The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht – BaFin) makes use of its product intervention powers under the European Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR): Under a general administrative act (Allgemeinverfügung) dated 30 September 2022 (link to English convenience translation), BaFin prohibited the marketing, distribution and sale of futures to retail clients domiciled in … Continue Reading
Last week Consob, the Italian financial services regulator, took a further step in implementing MiFID II, by launching a public consultation in relation to the implementation of MiFID II regime for third-country firms. This consultation focuses on proposed amendments to second-level regulatory measures, in particular in respect of requirements and procedures for access to the … Continue Reading