German Investment Funds Association

5/12/2024

BVI Paper Criticises
Value-for-Money Test

The ESMA proposal for a ‘Value for Money‘ test would mislead retail investors. This is the conclusion of a recent BVI analysis.

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20/11/2024

Research Videos
with AI Avatar

BVI is taking an innovative approach: Markus Michel now presents our research-themed videos as an avatar, with content created by him as always.

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Press Release

12/11/2024

Germany: Fund Industry
grows by 6 per Cent

The fund industry manages a record EUR 4,413 billion in assets for investors in Germany as at the end of September.

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Positions

Our positions on the following key issues:

commission-based investment advice, sustainability, financial market data, open finance, competitiveness, digitalisation and cybersecurity, crypto funds.

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Events

Look forward to

  • Fund Operations Conference
    on 25/2/2025
  • BVI Sustainability Conference
    on 3/7/2025

 

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BVI

We represent the interests of the German fund industry at national and international level.

Our members directly and indirectly manage the assets of 50 million people in 21 million households in Germany.

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About the Asset Management Sector

Why funds are important for the economy and society.

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Events

Thursday7/2/2030

Seminar

Events on important regulatory and specialist topics

The BVI organises more than 50 events a year on current industry topics. The events range from basic seminars to specialised seminars, workshops and conferences. In addition to the transfer of knowledge, the focus is on networking. Speakers include BVI experts, specialists from the practical side as well as representatives from administration and politics. Many events are also open to non-members of the BVI.

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Statistics and research

Facts and figures - get an overview of the structure of the German fund industry, net inflows, performance, and much more.

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Calculators

Build up your assets and save for your retirement with funds - use our online calculators for your personal financial planning.

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Samples and working aids

We support fund companies in their day-to-day business with guidelines, standards and working aids.

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Publications

Yearbook, brochures, legal texts - find out here about our publications for members, advisors and private investors.

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Info-Service

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Ombudsman service

Consumers can contact the independent ombudsman's office for investment funds free of charge in the event of disputes relating to funds. It helps quickly and unbureaucratically.

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