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Investment Guarantees of the Federal Republic of Germany

Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)

The Federal German Government supports direct investments of German companies in developing and emerging countries by covering political risks and by offering investors long-term protection. The Government appointed a consortium formed by PricewaterhouseCoopers Aktiengesellschaft Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft (PwC AG), as lead partner, and Euler Hermes Kreditversicherungs-AG (Euler Hermes) to manage the investment guarantee scheme.

Maximum liability of the German government (exposure) from outstanding commitments under the investment guarantee scheme (end of the year, in EUR Mio.):

Portfolio growthDetailed description of the portfolio growth

Since the introduction of the guarantee scheme guarantee policies with a volume of EUR 53 billion were issued as per the end of 2008.

For many years PwC AG has acted as a competent partner for German industry, commerce and banks on all issues related to the coverage of risks associated with foreign direct investments. PwC AG accompanies investors through all stages from the initial application for cover up to and including the settlement in an eventual case of loss.

You may find details under the heading

  • Overview - on the investment guarantee scheme, its application and benefits
  • Basic Issues - on requirements, risks, procedures and other essentials
  • Cover Policy - on legal and country issues
  • Service - regarding contacts, publications, terms and conditions

Notice: some content in the German version of this website - glossary, FAQs, events and our periodical AGA-Report including newsletter service - are not available in English

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