to the new main office at Bahnhofstraße 22 (today's city museum). In 1954 the Stadtsparkasse and Kreissparkasse were merged to form the Stadt- und Kreissparkasse Cottbus.

As a result of the district reform on January 1, 1995 , the Stadt- und Kreissparkasse merged with the Sparkassen Forst, Guben and Spremberg to form the Sparkasse Spree-Neiße and moved into the newly constructed main building at Breitscheidplatz 3 in Cottbus, which was supplemented by an extension in 2013.

  • Historical pictures of the Sparkasse Spree-Neisse
  • Kreissparkasse Cottbus 1867.jpg
  • Kreissparkasse Cottbus 1892.jpg
  • Stadtsparkasse Cottbus 1906.jpg
  • Kreissparkasse Cottbus 1908.jpg
  • Kreissparkasse Cottbus 1950.jpg

The savings banks in Cottbus and Spree-Neisse until 1914

The deposit portfolio has increased continuously since it was founded. Despite a temporary reduction in interest rates, the administration struggled to accommodate the flow of money.

1840 - First loan against pledging of documents and bearer papers

1842 - Up to this date, the Sparkasse also acted as a pawnshop. Silver items, tallow and wool, among other things, were pledged.

1847 - The deposit portfolio amounts to 401,553.99 thalers on 2,284 books.

1871 - The opening times are extended, the ticket office now opens on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

1886 - The Sparkasse helps finance the construction of the new barracks in what was then Kaiser-Friedrich-Strasse (since 1946 Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse).

1905 - Cottbuser Sparkasse moves to Stadthaus II in Cottbus Sandow (Sandower Straße 50) due to the growing number of customers. Sparkasse Guben is the first savings bank in Germany to open giro and check transactions

The time of the world wars

Payments continued to grow during the First World War. State policy encouraged saving because money was needed to finance the war. After the First World War, stagnation and inflation followed. The global economic and banking crisis of 1929–31 increased the pressure. The takeover of power by the National Socialists in 1933 changed the political situation. The savings banks should act as the "power source of the nation" and acquire the money of the common man for the ideology of the state.

1914 - Issue of emergency money (vouchers and own minted coins), since the metal of the change was used for war purposes.

1917 - Sparkasse gives 500,000 marks as a loan to the city for the construction of the city theater (later it becomes the state theater)

1923 - Stabilization of the market through the creation of the Rentenmark

1924 - new currency laws, Reichsmark becomes legal tender

1933 - Establishment of a current account for banking business of the middle class

1935 - World Savings Day is converted into a "National Savings Day", whoever saves serves "himself and his people!"

1945 - When the Red Army marched into Cottbus on April 22, 1945, the savings banks remained closed until August 1, 1945

The savings bank in the GDR

The war had destroyed almost everything, the economy was shattered, the money available no longer had any cover. The currency reform split the financial system in Germany. For the savings banks in the GDR, nationally owned and set up uniformly, it meant saving money and bringing it to the national economy. Saving was a socialist civic duty. The furniture and building savings were introduced, there were calls for savings, among other things, for FDJ savings and marriage savings

1948 - On June 21st, the Soviet occupation zone issued a currency reform - First old Reich and Rentenmark notes were provided with special coupons stuck on them. All bank and savings bank employees were involved

1950 - Stadtsparkasse takes over the main branch of the Kreissparkasse in Bahnhofstrasse

1954 - Sparkasse Cottbus is now called “Stadt- und Kreissparkasse Cottbus”

1964 - Currency changeover - Introduction of new banknotes with the national coat of arms of the GDR

1965 - Introduction of the giro traffic, ie cashless payment with a checkbook, transfer and standing orders became possible

1989 - The first ATM of the city of Cottbus is put into operation - money card with passport photo is introduced

The turn

The East German savings banks became autonomous credit institutions again under the responsibility of local authorities and districts. They had to assert themselves in the free market, face the increasing competition in the banking and credit business.

