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  • FundsXML video tutorials

    FundsXML video tutorials

    Getting started with a new data format can be a complicated process, and it’s not easy to know where to start. With that in mind, FundsXML.org creates a further vehicle for introducing the FundsXML format to interested parties.

    By continuously creating new short-format video tutorials, we want to help you to learn about the FundsXML format before you move on to mastering it. So take the next step and have a look at the newly created section on our website. Our courses touch on a variety of subjects such as validating your FundsXML file or the structure of an XML file.
    All of the tutorials are free to access and feature guidance from some of the top experts in the FundsXML community. The educational content of these courses speaks to the needs of a broad target audience such as beginners and well-experienced FundsXML users.

    Visit our Video Tutorials

  • Version 4.1.10 released

    Version 4.1.10 released

    The FundsXML initiative has published a new version of the FundsXML Schema. In the new version 4.1.10 the enumeration list in RiskCodeType is extended by the entries “CRR II Absolute” and “CRR II Percentage” (//element(*,RiskCodeType)/ListedCode). This allows users to specify the Credit Risk Ratio according to the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR II), both on the fund level as well as on the portfolio level.

    Additionally, the indicator “VaR equivalent Volatility” according to PRIIPs was added.

    Beyond minor bug fixes, the new version 4.1.10 also includes an Interest-rate swap as a new Swap type (/element(*,SwapType)/Type).

    FundsXML 4.1.10 schema definition as PDF-document

  • Version 4.1.9 released

    Version 4.1.9 released

    The FundsXML initiative has published a new version of the FundsXML Schema. The new version 4.1.9 includes the new European The European Feedback Template (EFT V1). The EFT is the first European wide feedback template and was endorsed by FinDatEx (Financial Data Exchange Templates) in late 2020. The EFT standardizes the information to be sent back from the distributor to the manufacturer under the MiFID 2 target market requirements.

    Beyond minor bug fixes, the new version 4.1.9 includes Commercial Papers (CP) as a new Asset Type.

  • Report – FundsXML webinar on sustainability

    Report – FundsXML webinar on sustainability

    Nowadays it is no secret that a standardized way of exchanging Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data means better results for both the regulator as well as for financial institutions. Therefore innovative leaders know that they need to look out for efficient ways to handle their vast data streams and to harness the power of this data.

    In order to help interested parties to achieve these goals, the FundsXML Organisation initiated a webinar called „FundsXML a sustainable journey“, which provided hands-on support and practical advice on this matter.

    The webinar took place on 23 March 2021 and was presented by Andy Chan (Robeco). The selected speakers consisted of Carsten Mahler (FundConnect), Pierre Maugery-Pons (Club Ampere & Efeso Consulting), Peter Raffelsberger (Amundi Austria) and Stefan Fischer (Fenion).

    In the presence of around 60 interested participants from all over Europe, it was investigated how FundsXML could be integrated in order to leverage the strengths the format has to offer for managing the ESG message.

    The webinar provided a strong endorsement of the value of the FundsXML format. Against the background that FinDatEx is launching its dedicated work on the European ESG Template (EET), it was stressed that more than ever, an efficient structure like the FundsXML standard is crucial in order to process ESG data in an automated way.

    Futhermore the success story of FundsXML is a perfect example for using an open source format in order to support sustainable IT.

  • Invitation: FundsXML Webinar

    Invitation: FundsXML Webinar

    FundsXML is not standing still. We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar.

    The FundsXML Webinar will give you an overview on how FundsXML can help you navigate in the confusing ESG-criteria landscape by enabling an automatized and standardized data exchange.

    Looking forward to seeing you at our webinar in March!

    Please register here in order to confirm your attendance.

    FundsXML-Flyer-webinar-20210323Download
  • Using FundsXML – A sustainable journey

    Using FundsXML – A sustainable journey

    As both investors, as well as financial institutions, incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in their portfolios a strong demand for consistent and standardized data is omnipresent.
    Beyond that, a shifting regulatory landscape gives further momentum to this development. As the EU legislator is currently discussing and extending the integration of ESG criteria into a variety of EU frameworks, it seems clear that wider ESG disclosure requirements will require financial institutions to gather and provide standardized ESG data, both for financial instruments as well as their underlying’s.


    Since the very beginning of the FundsXML initiative, it is our mission to improve and accelerate the automatization of standardized funds related data. Today’s increasing demand for standardized data shows clearly: We are on the right path. With that in mind, our goal for the future is clear: The further development of the FundsXML standard, in order to facilitate the standardized exchange of such ESG- data.


    Particularly bearing in mind that the FinDatEx structure acts as the main body for standardizing (ESG)-data across the European Financial Services industry we closely monitor the developments there and fully integrate all (upcoming) standardized technical templates into the FundsXML schema.

  • Version 4.1.8 released

    Version 4.1.8 released

    The FundsXML initiative has published a new version of the FundsXML scheme. The new version 4.1.8 contains new data fields for the exchange of information on Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs). In addition, new data fields concerning benchmarks and certificates were integrated into the new scheme. The new FundsXML 4.1.8 version including a detailed history of all changes can be found on the FundsXML organization’s Github presence.

  • FundsXML organisation hits 100 associate members!

    FundsXML organisation hits 100 associate members!

    As the global interest for an easy and standardized exchange of funds related data continues to grow, the Fundsxml organisation hits 100 associate members.

    Even in a challenging year as 2020 the interest in the FundsXML standard has been phenomenal. Since the beginning of the year the FundsXML organisation expanded by 7 associate members and has now members across many important financial markets worldwide, including London, Frankfurt, Paris, Zürich and New York just to name a few.

    An Associate membership program offers vast insights on important issues at the crossroads of reporting and technology. To find out more about the associate membership click here.

  • Explore FundsXML on GitHub

    Explore FundsXML on GitHub

    With over 50 million developers working together, GitHub is now the largest collaborative online workspace for software projects in the whole world. GitHub provides a large variety of collaboration features such as bug tracking, feature requests, or wikis for each of these projects.

    The FundsXML Organisation joined the GitHub community and made it’s all of its projects public. By taking this step, the FundsXML inititative simplifying the use of the FundsXML format even further.

    Join the FundsXML Organization on GitHub, collaborate on future projects, or simply build a history over time and track all changes made to the FundsXML schema.

  • Version 4.1.7 released

    Version 4.1.7 released

    The FundsXML initiative has published a new version of the FundsXML scheme. The new version 4.1.7 contains additional data fields for the exchange of information on discretionary mandates. The new fields are based on the EFAMA Asset Management questionnaire. Thereby the new version will once more help the European fund management industry in fulfilling pan-European reporting requirements in an efficient and easy way.