ESMA_QA_1561
04/10/2018
Subject Matter
Scope of Article 9(1)(c) of MiFIR
    What types of derivatives can benefit from the pre-trade transparency waiver provided under Article 9(1)(c) of MiFIR?
    ESMA Answer
    16-10-2024

      OTC derivatives specified in Article 8a(2) of MiFIR that are both (i) not subject to the trading obligation as referred to in Article 28 of MiFIR and (ii) for which there is not a liquid market and other derivatives for which there is not a liquid market can benefit from the pre-trade transparency waiver set out under Article 9(1)(c) of MiFIR. 

      04-10-2018

        [ESMA 70-872942901-35 MiFIR transparency Q&A, Q&A 4.14]

        Only OTC derivatives specified in Article 8a(2) of MiFIR that are both (i) not subject to the trading obligation as referred to specified in Article 28 of MiFIR and (ii) for which there is not a liquid market and other derivatives for which there is not a liquid market can benefit from the pre-trade transparency waiver set out under Article 9(1)(c) of MiFIR. 

        Status: Published Answer Updated

        Additional Information

        Level 1 Regulation
        Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR) Regulation (EU) No 600/2014- Secondary Markets
        Topic
        Non-equity transparency