On 10 August 2017, the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD signed the European Union (Markets in Financial Instruments) Regulations 2017 (the "MiFID II Regulations") which have been publically available from 14 August 2017 and may be accessed here.

The MiFID II Regulations give effect to the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive 2014/65/EU, Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2017/593 Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2017/593 and full effect to Regulation (EU) No. 600/2014 ("MiFIR"), (collectively "MIFID II") and will enter into force on 3 January 2018.

Click here for the Matheson MiFID II Legislation Tracker, a consolidated guide to the MiFID II Regulations, and MiFID II EU Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Legislation.  The Matheson MiFID II Legislation Tracker is also available on our Regulatory Risk Management and Compliance page.

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