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19 Dec 2014

EU releases MIFID II consultation and technical advice

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published today the final advice for more than 175 rules contained in the Markets and Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II). The Directive introduces tougher rules in transparency for Commodities, OTC Derivatives, High-frequency trading. MiFID II also strengthens investor protection and eases systemic risk and competition.

Full market implementation due on January 3 2017.

ESMA Press Release