# How Does MiFID II Define Best Execution for Anonymous RFQ Protocols? ▴ Question

**Published:** 2025-08-09
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## Concept

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## The Principle of Sufficient Steps in an Obscured Environment

Under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II), the mandate for [best execution](https://prime.greeks.live/area/best-execution/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) in anonymous request-for-quote (RFQ) protocols is a complex translation of principles designed for transparent markets into a system defined by intentional opacity. The regulation compels investment firms to take “[all sufficient steps](https://prime.greeks.live/area/all-sufficient-steps/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite)” to secure the most favorable outcome for a client. This obligation persists even when the client interacts with a curated, yet unidentified, pool of liquidity providers.

The core of the challenge is demonstrating adherence to this standard when the full universe of potential quotes is structurally hidden from the end client. The directive moves the point of scrutiny from the client’s direct observation of competing quotes to the firm’s underlying methodology and operational integrity in constructing and managing the anonymous [liquidity pool](https://prime.greeks.live/area/liquidity-pool/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite).

The application of best execution hinges on a set of defined factors ▴ price, costs, speed, and the likelihood of execution and settlement. For professional clients, the firm has the discretion to weigh these factors based on the client’s objectives, the order’s characteristics, and the instrument’s nature. Within an [anonymous RFQ](https://prime.greeks.live/area/anonymous-rfq/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) context, the firm’s responsibility is to design a process that optimizes these factors in aggregate.

This involves a demonstrable, evidence-based strategy for selecting the liquidity providers admitted to the anonymous auction, ensuring they are consistently competitive and reliable. The firm’s [execution policy](https://prime.greeks.live/area/execution-policy/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) becomes the central document, outlining the logic for venue and counterparty selection, and justifying the construction of its anonymous RFQ system as a valid [execution venue](https://prime.greeks.live/area/execution-venue/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) in itself.

> MiFID II re-calibrates the best execution obligation for anonymous RFQs, focusing scrutiny on the firm’s systematic process for managing its hidden liquidity pool to consistently deliver optimal client outcomes.

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## Legitimate Reliance in the Age of Anonymity

A foundational concept carried into the [MiFID II](https://prime.greeks.live/area/mifid-ii/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) framework is the “[legitimate reliance test](https://prime.greeks.live/area/legitimate-reliance-test/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite).” This test determines whether the best execution obligation applies when a firm executes an RFQ from its own account. The test considers whether a client legitimately relies on the firm to protect their interests in the transaction. In anonymous RFQs, where the firm stands between the client and a hidden network of market makers, this reliance is implicit and heightened.

The client is not merely requesting a price; they are trusting the firm’s architecture to source a competitive price from a robust, well-managed set of participants. Therefore, the anonymous [RFQ system](https://prime.greeks.live/area/rfq-system/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) operated by a firm is not a passive conduit but an active execution venue subject to the full weight of the best execution rules.

This dynamic means the firm must treat its own anonymous RFQ platform with the same diligence as any external venue. The selection criteria for liquidity providers, the monitoring of their performance, and the management of [information leakage](https://prime.greeks.live/area/information-leakage/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) are all critical components of fulfilling the best execution duty. The anonymity of the protocol does not grant an exemption from the rules; it intensifies the need for a rigorous, transparent, and defensible internal process. The firm’s ability to prove it took “all [sufficient steps](https://prime.greeks.live/area/sufficient-steps/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite)” is therefore a function of its system design and the quality of its governance over that system.

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## Strategy

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## Calibrating the Anonymous Liquidity Pool

A core strategic challenge in managing an anonymous [RFQ protocol](https://prime.greeks.live/area/rfq-protocol/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) [under MiFID](https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-key-differences-in-applying-best-execution-to-equities-versus-fixed-income-under-mifid-ii/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) II is the composition of the liquidity provider (LP) panel. The firm must develop a clear, data-driven methodology for selecting and maintaining this panel. This is not a static exercise.

It requires ongoing performance analysis to ensure the pool remains competitive and serves the client’s best interests. The objective is to create a diversified set of LPs that provides deep liquidity and competitive pricing across various market conditions without signaling the client’s intent to the broader market.

