1. Does a tied agent have to be remunerated with both a variable component of remuneration (based on the actual activities performed by the tied agent, i.e., dependent on performance) and a fixed component of remuneration, as stipulated in Article 27 of Regulation (EU) 2017/565?

2. Would the answer to the first question change if the tied agent is engaged by a person falling under Article 3 of the MiFID II Directive, i.e., assuming that a Member State adopts this optional exemption under Article 3 of the MiFID II Directive and incorporates it into its national legislation?

What is the exact scope of the ancillary service, point 5 in annex I, Section B: Investment research and financial analysis or other forms of general recommendations relating to financial instruments?

What is the latest date on which the statement, under Article 63, Paragraph 1 of the Delegated Regulation EU 2017/565, for the respective quarter should be sent by the investment firm and how to determine this date?