We have updated this note to include a link to Practice note, Consultation responses: MiFID II and MiFID review (www.practicallaw.com/9-517-2322).
This practice note acts as an index to PLC Financial Services' resources on the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (2004/39/EC) (MiFID) and its implementing legislation. It links to materials on the UK's implementation of MiFID, the European Commission's review of MiFID and the Commission's legislative proposals to amend MiFID (also referred to as MiFID II or MiFID 2).
Directive 2004/39/EC on markets in financial instruments (the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID)) and its implementing legislation came into force on 1 November 2007. MiFID repealed Directive 93/22/EEC on investment services in the securities field (the Investment Services Directive (ISD)) and introduced wide-ranging changes to the regulation of firms conducting investment business throughout the EEA.
It is generally accepted that many of the original objectives of MiFID have been met. In particular, MiFID has resulted in better protection and services for investors and, with the emergence of new trading systems and opportunities for pan-European trading, has driven competition and innovation. However, it is widely acknowledged that there is room for improvement. In December 2010, following a review of MiFID, the European Commission published a consultation paper setting out proposals to amend MiFID. The MiFID review addressed those areas where modifications are considered to be necessary, as well as specific weaknesses in financial markets that emerged during the financial crisis. It also took account of technological developments and trading patterns that have significantly changed the structure of equity secondary markets since MiFID was first implemented. The Commission subsequently published its legislative proposals to amend MiFID and its implementing legislation in October 2011 (known as MiFID II).
This practice note lists and provides links to PLC Financial Services' resources on MiFID, the UK's implementation of MiFID, the Commission's review of MiFID and the Commission's legislative proposals to amend MiFID (also referred to as MiFID II or MiFID 2).
Practice note, MiFID: overview (www.practicallaw.com/6-509-0196). This note, by Hugh Merritt of Hogan Lovells, summarises the principal requirements of MiFID, and discusses UK implementation of MiFID through regulatory rules and guidance.
Practice note, Hot topics: MiFID II (www.practicallaw.com/6-503-3276). This note tracks the Commission's review of MiFID and includes a high-level overview of the principal stages of the Commission's review, links to related key primary source material, and includes a What's next? table to help subscribers track developments.
Practice note, What is MiFID business? (www.practicallaw.com/3-380-4071). This note explains the circumstances when a firm will carry on MiFID business.
Practice note, MiFID II: legislative proposals (www.practicallaw.com/0-509-5291). This note outlines the European Commission's legislative proposals to amend MiFID which were published on 20 October 2011 (MiFID II).
Practice note, MiFID review consultation: markets and trading platforms (www.practicallaw.com/3-508-1565). This note provides a detailed summary of the Commission's consultation proposals (published in December 2010) that will impact on market structure and the way those markets, and those operating within them, function. It covers, for example, the proposals to enhance requirements relating to the disclosure of trade transparency data, transaction reporting, the trading of derivatives on organised venues, oversight of derivatives trading, and commodity derivative markets.
Practice note, MiFID review consultation: investor protection and provision of investment services (www.practicallaw.com/9-504-2651). This note provides a detailed summary of the Commission's consultation proposals (published in December 2010) on the scope of MiFID (including exemptions), conduct of business issues, the provision of investment services (including authorisation and organisational requirements), the sanctions regime, member state options and discretions, and third-country firm equivalence.
Practice note, Consultation responses: MiFID II and MiFID review (www.practicallaw.com/9-517-2322). This responses tracker links to the key responses to the MiFID II legislative proposals and related consultation papers, including those pre-dating publication of the proposals.
Practice note, MiFID review: CESR's technical advice to the European Commission (www.practicallaw.com/5-504-2629). This note outlines the technical advice and information provided by the Committee of European Securities Regulators (CESR) to the Commission during 2010, which helped to inform the Commission's review of MiFID.
Practice note, Passporting under MiFID (www.practicallaw.com/7-214-7011) . This note sets out the procedures to be followed, from 1 November 2007, by firms wishing to establish branches or offer services cross-border through the EEA under MiFID.
Flowchart: What is MiFID business? (www.practicallaw.com/8-381-0178)
Checklist: MiFID Level 1/Level 2 provisions mapping table (www.practicallaw.com/9-205-5675) (This checklist has a law-stated date of 1 November 2007)
The following notes explain how specific aspects of MiFID have been implemented in the UK:
Practice note, FCA's transaction reporting requirements (www.practicallaw.com/2-525-1520)
Practice note, Outsourcing in the financial services sector (www.practicallaw.com/8-212-2982)
Practice note, FCA conflicts of interest requirements (www.practicallaw.com/1-386-4457)
Practice note, FCA investment research requirements (www.practicallaw.com/6-380-8572)
Practice note, Appointed representatives and tied agents (www.practicallaw.com/8-201-1210)
Practice note, FCA disciplinary sanctions (www.practicallaw.com/6-524-6490)
Practice note, A guide to PLC's materials on regulated activities (www.practicallaw.com/6-505-5843)
Practice note, Regulated Activities Order: specified investments (www.practicallaw.com/8-505-1542)
Practice note, FSA Updated MiFID permissions and notifications guide (www.practicallaw.com/4-367-8963) (This note has a law-stated date of 1 October 2007)
Article, Markets in financial instruments: promoting cross-border financial services (www.practicallaw.com/0-512-5108) (1 December 2011)
Article, MiFID II review (Part 2): Changes proposed in relation to markets (www.practicallaw.com/7-510-2293) (November 2011)
Article, MiFID and MAD: take two (www.practicallaw.com/8-509-6550) (October 2011)
Article, MiFID under review: European Commission consultation (www.practicallaw.com/8-504-5674) (January 2011)
Article Multilateral trading facilities: risking more regulation? (www.practicallaw.com/1-382-8921) (August 2008)
Article, MiFID: a changing environment for EU financial services (www.practicallaw.com/7-382-2186) (June 2007)
Article, MiFID: transforming EU financial services? (www.practicallaw.com/5-372-6954) (July 2007)
Article, Introduction to the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (www.practicallaw.com/5-202-1140) (March 2007)
Article, MiFID: are we nearly there yet? (www.practicallaw.com/2-204-1248) (September 2006)
The following resources documents identify and track the progress of key UK and EU developments (including consultations, policy and guidance) relating to specific aspects of MiFID. The EU material is presented in both documents by subject matter.