The strategic considerations for panel calibration include:

- **LP Specialization** ▴ Including a mix of LPs with different strengths, such as those specializing in particular asset classes, trade sizes, or volatility products, ensures robust pricing across a range of order types.

- **Performance Metrics** ▴ Firms must establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for LPs, such as response rates, quote competitiveness (spread to mid-market), and fill ratios. These metrics provide the data needed to justify the inclusion or exclusion of an LP from the panel.

- **Counterparty Risk Management** ▴ Each LP in the anonymous pool must be vetted through the firm’s standard counterparty risk framework. This ensures that the benefit of competitive pricing is not negated by an unacceptable level of settlement risk.

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## Structuring the RFQ Process for Optimal Outcomes

The design of the RFQ workflow itself is a critical part of the best execution strategy. The firm must balance the need for competitive tension with the risk of information leakage. Sending an RFQ to too many LPs can signal the client’s interest to a significant portion of the market, potentially leading to adverse price movements.

Conversely, sending it to too few may fail to generate a sufficiently competitive price. The firm’s execution policy must articulate its approach to managing this trade-off.

A well-structured RFQ process will incorporate the following elements:

- **Tiered LP Panels** ▴ For larger or more sensitive orders, a firm might direct the RFQ to a smaller, Tier 1 panel of its most trusted and competitive LPs. Less sensitive orders could go to a broader panel. This tiered approach helps control information leakage.

- **Staggered RFQ Timings** ▴ Rather than approaching all LPs simultaneously, a firm might stagger the RFQs. This allows the firm to gauge initial interest and pricing without revealing the full size of the order at once.

- **Dynamic Quoting Windows** ▴ The time allowed for LPs to respond can be adjusted based on market volatility and the complexity of the instrument. A shorter window in a fast market can accelerate execution, while a longer window may be necessary for complex, multi-leg structures.

> Effective strategy for anonymous RFQs under MiFID II involves a dynamic approach to liquidity pool management and workflow design, balancing competitive tension with the mitigation of information leakage.

The table below compares two strategic approaches to anonymous RFQ panel management, highlighting the trade-offs inherent in each model.

### Table 1 ▴ Comparison of Anonymous RFQ Panel Strategies

| Strategic Model | Panel Composition | Primary Advantage | Potential Weakness | MiFID II Compliance Focus |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Static Broad Panel | A large, fixed group of LPs covering multiple asset classes and specializations. | Maximizes the potential for a competitive quote on any given trade. | Higher risk of information leakage, especially for large or illiquid instruments. | Demonstrating that the panel is regularly reviewed for competitiveness and that the risk of leakage is monitored. |
| Dynamic Tiered Panel | LPs are segmented into tiers based on performance and specialization. RFQs are directed to the most appropriate tier. | Minimizes information leakage and allows for more tailored liquidity sourcing. | Requires more sophisticated technology and ongoing data analysis to manage the tiers effectively. | Justifying the tiering methodology and proving that it consistently leads to better or equivalent execution outcomes compared to a broader approach. |

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## Execution

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## The Operational Playbook for Compliant Anonymous RFQs

Executing orders through an anonymous RFQ protocol in a manner that is compliant with MiFID II requires a robust operational framework. This framework must be capable of systematically managing the execution process, capturing relevant data, and producing the evidence required to demonstrate that “all sufficient steps” were taken. The process begins with the firm’s order execution policy, which must explicitly recognize the anonymous RFQ system as an execution venue and detail the procedures governing its use.

An effective operational playbook includes the following stages:

- **Pre-Trade Analysis** ▴ Before initiating an RFQ, the system should perform a pre-trade analysis. This involves assessing the characteristics of the order (size, instrument, urgency) and selecting the appropriate LP panel or tier. This selection must be guided by the firm’s execution policy and supported by historical performance data.

- **RFQ Dissemination and Monitoring** ▴ The RFQ is sent to the selected LPs. The system must track which LPs were queried, their response times, and the quotes received. This data is essential for post-trade analysis and LP performance reviews.

