2018-02-20
The Austrian Financial Market Authority issued this circular to provide legal interpretation on the scope and presentation requirements for Key Information Documents under the PRIIP Regulation. It clarifies that insurance-based investment products with maturity or surrender values exposed to market fluctuations are in scope, while excluding term life, non-life, and certain occupational pension schemes. The guidance further specifies operational details regarding cost indicators, recommended holding periods, performance scenario terminology, and the conditions for updating documents.