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The standard helps improve quality and efficiency in the exchange, validation and analysis of fund information. Please visit the [openfunds website](https://openfunds.org/?ref=gams&utm_source=gams&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=whatisopenfunds) for all full overview of all features provided."},{"question":"Who is behind openfunds?","answer":"openfunds is supported by a broad group of financial institutions, asset managers, data providers and other fund industry participants working together on a common fund data standard. The association maintains an active member list on its website. Please visit [https://openfunds.org/about/about-us/](https://openfunds.org/about/about-us/?ref=gams&utm_source=gams&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=whoisbehind) for more information."},{"question":"What is the benefit of an openfunds membership?","answer":"An openfunds membership allows organisations to actively contribute to the further development of the standard and participate in industry discussions around fund data quality, efficiency and interoperability. Members can help shape practical solutions for the exchange, validation and analysis of fund information. Please visit [https://openfunds.org/about/members/](https://openfunds.org/about/members/?ref=gams&utm_source=gams&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=benefitmembership) for more information."},{"question":"Is openfunds really free of charge and any intellectual property?","answer":"The openfunds standard is published as open content under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. This means the standard can be used free of charge, provided it is not modified and openfunds is mentioned as the source. Please visit [https://openfunds.org/about/licence/](https://openfunds.org/about/licence/?ref=gams&utm_source=gams&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=licence) for more information."},{"question":"How do I get updates from openfunds?","answer":"openfunds publishes news and newsletters on its website, including updates on field versions, events and developments around the standard. You can also subscribe to the mailing list via the linked form on the website or follow [openfunds on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/openfunds/). Please visit [https://openfunds.org/info/news/](https://openfunds.org/info/news/?ref=gams&utm_source=gams&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=news) for more information."},{"question":"How do I contact openfunds if I have a question?","answer":"For questions, you can contact the openfunds business office by email or via the contact page, which also includes the association’s postal details and a link to subscribe to the mailing list. Please visit [https://openfunds.org/about/contact/](https://openfunds.org/about/contact/?ref=gams&utm_source=gams&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=contact) for more information."}],"terms":[],"_ai_hints":{"suggested_workflow":"(1) Consult the reference documents for supporting guidance via GET https://open.gamstandards.com/api/ai/collections/0d28ca68-062f-4fe8-a4b1-1037c9ec453c/references/{referenceId}/contents/markdown."}}