This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II), one of the most significant regulatory reforms in the European Union’s financial sector. Implemented in January 2018, MiFID II was designed to enhance market transparency, strengthen investor protection, and promote fair competition across EU financial markets. Participants will gain a deep understanding of MiFID II’s scope, objectives, and impact, including its regulation of trading venues, investor protection measures, transparency and reporting requirements, and oversight by EU supervisory authorities. The course also examines the role of regulators such as ESMA, NCAs, the EBA, and EIOPA in harmonizing supervision and enforcing compliance. Through practical insights and case-based discussions, learners will develop the knowledge necessary to navigate MiFID II effectively, ensuring compliance while adapting to its operational and strategic implications.
- Teacher: Constantina Economidou