ESMA publishes updated MiFID II product governance guidance
Amended guidelines try to strengthen investor protection and include good practices observed by ESMA.
Rule Overview
Jurisdiction: European Union
Regulator: ESMA
Topic: General Requirements
EU MiFID II Article 16The requirements cover:
Recordkeeping requirements
Records that are required to be kept include:
Records must be kept even where the communications do not result in the conclusion of a transaction or the actual execution of client orders.
Electronic communications covers a broad range of communication methods that include:
The retention period for the records is five or seven years if requested by a competent authority.
ESMA publishes updated MiFID II product governance guidance
Amended guidelines try to strengthen investor protection and include good practices observed by ESMA.
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