Association of German Pfandbrief Banks
Verband deutscher Pfandbriefbanken | |
| Abbreviation | vdp |
|---|---|
| Type | Trade association |
| Legal status | Eingetragener Verein (registered association) |
| Purpose | Represent German Pfandbrief banks |
| Location | |
Region served | Germany |
| Membership | 40 (2020) |
Official language | German |
President | Gero Bergmann |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | Verband deutscher Hypothekenbanken |
The Association of German Pfandbrief Banks (German: Verband deutscher Pfandbriefbanken), abbreviated vdp, is the interest group of German banks which issue a form of property-backed covered bond known as Pfandbrief. vdp member institutions are also engaged in ship and aircraft finance. The vdp takes the judicial form of an Eingetragener Verein (registered association).