MiFID II was designed to increase market transparency and improve investor protection. So, how is it doing nine months in, what challenges remain – and there are plenty, and what are the positive outcomes for firms within its scope and the industry as a whole?
You can find out the answers to these questions and more by listening to this podcast of a panel discussion on developing sustainable MiFID II compliance at A-Team Group’s recent RegTech Summit in London.
Non-financial misconduct – encompassing behaviours such as bullying, sexual harassment, and discrimination is a key focus of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR). The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has underscored that such misconduct is not only unethical but also poses significant risks to a firm’s culture and operational integrity. Recognizing the profound impact on...
As of mid-February 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) MiFIR reporting webpage continues to indicate that a dedicated test environment for updated transparency messages would open in February, with exact dates to be confirmed in January. No detailed testing calendar has been published at the time of writing. The result is a compressed...
Buy AND Build: The Future of Capital Markets Technology London examines the latest changes and innovations in trading technology and explores how technology is being deployed to create an edge in sell side and buy side capital markets financial institutions.
This special report accompanies a webinar we held on the popular topic of The Practicalities of Working with the Global LEI, discussing the current thinking around best practices for entity identification and data management. You can register here to get immediate access to the Special Report.
