ESMA Asks Retail Investors: Are Rules Making It Harder to Invest?

ESMA rethinks retail investor protection

Consultation examines whether rules are helping, or hurting, investors The post ESMA rethinks retail investor protection appeared first on Investment Executive.

New EU rules push investment firms towards greater execution transparency

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently released two major updates that are set to reshape compliance obligations for investment firms and asset managers across the EU. These relate to order execution policies and the structure of research payments, with both developments linked to amendments under the MiFID II framework. Zeidler, a technology-driven law firm, recently delved into the research payments framework and what th…

ESMA Asks Retail Investors: Are Rules Making It Harder to Invest?

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is inviting feedback from retail investors and consumer groups on how current investment rules affect their experience and engagement. The consultation focuses on whether rules under MiFID II support investor protection or unintentionally discourage participation.Understanding Investor Engagement Barriers“The purpose of this Call for Evidence is to gather feedback from stakeholders to better u…