# How Do You Evidence Best Execution for OTC Derivatives under MiFID II? ▴ Question

**Published:** 2025-08-06
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## Concept

The challenge of evidencing [best execution](https://prime.greeks.live/area/best-execution/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives under [MiFID II](https://prime.greeks.live/area/mifid-ii/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) is a question of system architecture. It moves the conversation from a theoretical obligation to a concrete, data-driven process of proof. For an institutional desk, this is not a compliance formality.

It is a fundamental test of your operational integrity and the robustness of your execution framework. The core task is to construct a verifiable narrative, supported by immutable data, that demonstrates your firm took all sufficient steps to achieve the best possible result for a client in a market defined by its inherent opacity.

At its heart, the mandate requires a firm to systematically capture its decision-making process. The primary execution factors ▴ price, costs, speed, likelihood of execution and settlement, size, and nature of the order ▴ are the pillars of this process. For liquid, exchange-traded instruments, many of these factors are transparent. For a bespoke 10-year [interest rate swap](https://prime.greeks.live/area/interest-rate-swap/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) or a complex FX option, they are deeply nuanced.

Price is not a single data point on a lit screen; it is a negotiated outcome derived from a competitive process. Costs are not limited to explicit fees; they include the implicit costs of [market impact](https://prime.greeks.live/area/market-impact/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) and [counterparty risk](https://prime.greeks.live/area/counterparty-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). Therefore, evidencing best execution becomes an exercise in justifying the weighting applied to each factor for a specific trade at a specific moment in time.

> The regulatory framework demands a shift from simply achieving a good price to building a defensible, repeatable, and auditable execution process.

This systemic approach requires firms to look beyond the moment of execution. It necessitates a holistic view that incorporates pre-trade analysis, the at-trade competitive process, and post-trade evaluation. The evidence required is the complete data trail of this entire lifecycle. It is the log of the request-for-quote (RFQ) process, the quotes received from multiple counterparties, the timestamps of each message, the rationale for the chosen counterparty, and the post-trade analysis comparing the outcome to relevant benchmarks.

The absence of a centralized tape for most OTC instruments makes this internal data capture the only source of truth. Your internal systems must function as the market’s ledger, providing the granular evidence needed to reconstruct and defend every execution decision.

Ultimately, the spirit of the regulation is to enforce a disciplined, client-focused execution process. It compels firms to design and implement a technological and procedural architecture capable of transforming subjective judgment into objective evidence. This architecture must prove that in a decentralized market, your firm’s process creates a pocket of structured competition and transparency, ensuring that the client’s best interests are not just a policy statement but an operational reality.

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## Strategy

A viable strategy for evidencing best execution in [OTC derivatives](https://prime.greeks.live/area/otc-derivatives/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) is built upon a foundational document ▴ the [Order Execution Policy](https://prime.greeks.live/area/order-execution-policy/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). This policy is the strategic blueprint that defines the firm’s approach. For OTC derivatives, a generic policy is insufficient.

The strategy must be tailored to the specific characteristics of these instruments, acknowledging their unique liquidity profiles and execution mechanisms. The objective is to create a framework that is both flexible enough to handle diverse scenarios and rigid enough to ensure a consistent and defensible process.

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## Crafting the OTC Execution Policy

The [execution policy](https://prime.greeks.live/area/execution-policy/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) must explicitly detail how the firm will handle OTC derivative orders. This involves defining the relative importance of the best execution factors for different types of derivatives and clients. For a retail client, the total consideration (price and costs) is paramount.

For an institutional client executing a large, market-moving swap, the likelihood of execution and minimizing market impact might justifiably outweigh a marginal difference in price. The policy must articulate this logic clearly.

A critical component of this strategy is the counterparty selection process. The policy must outline the criteria for approving and maintaining a list of eligible counterparties. This goes beyond simple creditworthiness and should include a periodic, data-driven review of their execution quality.

This review should analyze historical performance on metrics such as quote response times, quote competitiveness (how often they provide the best price), and settlement efficiency. This turns counterparty selection from a static relationship-based decision into a dynamic, performance-based process.

