Deutsche Kreditmarkt-Standards e.V.

Deutsche Kreditmarkt-Standards e.V. is the standard-setting body for the German credit market, founded by leading German banks. Its primary mission is to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and international competitiveness of the German credit market. The association achieves this by developing and maintaining standardized documentation and market practices for financial products such as syndicated loans, Schuldschein loans, and corporate bonds, thereby simplifying processes and reducing transaction costs for market participants.