Bundesverband Deutscher Banken

the association of german banks (bdb) is the voice of the private banks: as a leading trade association, it coordinates, shapes and represents the interests of the private banking industry and acts as a mediator between the private banks, policymakers, administrators, consumers and the business sector. the bdb's membership comprises more than 200 private banks and 11 regional associations. it employs some 160 staff at its offices in berlin and brussels. the bdb is politically independent, pro-european and stands for a market economy as well as a strong german and european financial centre. it identifies pertinent national and international developments, particularly regulatory and legislative initiatives, assesses the impact of political action on banks, works out common positions and supports its members in implementing statutory and regulatory requirements in banking practice. in its role as a mediator, the bdb conducts an intensive dialogue with national and international social gro