A difficult merger

Germany is unique in having two trade bodies for the structured products market, while many European countries still have none. However, this is expected to change in the short term as calls grow for a single association and rumours circulate regarding a potential merger. But are the two parties ready to join forces?

The German structured products market has certainly benefited from having two trade associations. Derivate Forum (DF) has made big inroads with its ratings of structured products while its rival Deutsche Derivative Institut (DDI) has been praised for its steadfast commitment to legal and regulatory issues. But now calls for a single trade association representing the interests of Germany's EUR1.215 billion retail derivatives market are growing. Many feel that lingering differences in opinion

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