Advisers split on MiFID II impact - FE research

'Regulatory fatigue'

Sophie King
clock • 1 min read

Financial advisers are split over the effect MiFID II has had on their business processes, research from Financial Express (FE) has suggested.

The report analysed responses from more than 200 advisers and focused on the areas where they believe they could make improvements to their businesses and clients. In response, one-quarter of advisers believed the second iteration of the Markets in Financial Investments Directive (MiFID II) had improved their business processes compared with a third (32%) who reported it had made them worse. Some two-fifths (43%) said the rules had made little or no difference. Of those who thought MiFID II had made business processes worse, the majority (70%) said it had not provided better transpare...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Regulation

Navigating FCA skilled person reviews, remediation, and past business reviews

Navigating FCA skilled person reviews, remediation, and past business reviews

Risk of s166 review has 'never been more significant'

Marjolaine Quirke
clock 05 February 2026 • 2 min read
FOS complaints at lowest level in two years

FOS complaints at lowest level in two years

‘The data points to a system in transition rather than recovery’

Jenna Brown
clock 05 February 2026 • 3 min read
Why firms should prepare for the Consumer Duty to be loosened

Why firms should prepare for the Consumer Duty to be loosened

'The pressure to act is growing not just from industry, but from politicians too'

Justin Cash
clock 04 February 2026 • 4 min read