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**[Systematic Internaliser](https://prime.greeks.live/area/systematic-internaliser/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (SI) Designation** ▴ The policy must identify when the firm itself may be acting as an SI for certain asset classes and outline the specific obligations that arise from this status.

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**Execution Venue Definition** ▴ For OTC trades, “venues” include bilateral negotiations with a single dealer, [multi-dealer RFQ](https://prime.greeks.live/area/multi-dealer-rfq/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) platforms, and organized trading facilities (OTFs). The policy must define the circumstances under which each type of venue will be used.

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**Conflicts of Interest** ▴ It must clearly state how the firm will manage potential conflicts of interest, particularly when executing against its own book.

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## The Data Capture and Analysis Framework

The core of the [execution strategy](https://prime.greeks.live/area/execution-strategy/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) is data. Without comprehensive data, the policy is merely a statement of intent. The strategy must specify the exact data points to be captured at each stage of the trade lifecycle. This is the evidence.

> A robust data strategy transforms the abstract requirement of “best execution” into a set of concrete, measurable, and auditable key performance indicators.

Pre-trade data includes a snapshot of market conditions and the rationale for the chosen execution strategy. At-trade data involves capturing every quote requested and received, with precise timestamps. Post-trade, the strategy must mandate [Transaction Cost Analysis](https://prime.greeks.live/area/transaction-cost-analysis/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (TCA). Given the absence of a public tape, OTC TCA relies on comparing the executed price against a benchmark.

This benchmark could be a composite price from a data vendor, the average of all quotes received, or a price derived from an internal valuation model. The strategy must define which benchmark is appropriate for which product.

The following table outlines a comparison of two common OTC execution strategies, highlighting the strategic trade-offs and the evidence generated by each.

| Strategic Approach | Description | Advantages | Evidence Generated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bilateral Negotiation | Engaging with a single counterparty to negotiate a price. Typically used for highly bespoke or very large trades where discretion is key. | Minimizes information leakage. Can be faster for simple trades. May provide access to unique liquidity. | Pre-trade rationale for single-dealer approach. Log of communications (e.g. chat logs, phone records). Post-trade comparison to a valuation model benchmark. |
| Multi-Dealer RFQ | Simultaneously requesting quotes from a pre-selected group of 3-5+ counterparties via an electronic platform. | Creates demonstrable price competition. Systematically captures all quotes and timestamps. Provides rich data for post-trade TCA. | List of counterparties in the RFQ. Complete log of all quotes requested and received. Timestamped record of the execution decision. Direct comparison of executed price vs. competing quotes. |

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## Governance and the Review Process

Finally, the strategy must establish a robust governance structure. This typically involves a [Best Execution Committee](https://prime.greeks.live/area/best-execution-committee/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) that meets regularly (e.g. quarterly) to review the firm’s execution performance. This committee should be composed of senior staff from trading, compliance, and risk departments. Their role is to analyze the TCA reports, review any exceptions where the best price was not taken, and assess the effectiveness of the execution policy itself.

This regular, formal review process is a critical piece of evidence, demonstrating that the firm is not just following its policy but is actively monitoring and improving its execution arrangements. It closes the loop, turning data into insight and insight into better future performance.

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## Execution

The execution of a MiFID II-compliant best execution framework for OTC derivatives is an exercise in operational precision and technological integration. It translates the strategic policy into a series of concrete, auditable actions performed by traders and monitored by control functions. This is where the theoretical obligation meets the practical reality of the trading desk. The entire system must be geared towards producing a complete and coherent body of evidence for every single transaction.

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## The Operational Playbook

This playbook outlines the non-negotiable, sequential steps required to ensure a defensible execution process for an OTC derivative trade. It forms the core of the firm’s operational workflow.

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**Pre-Trade Justification** ▴ Before any RFQ is sent, the system must log the trader’s pre-trade analysis. This includes a snapshot of prevailing market conditions (e.g. volatility, liquidity indicators) and, most importantly, the rationale for the chosen execution strategy. Why was a multi-dealer RFQ chosen over a bilateral negotiation? Why were these specific five counterparties selected for the inquiry? This documentation, captured in the Order Management System (OMS), is the first piece of evidence.

