Directive 2004/39/ec

/ˌdɪˈrɛktɪv ˌtuː ˈθaʊzənd ˈfɔːr ˌθɜːti naɪn iː siː/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A European Union directive establishing a harmonized regulatory framework for investment services and activities in financial markets, aiming to increase market integrity and investor protection.
    Directive 2004/39/EC is fundamental in regulating financial markets across EU member states.

Forms

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Commentary

Often abbreviated as MiFID I; foundational for later amendments and related directives.

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