The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published an updated version of its Q&As on investor protection topics under MiFID II and MiFIR. ESMA has added further Q&As on:

• client categorisation;
• post-sale reporting;
• recording of telephone conversations and electronic communications;
• best execution; and
• information on costs and charges.

The purpose of the Q&As is to promote common supervisory approaches and practices in the applications of MiFID II and MiFIR in relation to investor protection topics.

View ESMA updated MiFID II Q&As on investor protection, 2 October 2017