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title: Top FCA Findings following the launch of MiFID II
description: Top FCA Findings following the launch of MiFID II
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## [Top FCA Findings following the launch of MiFID II](https://info.fefundinfo.com/advisers/top-fca-findings-following-the-launch-of-mifid-ii)

 By [Arianna Beech](https://info.fefundinfo.com/advisers/author/arianna-beech)

Updated on Friday, 1 May, 2020

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Following the launch of MiFID II, the FCA recently carried out a review of MiFID authorised firms\* to gage how firms are complying with the new rules and what challenges they have faced.

**The FCA's top findings**

- All 50 firms reviewed were aware of the new MiFID II regulations and their responsibilities to disclose all costs and charges to customers. However, the firms in their sample were not interpreting the rules consistently.
- The firms that were not complying with the relevant rules often said this was because it was difficult to get all the required data from third-parties.
- There was an overall reluctance to implement technology upgrades to support information disclosure to clients as they weren’t confident about the accuracy and delivery of the data.
- For all firms reviewed that do not show improvement in disclosing’ costs and charges the FCA will consider whether further action is required. This could include more detailed investigations into specific firms, individuals or practices.

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\*Sample of 50 firms authorised as MiFID investment firms in the retail investments sector

Ref [https://www.fca.org.uk/publications/multi-firm-reviews/mifid-ii-costs-and-charges-disclosures-review-findings](https://www.fca.org.uk/publications/multi-firm-reviews/mifid-ii-costs-and-charges-disclosures-review-findings)

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