DDV in Europe and beyond
The
German Derivatives Association (Deutscher Derivate Verband, DDV)
represents the interests of its members in a European and international
context. One of the main tasks of the DDV is to expand the structured
securities knowledge of all stakeholders. For this purpose, we provide
information about products and market dynamics. Particular attention is
paid to private investors to ensure that they are well informed and have
access to securities investments.
The DDV contributes its expertise in the context of capital markets regulation, and participates constructively in the European legislative process through submissions, statements, and discussions. To this end, the DDV works with associations from other European countries (including France, Netherlands, Italy, Austria and Sweden). In addition, the DDV is in regular contact with the full range of European associations that represent the financial sector, and is also a member of the European umbrella association EUSIPA.
In addition to this European network, the DDV has started to establish contacts with other international organizations. Participation in the advisory committee of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), where discussions are held with regulators from around the world, contributes to this reach.
EUSIPA - European Structured Investment Products Association
As the European umbrella association for issuers of structured products, the European Structured Investment Products Association (EUSIPA) aims to coordinate transparency initiatives at the European level and promote uniform market standards. Inspired by the willingness to establish a cross-border level playing field across national markets, EUSIPA members endeavour to contribute to attractive and fair conditions in Europe. For this purpose, they adhere to a set of principles drawn up as a self-regulatory framework for issuers, promote initiatives for uniform product classification such as the EUSIPA Derivative Map, and enhance product and market transparency on an overall basis. EUSIPA’s full members are the national associations of structured product issuers from Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, the UK and Switzerland.