1990 - Monetary Union - Conversion of the GDR mark to German mark (Link)

1991 - The Cottbuser Stadt- und Kreissparkasse becomes the first credit institute in the country to convert data processing

1992 - Cottbus teams take part in the stock market simulation for the first time

1993 - Introduction of the PS-Lottery Savings and the distribution of the profit from the PS-Lottery

1994 - Opening of the new headquarters at Breitscheidplatz in Cottbus

The Sparkasse Spree-Neisse

On January 1, 1995, the Cottbus, Forst, Guben and Spremberg savings banks merged to form the Spree-Neisse savings bank.

1997 - Opening of the new headquarters of the Spremberg Directorate and the “Lange Straße” office in Spremberg

2001 - Inauguration of the Lobedan House with Sparkasse Museum and opening of the new building for the Guben Directorate and the “Am Klosterfeld” office in Guben

2002 - The euro is introduced as a means of cash payment

2003 - The headquarters of the Forst department and the “Cottbuser Straße” office are inaugurated in Forst

2006 - On the occasion of the 850th anniversary of Cottbus, the Sparkasse issues a limited edition silver and gold medal

2008 - For the first time, customer deposits exceed 2 billion euros

2013 - The extension building at Breitscheidplatz is opened

2015 - The balance sheet total exceeds 3 billion euros for the first time

Savings Bank and Economy

The Sparkasse Spree-Neiße supports the regional economy, especially the handicrafts, not only with loans and advice. In 1991, together with the Cottbus Chamber of Crafts, it initiated the "Cottbus Craftsmen Exhibition", which will celebrate its 30th anniversary as a regional business fair in 2020. The Lausitz Entrepreneurship Prize (LEX) is sponsored by the Sparkasse Spree-Neisse.

Social Commitment

The Sparkasse Spree-Neisse is the largest non-governmental sponsor of culture in Cottbus and the Spree-Neisse district. Together with the Ostdeutsche Sparkassenstiftung, the Sparkasse Spree-Neisse has already paved the way for many projects of supraregional importance. In 2019, an opera production of the Fontane novel “Effi Briest” will be premiered at the Cottbus State Theater. The Sparkasse also sponsored the restoration of the historic salons in Branitz Castle and the design of the new permanent exhibition “Prince Pückler. A European in Branitz ”.

Furthermore, she is committed to the preservation of regional history by supporting local associations in their work, local festivals in town and country and special regional highlights such as the Spreewald Sagennacht at the Bismarck Tower in Burg.

In addition, it recognizes the voluntary work, is involved in both popular and top-class sport with donation and sponsorship activities and, together with the city of Cottbus, organizes the annual sports gala at the headquarters in Cottbus. Another area are projects for children and young people, such as the nationwide competition for young talent "Jugend musiziert" or the annual maths Olympiad.

In 2017, it supported over 600 charitable campaigns, projects and initiatives in the fields of art and culture, sport and social affairs with a total of almost two million euros. As part of the profit distribution from the PS-Lottery-Sparen, funds are given to clubs in Cottbus and in the Spree-Neisse district in spring and autumn.

