Corporates & Markets

The Association of German Banks regularly publishes a report on the state of corporate finance. Our teams from the area of companies and markets also deal with capital market law and regulation as well as financial market policy in the national, European and international context. We also regularly publish new content on corporate and foreign trade finance or SME and funding policy, which you will find bundled on this page.

Recent articles on the topic of corporate finance

21.08.2024Publication

The role of the banks in Germany at a glance

Banks are the beating heart of the German economy Banks help ensure that capital is available when and where it is needed. They drive investment, innovation and progress. Banks are there for their customers and provide support as they work towards and achieve their financial goals, regardless of...

25.10.2021Position paper

Sustainable finance report of private banks 2021

16.02.2021Position paper

Covid-19: More flexible rules proposed

19.02.2020Position paper

Position paper on capital markets union 2020

Die Konjunkturprognose des Bankenverbands

23.03.2022Press release

War in Ukraine will leave significant scars on the German economy

The economic outlook by the chief economists of Germany’s private banks is subject to considerable uncertainty this spring....

Aktuelle Artikel zum Thema Kapitalmarkt

24.10.2024Article

Standard flat charge (Vorabpauschale) for funds: what you need to know ...

In January 2025, the standard flat charge (Vorabpauschale) for investment funds will come as a surprise to many investors – even though it has been a component of investment taxes in Germany since 2018. However, this standard flat charge is calculated based on what is known as the basic interest...