Less Bureaucracy in MiFID and PRIIPs (in German)

In its position paper as regards the MiFID II/MiFIR-consultation of the Federal Ministry of Finance Deutsches Aktieninstitut states that the respective rule design should be less bureaucratic. This holds especially true for the rules regarding derivatives used in the risk management of non-financial companies. In addition, capial markets culture should be strengthened by the clarification that all corporate bonds are out of the scope of PRIIPs. Eventually, retail investors should have the option to waive documentation and information requirements which would help to provide investment advice more efficiently.