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**Competitive Quote Solicitation** ▴ The trader initiates an RFQ through an execution system. This system must automatically record the precise time the request is sent to each counterparty. As quotes are returned, the system must log the price, the quantity, any qualifying conditions (e.g. “subject to market”), and the exact time of receipt. This creates an immutable ledger of the competitive landscape for that specific trade.

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**The Execution Decision** ▴ The trader selects a quote for execution. If the selected quote is the best price, the system simply records the execution details. If the trader selects a quote that is not the best price, the system must require a mandatory justification. This is a critical control. The trader must select from a pre-defined list of reasons (e.g. Counterparty Risk, Settlement Speed, Certainty of Execution) and may be required to add free-text commentary. This justification is permanently linked to the trade record.

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**Post-Trade Data Enrichment** ▴ Immediately following execution, the trade record is enriched with additional data. This includes the explicit costs (fees, commissions) and, where applicable, clearing information. The record is then passed to the TCA system for analysis.

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**Quarterly Review and Governance** ▴ On a quarterly basis, the Best Execution Committee convenes. The TCA provider or internal analytics team presents a report summarizing performance across all OTC asset classes. This report will highlight key metrics, such as average quote spread, counterparty response times, and the frequency and reasons for executing at prices other than the best quote. This meeting and its minutes are the final piece of evidence, proving ongoing monitoring and oversight.

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## Quantitative Modeling and Data Analysis

Evidencing best execution is impossible without a robust quantitative framework. For OTC derivatives, this means creating reliable benchmarks where none publicly exist and analyzing execution data to identify patterns and demonstrate performance. The data captured during the operational playbook becomes the input for this analysis.

The foundational dataset is the RFQ log. A simplified version for a single interest rate swap trade might look as follows:

| Field | Value | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trade ID | IRS_20250806_1530 | Unique identifier for the trade. |
| Asset | EUR 10Y IRS | The instrument being traded. |
| Notional | €100,000,000 | The size of the transaction. |
| Pre-Trade Benchmark | 1.552% | Internally modeled mid-rate at time of inquiry. |
| RFQ Sent Timestamp | 2025-08-06 15:30:01.105Z | Timestamp for the initial request. |
| Counterparty A Quote | 1.561% (Offer) | Quote received from Dealer A. |
| Counterparty A Timestamp | 2025-08-06 15:30:03.215Z | Timestamp for Dealer A’s response. |
| Counterparty B Quote | 1.559% (Offer) | Quote received from Dealer B. |
| Counterparty B Timestamp | 2025-08-06 15:30:03.950Z | Timestamp for Dealer B’s response. |
| Counterparty C Quote | 1.560% (Offer) | Quote received from Dealer C. |
| Counterparty C Timestamp | 2025-08-06 15:30:04.110Z | Timestamp for Dealer C’s response. |
| Executed Quote | 1.559% | The price at which the trade was executed. |
| Executing Counterparty | Counterparty B | The chosen dealer. |
| Execution Timestamp | 2025-08-06 15:30:05.500Z | Timestamp for the final execution. |

This raw data feeds into the TCA process. The primary quantitative challenge is establishing the Pre-Trade Benchmark. This is often derived from a valuation model using observable inputs from reliable data vendors (e.g. Bloomberg, Refinitiv).

For an interest rate swap, this would involve using the relevant interest rate curve to price the fixed and floating legs of the swap at the moment of execution. The quality of this benchmark is paramount for a meaningful TCA.

> Effective Transaction Cost Analysis for OTC derivatives depends entirely on the quality of the constructed benchmark against which the execution is measured.

The key TCA calculation is slippage, which measures the difference between the execution price and the benchmark. It is calculated as:

_Slippage (in [basis points](https://prime.greeks.live/area/basis-points/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite)) = (Execution Price – Benchmark Price) 10,000_

In the example above, the slippage would be (1.559% – 1.552%) 10,000 = 7 basis points. This single data point is then aggregated with all other trades to build a statistical picture of execution quality over time. The analysis can be sliced by asset class, trader, or counterparty to identify areas for improvement.

