MiFID II review (Part 1): Changes proposed in relation to investor protection and the provision of investment services | Practical Law

MiFID II review (Part 1): Changes proposed in relation to investor protection and the provision of investment services | Practical Law

In this article, Hugh Merritt, Senior Associate at Hogan Lovells, considers some of the key changes and practical implications of the European Commission's legislative proposals to amend the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (2004/39/EC) (MiFID). This article focuses principally on the proposals relating to investor protection and the provision of investment services.

MiFID II review (Part 1): Changes proposed in relation to investor protection and the provision of investment services

by Hugh Merritt, Hogan Lovells
Law stated as at 04 Nov 2011 • European Union
In this article, Hugh Merritt, Senior Associate at Hogan Lovells, considers some of the key changes and practical implications of the European Commission's legislative proposals to amend the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (2004/39/EC) (MiFID). This article focuses principally on the proposals relating to investor protection and the provision of investment services.
For more information about the proposals relating to markets, see Article, MiFID II review (Part 2): Changes proposed in relation to markets.