As is often the case with sequels, MiFID II is more ambitious, more expansive and arguably more confusing than its predecessor.
However, with the January 2018 deadline fast approaching, firms throughout the financial sector are putting the necessary strategies in place to meet MiFID II's increased compliance requirements, which aim to safeguard market quality, regain consumer trust, provide robust levels of investor protection and increase transparency throughout the industry. Follow our MiFID II live blog Transparency and accountability are the twin themes that underpin the changes coming into effect in January. At the centre of these themes are the new requirements relating to the recording of all client cal...
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