Course is in review and will be released very soon. For more info please reach out to info@eucpd.com.
Course is in review and will be released very soon. For more info please reach out to info@eucpd.com.
Course is in review and will be released very soon. For more info please reach out to info@eucpd.com.
This course provides a detailed overview of investor protection under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II), one of the EU’s most comprehensive regulatory frameworks. Introduced in 2018, MiFID II aims to enhance transparency, safeguard client interests, and strengthen confidence in European financial markets following the 2008 financial crisis. Participants will explore the mechanisms designed to protect investors, including client classification, suitability and appropriateness assessments, disclosure requirements, product governance, and rules on inducements and conflicts of interest. The course also addresses enhanced obligations around best execution, transaction reporting, trading transparency, and data protection, while examining the responsibilities of both EU and third-country firms. Through practical examples and regulatory insights, learners will gain the knowledge to understand investor rights, firm obligations, and the compliance expectations that ensure fair treatment and market integrity.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the role of internal audit in the context of MiFID II, the European Union’s wide-ranging directive aimed at enhancing transparency, investor protection, and market integrity. Since its implementation in 2018, MiFID II has reshaped the regulatory landscape, imposing extensive obligations across trading, reporting, governance, and client engagement. Internal auditors play a critical role in ensuring compliance, evaluating risk management, and strengthening organizational effectiveness. Participants will explore MiFID II’s key compliance areas—transaction reporting, investor protection, best execution, product governance, and organizational requirements—through a risk-based audit lens. The course also highlights challenges commonly encountered during MiFID II audits and presents best practices, including the use of data analytics, continuous monitoring, and stakeholder collaboration. By the end, learners will be equipped with the insights and strategies needed to conduct effective MiFID II internal audits and support their organizations in achieving compliance excellence.
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of Best Execution under MiFID II, one of the cornerstone obligations in European financial regulation. Since its implementation in 2018, MiFID II has reshaped the trading and compliance landscape by emphasizing transparency, investor protection, and market integrity. Best Execution requires firms to take all sufficient steps to achieve the best possible results for their clients, considering not only price but also costs, speed, likelihood of execution and settlement, and the nature of the order. Through an in-depth review of regulatory requirements, practical applications, case studies, and recent enforcement actions, participants will gain the knowledge and tools to align their execution policies and practices with MiFID II expectations. This course is designed for compliance professionals, traders, and financial services practitioners seeking to strengthen both regulatory compliance and client trust in execution practices.
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory and operational framework governing Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) in the European Union and Cyprus. It covers the legal basis under the Electronic Money Directive (EMD2), its interaction with the Payment Services Directive (PSD2), and the evolving landscape under the new Payment Services Regulation (PSR) and Payment Services Directive 3 (PSD3) proposals. Participants will also explore licensing, safeguarding, AML, and governance requirements, as well as market trends, innovation, and supervisory developments in the rapidly growing digital payments and e-money sectors.
Course is in review and will be released very soon. For more info please reach out to info@eucpd.com.
Course is in review and will be released very soon. For more info please reach out to info@eucpd.com.
This course provides a practical and up-to-date overview of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) obligations within the financial and regulated sectors. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the money laundering process, the risk-based approach, customer due diligence requirements, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and sanctions compliance. The course also covers governance responsibilities, regulatory expectations, and common risk indicators, equipping professionals with the knowledge needed to identify, manage, and mitigate financial crime risks effectively.
