ESMA_QA_1775
10/10/2016
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Subject Matter
Recording of telephone conversations and electronic communications
MiFID II enables clients to request access to records of their telephone conversations and electronic communications with the firm. Does this right also cover internal communications within the firm?
ESMA Answer
10-10-2016

[ESMA 35-43-349 MiFID II Investor protection Q&As Ch 3, question 9]

MiFID II states that records kept in accordance with Article 16(7) of MiFID II shall be provided to the client involved upon request. This extends to internal conversations and communications between employees and contractors of the firm which relate to the provision of the client’s order.  

Status: Answer Published

Additional Information

Level 1 Regulation
Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR) Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 - Investor Protection and Intermediaries
Topic
Recording of telephone conversations and electronic communications