Direction of travel is clear for UK asset managers

MiFID II less than a year away

Daniel Flynn
clock • 2 min read

With the introduction of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) now just over nine months away, the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) identification of failings in the way asset managers are using clients' money through dealing commission arrangements is particularly concerning.

To continue reading this article...

Join Investment Week for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, analysis and opinion from the investment industry, including the Sustainable Hub covering fund news from the ESG space
  • Get ahead of regulatory and technological changes affecting fund management
  • Important and breaking news stories selected by the editors delivered straight to your inbox each day
  • Weekly members-only newsletter with exclusive opinion pieces from leading industry experts
  • Be the first to hear about our extensive events schedule and awards programmes

Join now

 

Already an Investment Week
member?

Login

More on Regulation

FCA's non-financial misconduct rules 'opaque' over social media activity

FCA's non-financial misconduct rules 'opaque' over social media activity

Lack of definitions and case studies

Cristian Angeloni
clock 16 December 2025 • 3 min read
 FCA chief: No allegations of market abuse around Budget leaks so far

FCA chief: No allegations of market abuse around Budget leaks so far

Serious concern

Alex Sebastian
clock 16 December 2025 • 3 min read
Trio of crypto consultations launched by FCA as UK interest nears tipping point

Trio of crypto consultations launched by FCA as UK interest nears tipping point

Consumer protection and innovation

Patrick Brusnahan
clock 16 December 2025 • 2 min read
Trustpilot