Glossary

MiFID II

MiFID II is a far-reaching directive covering investor protection, fee transparency, internal and external controls, and market structure. The regulation has impacted the investment market by contributing to trends such as a preference for low-costs investing, outcome-oriented solutions and automated advice. 

"A lot of MiFID II is focused around transparency, protecting the investor and putting the investor’s best interest first,” said Connor Sloman, Morningstar’s head of product management and solutions, EMEA. “Firms need to remove conflicts of interest and demonstrate how they’re helping the investor.”

These regulatory changes have given firms an opportunity to rethink and standardise how they deliver advice, with the goals of also increasing efficiency, limiting risk and enhancing the service experience they offer investors.

With MiFID II now in force, financial firms need to adapt their advisory and asset management businesses to demonstrate their commitment to investor protection and maximum transparency. 

The MiFID II infographic below shows what the regulation covers: MiFID II coverage infographic

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