photos

  • Historic savings bank building on Bahnhofstrasse in Cottbus

  • Breitscheidplatz office and headquarters, Breitscheidplatz 3 in Cottbus

  • Extension of the main office

  • Museum and event house of the Sparkasse Spree-Neisse

  • Aerial view of the Sparkasse Spree-Neisse in Cottbus

  • Cottbus-Sandow office

  • Cottbus-Sachsendorf office

  • Cottbus-Schmellwitz office

  • Cottbus-Gallinchen branch

  • Kolkwitz office

  • Management of the Sparkasse Spree-Neisse in Guben

  • Hot air balloon from the Sparkasse Spree-Neisse

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b Master data of the credit institute at the Deutsche Bundesbank
  2. ↑ Sparkasse Ranking List 2019 (PDF; 199 kB, 9 pages) In: Finanzgruppe Deutscher Sparkassen- und Giroverband. DSGV.de, May 4, 2020, accessed on May 4, 2020 .
  3. ↑ OSGV: At a glance (PDF; 235 kB)
  4. ↑ Sparkasse Spree-Neisse: Annual Report 2017 . Ed .: Sparkasse Spree-Neisse. 2017th edition. Cottbus February 1, 2018.
  5. ↑ Sparkasse Ranking List 2019 (PDF; 199 kB, 9 pages) In: Finanzgruppe Deutscher Sparkassen- und Giroverband. DSGV.de, May 4, 2020, accessed on May 4, 2020 .
  6. ↑ Steffen Krestin: Cottbuser sheets . Ed .: Historischer Heimatverein eV special edition 1998. Regia Verlag, Cottbus 1998, ISBN 3-932363-17-5 , p. 9-76 .
  7. ↑ Steffen Krestin: Cottbuser Blätter 1998 . In: Historischer Heimatverein eV (Ed.): Cottbuser Blätter . tape 1998 . REGIA Verlag, Cottbus 1998, ISBN 3-932363-17-5 , p. 7 .
  8. ↑ Steffen Krestin: Cottbuser sheets . Ed .: Historischer Heimatverein eV special edition 1998. Regia Verlag, Cottbus 1998, ISBN 3-932363-17-5 , p. 9-27 .
  9. ↑ Steffen Krestin: Cottbuser sheets . Ed .: Historischer Heimatverein eV special edition 1998. Regia Verlag, Cottbus 1998, ISBN 3-932363-17-5 , p. 29-41 .
  10. ↑ Steffen Krestin: Cottbuser sheets . Ed .: Historischer Heimatverein eV special edition 1998. Regia Verlag, Cottbus 1998, ISBN 3-932363-17-5 , p. 48-67 .
  11. ↑ Steffen Krestin: Cottbuser sheets . Ed .: Historischer Heimatverein eV special edition 1998. Regia Verlag, Cottbus 1998, ISBN 3-932363-17-5 , p. 69-76 .
  12. ↑ Steffen Krestin: Cottbuser sheets . Ed .: Historischer Heimatverein eV special edition 1998. Regia Verlag, Cottbus 1998, ISBN 3-932363-17-5 , p. 73 .
  13. ↑ History in detail and at a glance. Retrieved February 20, 2019 .
  14. ↑ With gold and silver into the Cottbus anniversary year. Retrieved February 20, 2019 .
  15. ↑ Sparkasse Spree-Neisse: Annual Report 2008 . Ed .: Sparkasse Spree-Neisse. February 1, 2009.
  16. ↑ Expansion of the Sparkasse | www.ak-brandenburg.de. Retrieved February 20, 2019 .
  17. ↑ s Sparkasse Spree-Neisse - PDF. Retrieved February 20, 2019 .
  18. ↑ Editor: Regional handicrafts at Cottbus "HandWerker" fair to touch and try - Niederlausitz Aktuell. Retrieved on February 20, 2019 (German).
  19. ↑ Sponsors - Wirtschaftsinitiative Lausitz eV Accessed on February 20, 2019 .
  20. ↑ Editor: Funding for the world premiere of the Fontane opera "Effi Briest" at the Cottbus State Theater - Niederlausitz Aktuell. Retrieved on February 20, 2019 (German).
  21. ↑ Editor: Salons in Branitz Castle shine again in Pückler's splendor - Niederlausitz Aktuell. Retrieved on February 20, 2019 (German).
  22. ^ Ida Kretzschmar: Lausitz: Great moment for Pückler's legacy in Branitz. Retrieved February 20, 2019 .
  23. ↑ FOCUS Online: Burg (Spreewald): Support for the Spreewald Sagennacht. Retrieved February 20, 2019 .
  24. ↑ Editor: Great honor and thanks for Cottbus Sportsman of the Year 2018 - Niederlausitz Aktuell. Retrieved on February 20, 2019 (German).
  25. ^ Erwin-Strittmatter-Gymnasium Spremberg. Retrieved February 20, 2019 .
  26. ↑ math aces from Spremberg and Welzow. Retrieved February 20, 2019 .
  27. ↑ Sparkasse Spree-Neiße: Annual Report 2017. (PDF) Sparkasse Spree-Neiße, February 1, 2018, accessed on February 20, 2019 .
  28. ↑ Andrea Hilscher: Social: Money blessing for Cottbus clubs. Retrieved February 20, 2019 .
  29. ↑ Editor: Sparkasse Spree-Neisse gives 13,500 euros to clubs and institutions in Spremberg - Niederlausitz Aktuell. Retrieved on February 20, 2019 (German).

Coordinates: 51 ° 45 '22.7 "  N , 14 ° 20' 0.4"  E