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## Predictive Scenario Analysis

Consider the following case study. A portfolio manager at an institutional asset manager, “Alpha Investments,” needs to implement a large, zero-cost collar on a €500 million position in a European equity index to protect against downside risk over the next six months. This involves selling an out-of-the-money call option and using the premium to buy an out-of-the-money put option. The market is experiencing heightened volatility due to unexpected geopolitical news.

The head trader, following Alpha’s Operational Playbook, begins the pre-trade process. The OMS automatically logs a market data snapshot ▴ the VSTOXX index is up 15%, and liquidity in the options market is visibly thinner than usual. The trader documents the strategic objective ▴ execute the full €500 million notional with minimal market impact and information leakage, while ensuring the collar is truly “zero-cost.” Given the trade’s size and the market conditions, the trader determines that a multi-dealer RFQ to a select group of six specialist equity derivatives dealers is the optimal strategy. This rationale is logged.

The RFQ is launched via their EMS. The system requests quotes for the entire structure. The responses arrive over the next 90 seconds. Dealer 1 provides the tightest spread, offering a zero-cost structure at a specific strike combination.

Dealer 2 is 2 basis points wider. Dealer 3 is 5 basis points wider but can handle the full notional in a single clip, whereas Dealer 1 can only commit to €250 million. Dealer 4 is slow to respond. Dealer 5 provides a competitive quote but is a lower-tier credit counterparty. Dealer 6 declines to quote, citing market volatility.

The trader is now faced with a multi-factor decision. Dealer 1 has the best headline price, but splitting the trade between two dealers introduces operational risk and the potential for market impact as the first leg is executed. Dealer 3 offers certainty of execution for the full size, a crucial factor for the PM’s strategy. Dealer 5’s price is attractive, but Alpha’s counterparty risk framework assigns them a lower credit score, which would require more collateral posting.

The trader makes an executive decision to trade with Dealer 3. The EMS prompts for a justification for not taking the best price from Dealer 1. The trader selects the pre-coded reason “Certainty of Execution / Size” and adds a comment ▴ “Executing full notional in a single clip outweighs the 5 bps price difference in volatile markets, minimizing slippage risk from legging the trade.” The execution is completed, and the system logs the full conversation history and all timestamps.

In the post-trade phase, the TCA system ingests the data. It calculates the “price slippage” against Dealer 1’s quote as a negative 5 bps. However, it also runs a qualitative factor analysis. The system has a model that assigns a quantitative value to the risk of partial execution based on historical data.

When this “implementation risk” factor is included, the adjusted TCA for the trade with Dealer 3 is shown to be superior to the theoretical outcome of attempting to trade with Dealer 1 and potentially failing to complete the second leg at a favorable price. This comprehensive report is automatically generated and flagged for the upcoming Best Execution Committee meeting.

During the quarterly review, this specific trade is discussed. The committee reviews the trader’s rationale and the TCA report. They agree with the decision, and the head of compliance notes that this is a perfect example of the firm’s policy working as intended ▴ prioritizing the total outcome for the client over a single execution factor. The process, from pre-trade analysis to post-trade governance, has created a complete and defensible audit trail, successfully evidencing best execution under challenging conditions.

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## System Integration and Technological Architecture

The successful execution of this entire process hinges on a seamless and integrated technological architecture. The components are distinct but must function as a single, coherent system.

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**Order Management System (OMS)** ▴ This is the system of record. It must have fields to support the pre-trade rationale documentation and the ability to pass complex OTC derivative orders to the execution system.

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**[Execution Management System](https://prime.greeks.live/area/execution-management-system/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (EMS)** ▴ This is the trader’s cockpit. For OTC derivatives, it must have a sophisticated, multi-dealer RFQ module. This module needs to connect via API or FIX protocol to the firm’s chosen counterparties. It must be designed for capturing structured data ▴ every quote, timestamp, and message must be a discrete data point, not just unstructured chat text.

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**Data Warehouse** ▴ This is the central repository for all execution data. It ingests trade information from the OMS/EMS, market data from vendors, and counterparty data from risk systems. The data must be stored in a structured, time-series format to allow for complex analysis.

