The Association of German Banks compiles information specifically targeting consumers in a series of publications entitled “fokus:verbraucher – Eine Information der privaten Banken” [fokus:verbraucher – information for consumers from the German private banks]. These publications are specially tailored to consumers' needs. Consumers receive reliable and easy-to-understand information free of charge.
The following publications in the “fokus:verbraucher” series are available in English and can be ordered online:
Banks and Consumers
The Comprehensive Consumer Policy Scheme of the German Private Banks
Berlin, January 2007
Credit scoring
Part of modern lending
Berlin, October 2006
Online banking security
Information for online banking users
Berlin, November 2007