- **Execution and Capture** ▴ Once the client accepts a quote, the trade is executed. The system must capture a comprehensive set of data points at the moment of execution, including the winning quote, the best losing quote, the prevailing mid-market price (if available), and any associated costs or fees.

- **Post-Trade [Transaction Cost Analysis](https://prime.greeks.live/area/transaction-cost-analysis/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) ([TCA](https://prime.greeks.live/area/tca/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite))** ▴ The captured data is fed into the firm’s TCA system. The analysis should compare the execution price against relevant benchmarks to quantify the quality of the execution. This TCA output is a critical piece of evidence for demonstrating best execution.

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## Quantitative Analysis of Execution Factors

To satisfy MiFID II’s data-driven requirements, firms must quantitatively assess the [execution factors](https://prime.greeks.live/area/execution-factors/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). This involves assigning weights to the different factors based on the client’s profile and the nature of the order. While price and cost are paramount for retail clients, professional clients may prioritize other factors like speed or likelihood of execution, especially for large or illiquid trades.

> The cornerstone of MiFID II compliance for anonymous RFQs is a data-rich environment where every step of the execution process is logged, measured, and available for analysis.

The following table provides an example of how a firm might structure its quantitative assessment of execution factors for a professional client order in an anonymous RFQ setting. The weights are illustrative and would be tailored to the specific circumstances of the trade.

### Table 2 ▴ Illustrative Weighting of Execution Factors for Anonymous RFQ

| Execution Factor | Quantitative Metric | Data Source | Illustrative Weight | Compliance Rationale |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Spread to arrival mid-market price | Market data feed; internal quote log | 50% | The primary measure of quote competitiveness. |
| Costs | Explicit fees and commissions | Fee schedules; trade confirmation | 20% | Total consideration must include all associated costs. |
| Speed of Execution | Time from RFQ initiation to execution | System timestamps | 10% | Crucial in volatile markets to minimize slippage. |
| Likelihood of Execution | LP’s historical fill ratio for similar orders | Internal performance database | 15% | Ensures reliability and reduces the risk of failed execution. |
| Information Leakage | Post-trade market impact analysis | TCA system | 5% | A qualitative overlay, but increasingly quantified through TCA, to assess the impact of the RFQ process on the market. |

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## System Integration and Reporting Obligations

The compliant operation of an anonymous RFQ protocol is heavily dependent on technology. The firm’s [Order Management System](https://prime.greeks.live/area/order-management-system/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (OMS) and Execution Management System (EMS) must be tightly integrated to manage the workflow, capture the necessary data, and provide a complete audit trail. The system architecture must support the regular monitoring and review of the execution policy and arrangements. This includes generating the reports required under [RTS 27](https://prime.greeks.live/area/rts-27/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (for execution venues) and RTS 28 (for investment firms).

A firm operating an anonymous RFQ protocol is acting as an execution venue and must therefore produce RTS 27 reports detailing the quality of execution achieved on its platform. Concurrently, it must produce [RTS 28](https://prime.greeks.live/area/rts-28/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) reports summarizing the top five venues (which may include its own RFQ system) where it executed client orders. This dual reporting requirement underscores the significant operational and technological lift required to run a compliant anonymous RFQ system under MiFID II.

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## References

- European Securities and Markets Authority. (2017). Questions and Answers on MiFID II and MiFIR investor protection and intermediaries topics (ESMA35-43-349).

- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/565 of 25 April 2016 supplementing Directive 2014/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards organisational requirements and operating conditions for investment firms and defined terms for the purposes of that Directive.

- International Capital Market Association. (2017). MiFID II/R Fixed Income Best Execution Requirements.

- AFG. (2018). Guide for drafting/review of Execution Policy under MiFID II.

- Norton Rose Fulbright. (2017). Best Execution Under MiFID II.

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## Reflection

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## From Mandate to Mechanism

The principles of MiFID II provide a framework, but the integrity of execution is forged in the operational details. The transition from “reasonable steps” to “sufficient steps” was a deliberate recalibration, demanding a shift from intention to evidence. For anonymous RFQ protocols, this means the architecture of the system itself becomes the primary expression of the firm’s commitment to best execution. The quality of the outcome for a client is a direct result of the quality of the system through which their order is processed.