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**TCA Engine** ▴ This can be a third-party provider or an in-house system. It connects to the data warehouse to pull execution data. Its primary function is to provide the valuation models for benchmark pricing and to run the slippage and factor analysis reports. The output should be a combination of dashboards for traders and detailed reports for the governance committee.

The integration points are critical. The flow of data from pre-trade to post-trade must be automated and lossless. A trade’s unique identifier must persist across all systems to allow for a complete, end-to-end audit trail.

This technological backbone is the ultimate enabler of the best execution obligation. It provides the tools to implement the policy, the data to perform the analysis, and the evidence to satisfy regulatory scrutiny.

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## References

- 1. European Securities and Markets Authority. “Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/575 of 8 June 2016 supplementing Directive 2014/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on markets in financial instruments with regard to regulatory technical standards for the data publication obligations of execution venues.” Official Journal of the European Union, 2017.

- 2. European Securities and Markets Authority. “Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/576 of 8 June 2016 supplementing Directive 2014/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory technical standards for the annual publication by investment firms of information on the identity of execution venues and on the quality of execution.” Official Journal of the European Union, 2017.

- 3. Harris, Larry. Trading and Exchanges ▴ Market Microstructure for Practitioners. Oxford University Press, 2003.

- 4. O’Hara, Maureen. Market Microstructure Theory. Blackwell Publishers, 1995.

- 5. Madhavan, Ananth. “Market Microstructure ▴ A Survey.” Journal of Financial Markets, vol. 3, no. 3, 2000, pp. 205-258.

- 6. Almgren, Robert, and Neil Chriss. “Optimal Execution of Portfolio Transactions.” Journal of Risk, vol. 3, no. 2, 2001, pp. 5-39.

- 7. Financial Conduct Authority. “Best execution or execution-only ▴ what’s the difference?” FCA, 2017.

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## Reflection

The architecture required to evidence best execution for OTC derivatives provides a powerful diagnostic lens for a firm’s entire operational framework. The systems and processes put in place to meet this regulatory mandate create a repository of performance data that extends far beyond compliance. It is a detailed ledger of your firm’s interaction with the market.

How is this data being utilized within your own framework? Is the quarterly governance meeting a genuine forum for strategic review, or has it become a procedural formality? Does the analysis of counterparty performance actively inform which dealers receive inquiries, or are old habits and relationships the dominant factor? The systems you have built to prove compliance also hold the key to enhancing performance.

They can reveal hidden costs, identify superior liquidity sources, and provide quantitative backing to a trader’s intuition. The ultimate objective is to create a feedback loop where regulatory data collection directly informs and improves execution strategy, transforming a defensive compliance cost into a proactive driver of capital efficiency and client value.

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## Glossary

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## Best Execution

Meaning ▴ Best Execution is the obligation to obtain the most favorable terms reasonably available for a client's order. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/mifid-ii/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Mifid Ii

Meaning ▴ MiFID II, the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II, constitutes a comprehensive regulatory framework enacted by the European Union to govern financial markets, investment firms, and trading venues. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/interest-rate-swap/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Interest Rate Swap

Meaning ▴ An Interest Rate Swap (IRS) is a bilateral over-the-counter derivative contract in which two parties agree to exchange future interest payments over a specified period, based on a predetermined notional principal amount. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/counterparty-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Counterparty Risk

Meaning ▴ Counterparty risk denotes the potential for financial loss stemming from a counterparty's failure to fulfill its contractual obligations in a transaction. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/market-impact/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Market Impact

Meaning ▴ Market Impact refers to the observed change in an asset's price resulting from the execution of a trading order, primarily influenced by the order's size relative to available liquidity and prevailing market conditions. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/order-execution-policy/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
![Abstract metallic components, resembling an advanced Prime RFQ mechanism, precisely frame a teal sphere, symbolizing a liquidity pool. This depicts the market microstructure supporting RFQ protocols for high-fidelity execution of digital asset derivatives, ensuring capital efficiency in algorithmic trading](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/precision-engineered-institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-prime-os-architecture-driving-rfq-protocol-execution-and-capital-efficiency-optimization.jpg)

