European Securities and Markets Authority Launches 2021 Common Supervisory Action on MiFID II Product Governance Rules

The European Securities and Markets Authority has announced that during 2021 it will be conducting a common supervisory action with national competent authorities on the product governance rules under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive. The product governance requirements require firms which manufacture and distribute financial instruments and structured deposits to act in their clients' best interests during all the stages of the life-cycle of products or services. The CSA will assess the progress of compliance with the requirements by manufacturers and distributors of financial products.

ESMA conducts CSAs to promote the convergence of application of EU rules across the EU. Following a CSA into the MiFID II appropriateness requirements, ESMA is considering introducing guidelines to promote further harmonization.

View ESMA's announcement.

View details of ESMA's proposed guidelines on appropriateness.

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