Evaluating your own framework requires moving beyond a simple compliance checklist. It prompts a deeper inquiry into the systems that govern liquidity access and information control. How is the balance between competitive tension and information security measured and managed?

What data is used to validate the composition of the liquidity panel, and how frequently is that validation performed? The answers to these questions define the robustness of the execution mechanism and, ultimately, its capacity to deliver a strategic advantage in the market.

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## Glossary

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## All Sufficient Steps

Meaning ▴ All Sufficient Steps denotes a design principle and operational mandate within a system where every component or process is engineered to autonomously achieve its defined objective without requiring external intervention or additional inputs beyond its initial parameters. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/best-execution/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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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/liquidity-pool/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Liquidity Pool

Meaning ▴ A Liquidity Pool represents a digital reserve of cryptocurrency tokens locked within a smart contract, specifically designed to facilitate decentralized trading through automated market-making protocols. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/anonymous-rfq/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Anonymous Rfq

Meaning ▴ An Anonymous Request for Quote (RFQ) is a financial protocol where a market participant, typically a buy-side institution, solicits price quotations for a specific financial instrument from multiple liquidity providers without revealing its identity to those providers until a firm trade commitment is established. </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/execution-venue/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Execution Venue

Meaning ▴ An Execution Venue refers to a regulated facility or system where financial instruments are traded, encompassing entities such as regulated markets, multilateral trading facilities (MTFs), organized trading facilities (OTFs), and systematic internalizers. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/legitimate-reliance-test/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Legitimate Reliance Test

Meaning ▴ The Legitimate Reliance Test defines a legal and operational framework establishing the validity of actions predicated on a reasonable expectation of another party's performance or adherence to a specified protocol. </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/rfq-system/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Rfq System

Meaning ▴ An RFQ System, or Request for Quote System, is a dedicated electronic platform designed to facilitate the solicitation of executable prices from multiple liquidity providers for a specified financial instrument and quantity. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/information-leakage/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Information Leakage

Meaning ▴ Information leakage denotes the unintended or unauthorized disclosure of sensitive trading data, often concerning an institution's pending orders, strategic positions, or execution intentions, to external market participants. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/sufficient-steps/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Sufficient Steps

Meaning ▴ Sufficient Steps constitute the minimum, verifiable sequence of operations required to achieve a defined, deterministic outcome within a financial protocol or system, ensuring operational closure and state transition. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/rfq-protocol/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Rfq Protocol

Meaning ▴ The Request for Quote (RFQ) Protocol defines a structured electronic communication method enabling a market participant to solicit firm, executable prices from multiple liquidity providers for a specified financial instrument and quantity. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-key-differences-in-applying-best-execution-to-equities-versus-fixed-income-under-mifid-ii/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
![Abstractly depicting an institutional digital asset derivatives trading system. Intersecting beams symbolize cross-asset strategies and high-fidelity execution pathways, integrating a central, translucent disc representing deep liquidity aggregation](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-ecosystem-unifying-rfq-protocols-for-high-fidelity-execution-and-deep-liquidity-aggregation-across-multi-leg-spreads.jpg)

## Under Mifid

MiFID II best execution demands distinct operational systems ▴ a quantitative, automated process for transparent equity markets and a qualitative, evidence-based discovery process for opaque, dealer-driven fixed income markets. </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">
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## 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/tca/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Tca

Meaning ▴ Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) represents a quantitative methodology designed to evaluate the explicit and implicit costs incurred during the execution of financial trades. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/execution-factors/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
![Intersecting abstract elements symbolize institutional digital asset derivatives. Translucent blue denotes private quotation and dark liquidity, enabling high-fidelity execution via RFQ protocols](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/rfq-protocols-digital-asset-derivatives-optimal-execution-prime-os-microstructure-system.jpg)