## Order Execution Policy

Meaning ▴ An Order Execution Policy defines the systematic procedures and criteria governing how an institutional trading desk processes and routes client or proprietary orders across various liquidity venues. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/otc-derivatives/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Otc Derivatives

Meaning ▴ OTC Derivatives are bilateral financial contracts executed directly between two counterparties, outside the regulated environment of a centralized exchange. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/execution-policy/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Execution Policy

Meaning ▴ An Execution Policy defines a structured set of rules and computational logic governing the handling and execution of financial orders within a trading system. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/systematic-internaliser/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Systematic Internaliser

Meaning ▴ A Systematic Internaliser (SI) is a financial institution executing client orders against its own capital on an organized, frequent, systematic basis off-exchange. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/multi-dealer-rfq/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Multi-Dealer Rfq

Meaning ▴ The Multi-Dealer Request For Quote (RFQ) protocol enables a buy-side Principal to solicit simultaneous, competitive price quotes from a pre-selected group of liquidity providers for a specific financial instrument, typically an Over-The-Counter (OTC) derivative or a block of a less liquid security. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/execution-strategy/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Execution Strategy

Meaning ▴ A defined algorithmic or systematic approach to fulfilling an order in a financial market, aiming to optimize specific objectives like minimizing market impact, achieving a target price, or reducing transaction costs. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/transaction-cost-analysis/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
![A sophisticated digital asset derivatives RFQ engine's core components are depicted, showcasing precise market microstructure for optimal price discovery. Its central hub facilitates algorithmic trading, ensuring high-fidelity execution across multi-leg spreads](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-rfq-engine-optimizing-multi-leg-spreads-for-optimal-capital-efficiency.jpg)

## Transaction Cost Analysis

Meaning ▴ Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) is the quantitative methodology for assessing the explicit and implicit costs incurred during the execution of financial trades. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/best-execution-committee/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
![Stacked, glossy modular components depict an institutional-grade Digital Asset Derivatives platform. Layers signify RFQ protocol orchestration, high-fidelity execution, and liquidity aggregation](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/layered-digital-asset-derivatives-rfq-protocol-stack-for-prime-brokerage.jpg)

## Best Execution Committee

Meaning ▴ The Best Execution Committee functions as a formal governance body within an institutional trading framework, specifically mandated to define, implement, and continuously monitor policies and procedures ensuring optimal trade execution across all asset classes, including institutional digital asset derivatives. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/basis-points/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
![Intersecting transparent and opaque geometric planes, symbolizing the intricate market microstructure of institutional digital asset derivatives. Visualizes high-fidelity execution and price discovery via RFQ protocols, demonstrating multi-leg spread strategies and dark liquidity for capital efficiency](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-rfq-protocol-market-microstructure-architecture.jpg)

## Basis Points

Meaning ▴ Basis Points (bps) constitute a standard unit of measure in finance, representing one one-hundredth of one percentage point, or 0.01%. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/execution-management-system/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
![A translucent blue algorithmic execution module intersects beige cylindrical conduits, exposing precision market microstructure components. This institutional-grade system for digital asset derivatives enables high-fidelity execution of block trades and private quotation via an advanced RFQ protocol, ensuring optimal capital efficiency](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-core-execution-architecture-intelligence-layer.jpg)

## Execution Management System

Meaning ▴ An Execution Management System (EMS) is a specialized software application engineered to facilitate and optimize the electronic execution of financial trades across diverse venues and asset classes. </a>

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## Discover More

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### [How Do Regulatory Frameworks like MiFID II Influence the Strategic Use of CLOB versus RFQ Protocols?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-do-regulatory-frameworks-like-mifid-ii-influence-the-strategic-use-of-clob-versus-rfq-protocols/)
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MiFID II transforms protocol choice into a function of regulatory compliance, optimizing execution by balancing CLOB transparency with RFQ discretion.

