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MiFID II

Knowing you better - serving you better

What is MIFID II?

MIFID II is the revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive which is in force since 3rd January 2018. It reinforces current legislation by strengthening investor protection and transparency.

Why MIFID II?

  • improved information
  • more transparency
  • better investment protection

Appropriate levels of protection according to client categorisations What type of customer are you?

Retail clients

These clients do not belong to one of the two categories listed beside. They have the highest level of protection.

Professional clients

These are large companies that meet criteria in terms of balance sheet size, turnover and/or own funds. They have the required expertise to make their own investment decisions. As a result, they have an intermediate level of protection.

Eligible counterparties

These are financial institutions and their counterparties, such as partner banks or insurance companies. They have the lowest level of protection.

As a result of these regulatory measures, Spuerkeess has set up a range of appropriate and value added solutions to provide you with the best possible quality investment services.

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