Delaying Application of PRIIPs Key Information Documents

Summary

This regulation postpones the application of mandatory key information documents for certain investment products to January 1, 2018. This delay allows financial providers more time to prepare for new transparency requirements.
10 23.12.2016
Other
finance
business and competition
information and information processing

Key points

In force from 01/01/2018
  • The regulation aims to postpone the mandatory use of transparency documents for certain investment products.
  • The new application date for these transparency requirements is set to January 1, 2018.
  • A twelve-month extension is granted to allow financial service providers sufficient time to meet new technical requirements.
  • The ultimate goal remains to increase transparency and rebuild consumer trust in the financial services industry.
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