Tag: MiFID II

December 19, 2014 BY Mike Fox

ESMA provides implementing rules for MiFID II - seeks to improve investor protection

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published today its final technical advice (TA) and launches a consultation on its draft regulatory technical and implementing standards (RTS/ ITS) regarding the implementation of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) and Regulation (MiFIR). Both ESMA’s TA and draft RTS translate the MiFID II/MiFIR requirements…

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May 22, 2014 BY Gerald Segal

ESMA launches MiFID II consultation process through August 1

Europe's pan-financial regulator European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched its consultation process for the implementation of the revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (or MiFID II) This marks the first step in the process of translating  MiFID II requirements into practically applicable rules and regulations - primarily aimed at improving financial market transparency and strengthening investor protection.MiFID II introduces changes that…

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