MiFID II

Refreshed December 2024 | CPD time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) was a European Union (EU) legislative act which provided a harmonised regulatory regime for investment services across the member states of the European Economic Area (EEA). MiFID II expands on MiFID and includes investment firms and credit institutions selling structured deposits and emission allowances. This module explores the origins and history of MiFID II, the organisations and products covered, its impact on the Conduct of Business requirements and its implementation. It also considers how the UK’s departure from the EU, together with other regulatory developments, have affected the application of MiFID II.