MiFID II / MiFIR
The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (2014/65/EU) and Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (EU No 600/2014) form the EU's comprehensive framework for financial markets. MiFID II/MiFIR establishes rules for investment firms, trading venues, market transparency, investor protection, and reporting. Replaced MiFID I from January 3, 2018. Applies to investment firms, credit institutions providing investment services, and trading venues operating in the EU.
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Framework Domains (22)
Algorithmic Trading
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MIFID2-ALGO | Algorithmic Trading Controls |
Authorisation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MIFID2-AUTH | Authorisation of Investment Firms |
Authorization and Operating Conditions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 16 | Obligations of Providers of High-Risk AI Systems |
| Art. 17 | Quality Management System |
| Art. 18 | Documentation Keeping |
| Art. 5-10 | Authorization of Investment Firms |
Best Execution
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MIFID2-BESTEX | Best Execution |
Client Assets
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MIFID2-SAFEGUARDING | Safeguarding of Client Assets |
Client Classification
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MIFID2-CLIENTCAT | Client Categorisation |
Conduct
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MIFID2-CONFLICTS | Conflicts of Interest |
| MIFID2-COSTS | Costs and Charges Disclosure |
| MIFID2-INDUCEMENTS | Inducements and Independent Advice |
| MIFID2-MARKETING | Marketing Communications |
| MIFID2-SUITABILITY | Suitability and Appropriateness |
Derivatives
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MIFIR-CLEARING | Trading Obligation and Clearing for Derivatives |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MIFID2-GOVERNANCE | Management Body and Governance Arrangements |
Internal Controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MIFID2-COMPLIANCE | Compliance, Risk and Internal Audit Functions |
Investor Protection and Conduct of Business
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 24 | Restrictions on Processing Unique Identification Information |
| Art. 25 | Criminal Penalties |
| Art. 26 | Obligations of Deployers of High-Risk AI Systems |
| Art. 27 | Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment for High-Risk AI Systems |
| Art. 28 | Notifying Authorities |
Market Structure and Trading Venues
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 18-20 | MTF and OTF Operating Rules |
| Art. 21 | Cooperation with Competent Authorities |
| Art. 44-45 | Regulated Market Requirements |
Market Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MIFIR-TRANSPARENCY-POST | Post-Trade Transparency |
| MIFIR-TRANSPARENCY-PRE | Pre-Trade Transparency |
Outsourcing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MIFID2-OUTSOURCING | Outsourcing of Critical Functions |
Product Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MIFID2-PRODGOV | Product Governance |
Product Governance and Inducements
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 16(3) | Product Governance for Manufacturers |
| Art. 24(4) | Costs and Charges Disclosure |
| Art. 24(9-10) | Inducements and Independent Advice |
| Art. 25(6) | Suitability Reports |
Recordkeeping
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MIFID2-RECORDKEEPING | Recording of Telephone Conversations and Electronic Communications |
Reporting
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MIFIR-TXNREPORT | Transaction Reporting to Competent Authorities |
Reporting and Governance
Incident reporting and cross-border coordination
Supervision and Enforcement
Supervisory bodies, liability, and penalty frameworks
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 32 | Entry into Force |
| Art. 34 | Notification of Personal Information Breach |
| Art. 36 | Right to Correction or Deletion |
| Art. 69-71 | Supervisory Powers |
| Art. 70 | Criminal Penalties for False Consent |
| Art. 73 | Reporting of Serious Incidents |
| Art.45 | Entry into force |
| Art.50 | Good Practices and Governance |
| Art.51 | Exercise of the power to impose administrative penalties and remedial measures |
| Art.52 | Administrative Sanctions |
| Sec. 35 | Security of Processing |
| Sec. 37 | Financial Penalties |
| Sec. 40 | Right to Object |
| Sec. 72 | Offences and penalties |
Transaction Reporting and Data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 58 | Scientific Research Data |
| Art. 59 | Entry into Force |
| MiFIR Art. 26 | Transaction Reporting Obligations |
| MiFIR Art. 27 | Reference Data Obligations |
Transparency Requirements (MiFIR)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MiFIR Art. 10-11 | Post-Trade Transparency for Non-Equities |
| MiFIR Art. 3-4 | Pre-Trade Transparency for Equities |
| MiFIR Art. 6-7 | Post-Trade Transparency for Equities |
| MiFIR Art. 8-9 | Pre-Trade Transparency for Non-Equities |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with MiFID II / MiFIR, you already cover:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MiFID II / MiFIR?
MiFID II / MiFIR is a compliance framework from European Union with 22 domains and 57 controls. The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (2014/65/EU) and Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (EU No 600/2014) form the EU's comprehensive framework for financial markets. MiFID II/MiFIR establishes rules for investment firms, trading venues, market transparency, investor protection, and reporting. Replaced MiFID I from January 3, 2018. Applies to investment firms, credit institutions providing investment services, and trading venues operating in the EU. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does MiFID II / MiFIR have?
MiFID II / MiFIR has 57 controls organised across 22 domains. The largest domains are Supervision and Enforcement (14 controls), Conduct (5 controls), Investor Protection and Conduct of Business (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does MiFID II / MiFIR map to?
MiFID II / MiFIR maps to 632 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Angola Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 22/11) (19% coverage), EU AI Act (19% coverage), Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014) (19% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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