The VDT is the leading professional association for corporate treasury in German-speaking countries and operates according to the mission statement "by treasurers for treasurers". Its members include finance managers from almost 760 companies. It offers a platform for the exchange of experience and knowledge, monitors trends, prepares relevant topics and communicates these to the community through (supra)regional onsite and offsite events as well as topic-related 'best practice' approaches, publications and newsletters.