MiFID II Archives

MiFID II: A game changer for asset management

February 15, 2018 February 15, 2018 Asset Management

In the beginning of 2018, MiFID II entered into force and became a reality for banks, financial intermediaries, distributors, trading venues and manufacturers of financial products. From an EU distribution angle, while AIFMD has changed the placement rules in the EU for AIFs, MiFID II adjusts the distribution dynamics for …

Can MiFID II make Financial Markets more efficient after all?

January 4, 2018 January 4, 2018 Asset Management / Banking

With MiFID II now in full swing, anyone buying or selling stocks, bonds, foreign exchange, commodities or exchange-traded funds is now affected by the new standards. Improving investor confidence while strengthening the industry don’t come for free. On top of revising costs and charges, the Directive brings more choice and lower …