Financing the economy
Germany’s private banks have a central role to play in financing the economy. Banks help ensure that capital is available when and where it is needed. They drive investment, innovation and progress, contributing significantly to economic growth and employment. Almost 90% of foreign trade is financed by private banks.
Banks provide a broad range of financial services to their business clients, in particular
- Bank loans,
- Global payment systems,
- Hedging transactions for risk management,
- Support on the capital markets.
Banks provide support for small, medium-sized and large businesses, but also for public-sector and professional clients. They facilitate both domestic and foreign business. Reliable and extensive financing for the economy can only be achieved with a strong, powerful and globally competitive banking sector.
Here, the Association of German Banks offers information on corporate finance, including foreign trade finance, sanctions and funding policy. We offer
- Analysis of political and economic developments
- A quarterly report on corporate finance
- Specific tips from our “focus:business” series, in particular for small and medium-sized businesses.
- Public panels and discussions
- Statements from the Association of German Banks on political initiatives (laws, regulations, etc.)
- Position papers from the Association of German Banks on financing for the economy
Your contact at the Association of German Banks
Contact
Dr. Hendrik Hartenstein
Head of Corporate Finance
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