Welcome to the Association of German Banks.
Shaping the future of the financial industry.

Article

3 answers to 3 questions: biodiversity

Why is the Association of German Banks interested in biodiversity? At first glance, it might seem more like the province of nature conservation organisations. But it’s important to remember that conservation of our natural resources is a prerequisite for economic productivity.

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Latest news

Cybersicherheit
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Cybersecurity Glossary

Many internet users have been victims of online fraud. But what different types of fraud are there and how can you protect yourself online?

Einschulung
Article

First day at school 2026: how to invest money for a new school student

Before you invest money, you need to be sure of your aims: Is your aim to pay for the child to get their driving licence or for further education when they are older? Or even to lay the foundations for their retirement provision? The clearer the aim, the easier it is to choose the most suitable investment strategy.

AI prompt
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Prompt Injection: how cybercriminals manipulate AI responses

Have you experienced an AI suddenly recommending a fake website or asking you to enter personal information? A technique known as prompt injection could be behind it. This article explains how you can protect yourself from such attacks.

Events

Positions

Digitaler Euro
Position paper

Five success factors for the establishment of the digital euro

The digital euro is intended to strengthen European sovereignty and independence in payments. Policymakers are therefore keen to introduce it swiftly. However, high complexity and unclear priorities risk undermining these objectives.

 
EU-Flagge
Position paper

EU-Market Integration and Supervision Package

Competitive banks and capital markets are essential for Europe’s sovereignty, growth and prosperity. They finance investment in infrastructure, digitalisation, defence and the transition to a sustainable economy. The investment required is high. A large share of this capital must be mobilised from the private sector.

The Association of German Banks in numbers

180

Employees work for the Association of German Banks.

3

locations. We work in Berlin, Brussels and Frankfurt/Main.

181

members are part of our association, mainly private banks operating in Germany.

24

Fintechs are among our members.