Deutscher Derivate Verband (DDV, German Derivatives Association) Information

The Deutscher Derivate Verband (DDV, German Derivatives Association) is the industry body which represents the leading issuers of structured securities in Germany. Its work is supported by more than twenty sponsoring members, amongst which are exchanges and direct banks. Based in Berlin, Frankfurt and Brussels, the DDV has the mandate to elaborate self-regulatory standards such as the Fairness Code which is observed by the issuers with respect to the structuring, issuing, marketing and trading of structured products. Transparency and education of retail investors is at the heart of its mission.