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The vdp conveys the common standpoints of German Pfandbrief banks to legislators, the government, authorities, as well as banking and financial-sector institutions at the national, European and international levels. In addition, it informs the media and the public. Below you’ll find positions by the vdp on statutory changes that have an impact on Pfandbriefe and the underlying business sectors of Pfandbrief banks.
Articles & interviews
Börsen-Zeitung
Bundle of measures needed to revitalize the housing market
In his guest article in the Börsen-Zeitung, vdp CEO Jens Tolckmitt discusses the issue of housing shortages in Germany and calls for swift, concrete measures to stimulate housing construction. Tolckmitt criticizes excessive regulation, high capital requirements, and complex subsidy structures that hinder investment. He also proposes tax breaks, government default guarantees, a reform of sustainability regulations, and greater financial relief for banks, among other things.
Börsen-Zeitung
Regulation with a sense of proportion, not with “eyes closed”
The banking industry is ready to finance the necessary infrastructure measures and sustainable transformation. However, it must be given the freedom to do so. In his article in the Börsen-Zeitung , vdp CEO Jens Tolckmitt highlights how excessive regulation hinders or even prevents this and where adjustments are urgently needed.
Housing Finance International
An international comparison of the registration of liens on movable property
In a guest article for Housing Finance International magazine, Dr Tim Lassen (vdp) analyses the topic of ‘Registration of liens on movable property’. He analyses the differences in an international comparison.
Immobilien & Finanzierung
For the first time, the Pfandbrief Act created a uniform set of rules for all banks
The Pfandbrief Act is celebrating its 20th anniversary. In an interview with “Immobilien & Finanzierung”, vdp Chief Executive Jens Tolckmitt outlines the history of the Act’s development and highlights current developments. He also warns against further jeopardizing the economic viability of the Pfandbrief through additional regulatory measures.
Housing Finance International
Security of mortgage lending and structures of mortgage funding
In his article, Dr Tim Lassen – together with Cláudia Magalhaes Eloy – describes the security structures of mortgage lending and funding.
Börsen-Zeitung
Enough talk – now is the time for action
Article by Jens Tolckmitt
Transformation finance regulation needs target – oriented reform –
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