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### [How Does MiFID II Define Best Execution for Smart Order Routers?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-mifid-ii-define-best-execution-for-smart-order-routers/)
![A sleek, metallic, X-shaped object with a central circular core floats above mountains at dusk. It signifies an institutional-grade Prime RFQ for digital asset derivatives, enabling high-fidelity execution via RFQ protocols, optimizing price discovery and capital efficiency across dark pools for best execution.](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/advanced-principal-rfq-protocol-architecture-for-institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-optimal-price-discovery-and-execution.jpg)

MiFID II requires SORs to systematically process multiple execution factors to demonstrably achieve the best possible client result.

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### [How Do Best Execution Requirements Influence the Choice between an SI and an OTF?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-do-best-execution-requirements-influence-the-choice-between-an-si-and-an-otf/)
![A modular, dark-toned system with light structural components and a bright turquoise indicator, representing a sophisticated Crypto Derivatives OS for institutional-grade RFQ protocols. It signifies private quotation channels for block trades, enabling high-fidelity execution and price discovery through aggregated inquiry, minimizing slippage and information leakage within dark liquidity pools.](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-rfq-system-for-optimal-execution-1.jpg)

Best execution dictates venue choice by matching an order's need for certainty (SI) or negotiated discovery (OTF).

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### [How Does MiFID II Differentiate Best Execution Requirements for Lit and Dark Trading Venues?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-mifid-ii-differentiate-best-execution-requirements-for-lit-and-dark-trading-venues/)
![A central illuminated hub with four light beams forming an 'X' against dark geometric planes. This embodies a Prime RFQ orchestrating multi-leg spread execution, aggregating RFQ liquidity across diverse venues for optimal price discovery and high-fidelity execution of institutional digital asset derivatives.](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-rfq-protocol-engine-orchestrating-high-fidelity-execution-and-optimal-price-discovery.jpg)

MiFID II mandates a differentiated best execution analysis, weighing lit venue price transparency against the dark venue benefit of mitigating market impact.

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### [What Are the Primary Regulatory Frameworks Governing Best Execution in the OTC Space?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-primary-regulatory-frameworks-governing-best-execution-in-the-otc-space/)
![Glossy, intersecting forms in beige, blue, and teal embody RFQ protocol efficiency, atomic settlement, and aggregated liquidity for institutional digital asset derivatives. The sleek design reflects high-fidelity execution, prime brokerage capabilities, and optimized order book dynamics for capital efficiency.](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/precision-engineered-digital-asset-derivatives-execution-via-optimized-rfq-protocols-enhancing-principal-operational-frameworks.jpg)

Best execution in OTC markets is an operational mandate to architect a defensible system for sourcing liquidity and proving superior client outcomes.

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### [How Do Firms Use RTS 27 and RTS 28 Data to Prove Best Execution Compliance?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-do-firms-use-rts-27-and-rts-28-data-to-prove-best-execution-compliance/)
![An abstract, precisely engineered construct of interlocking grey and cream panels, featuring a teal display and control. This represents an institutional-grade Crypto Derivatives OS for RFQ protocols, enabling high-fidelity execution, liquidity aggregation, and market microstructure optimization within a Principal's operational framework for digital asset derivatives.](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/integrated-principal-trading-system-modules-for-institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-rfq-execution-and-optimized-market-microstructure.jpg)

Firms use RTS 27 venue data and RTS 28 routing disclosures to build a quantitative, evidence-based system proving best execution compliance.

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### [How Does MiFID II Regulation Impact the Choice between RFQ and CLOB Protocols?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-mifid-ii-regulation-impact-the-choice-between-rfq-and-clob-protocols/)
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MiFID II codifies best execution, making the RFQ/CLOB choice a strategic, data-driven decision based on order size and information risk.

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### [How Does MiFID II’S”All Sufficient Steps” Mandate Change Execution Policies?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-mifid-iis-all-sufficient-steps-mandate-change-execution-policies/)
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MiFID II's "all sufficient steps" mandate transforms best execution from a procedural checklist to a dynamic, evidence-based system of control.

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### [How Does MiFID II Impact RFQ System Design and Best Execution Requirements?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-mifid-ii-impact-rfq-system-design-and-best-execution-requirements/)
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MiFID II transforms RFQ systems from simple messaging tools into data-driven, auditable platforms for proving best execution.

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