Best execution is currently a hot topic for global regulators and the past year has seen notable regulatory focus in this area. Amid this development, firms are recommended to review their global best execution compliance...more
ESMA to introduce measures to restrict the provision of CFDs, and prohibit the provision of binary options, to retail investors in the EU.
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has announced the first use of...more
FCA speech contains some noteworthy statements and observations that firms should take into account.
On 14 November 2017, the FCA published the text of a speech entitled “Effective compliance with the Market Abuse...more
US and EU authorities have finally moved to solve the cross-border issues arising from MiFID II rules on research unbundling.
Key Points:
- The US SEC has published three temporary “no action” letters, which are...more
Do robots give suitable advice? ESMA proposes updates to suitability guidelines to address robo-advice.
Given the technological evolution of the advice market, firms offering a robo-advice service are faced with a...more
The FCA has published its second Policy Statement on MiFID II implementation, plus a further Consultation Paper on residual issues.
Key Points:
..The FCA has made significant changes to some proposals, particularly in...more
ESMA Sheds Light on MiFID II Product Governance.
The MiFID II Product Governance regime presents a number of implementation challenges for firms. The rules originated from an existing FCA regime, which derived from a need...more
MiFID II Product Governance -
Proportionality: Rules of the road -
The product governance rules in MiFID II represent a fundamental change in the way firms design and distribute financial instruments. The rules...more