## Execution Factors

Meaning ▴ Execution Factors are the quantifiable, dynamic variables that directly influence the outcome and quality of a trade execution within institutional digital asset markets. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/order-management-system/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
![Two high-gloss, white cylindrical execution channels with dark, circular apertures and secure bolted flanges, representing robust institutional-grade infrastructure for digital asset derivatives. These conduits facilitate precise RFQ protocols, ensuring optimal liquidity aggregation and high-fidelity execution within a proprietary Prime RFQ environment](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/institutional-grade-execution-channels-enabling-private-quotation-and-optimal-liquidity-aggregation-for-high-fidelity-digital-asset-derivatives-rfq-protocols-on-prime-os.jpg)

## Order Management System

Meaning ▴ A robust Order Management System is a specialized software application engineered to oversee the complete lifecycle of financial orders, from their initial generation and routing to execution and post-trade allocation. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/rts-27/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
![A multi-faceted crystalline form with sharp, radiating elements centers on a dark sphere, symbolizing complex market microstructure. This represents sophisticated RFQ protocols, aggregated inquiry, and high-fidelity execution across diverse liquidity pools, optimizing capital efficiency for institutional digital asset derivatives within a Prime RFQ](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/rfq-protocols-for-institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-price-discovery.jpg)

## Rts 27

Meaning ▴ RTS 27 mandates that investment firms and market operators publish detailed data on the quality of execution of transactions on their venues. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/rts-28/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
![A precision optical system with a reflective lens embodies the Prime RFQ intelligence layer. Gray and green planes represent divergent RFQ protocols or multi-leg spread strategies for institutional digital asset derivatives, enabling high-fidelity execution and optimal price discovery within complex market microstructure](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/prime-os-intelligent-core-driving-digital-asset-derivatives-rfq-protocols-high-fidelity-execution-across-diverse-liquidity-pools-for-optimal-price-discovery.jpg)

## Rts 28

Meaning ▴ RTS 28 refers to Regulatory Technical Standard 28 under MiFID II, which mandates investment firms and market operators to publish annual reports on the quality of execution of transactions on trading venues and for financial instruments. </a>

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### [How Does MiFID II Redefine the Standard for Proving Best Execution?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-mifid-ii-redefine-the-standard-for-proving-best-execution/)
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MiFID II codifies best execution as a demonstrable, data-driven system requiring firms to prove client outcomes with verifiable evidence.

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### [How Do Regulatory Mandates like MiFID II Influence Best Execution Analysis?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-do-regulatory-mandates-like-mifid-ii-influence-best-execution-analysis/)
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MiFID II codifies best execution as a quantitative, data-driven discipline, mandating a provable, multi-factor analysis of execution quality.

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### [What Are the Regulatory Considerations When Determining the Minimum Number of RFQ Participants?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-regulatory-considerations-when-determining-the-minimum-number-of-rfq-participants/)
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Regulatory frameworks mandate a defensible best execution process, where RFQ participant count is a dynamic factor, not a fixed number.

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### [How Does MiFID II Define the “All Sufficient Steps” Requirement for Best Execution?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-mifid-ii-define-the-all-sufficient-steps-requirement-for-best-execution/)
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MiFID II's "all sufficient steps" requirement mandates a provable, data-driven process to ensure best client outcomes.

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### [How Does MiFID II Specifically Define Best Execution for RFQ-Based Markets?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-mifid-ii-specifically-define-best-execution-for-rfq-based-markets/)
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MiFID II defines best execution for RFQ markets as a holistic, evidence-based duty to secure the optimal client outcome across multiple factors.

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### [How Does MiFID II Specifically Define the Duty of Best Execution for Institutions?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-mifid-ii-specifically-define-the-duty-of-best-execution-for-institutions/)
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MiFID II defines best execution as an obligation for firms to take all sufficient steps to consistently obtain the best possible client result.

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### [How Does the Best Execution Obligation Change When Dealing with Different Client Categories under Mifid Ii?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-best-execution-obligation-change-when-dealing-with-different-client-categories-under-mifid-ii/)
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MiFID II calibrates best execution obligations to client sophistication, demanding a tiered operational system.

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### [How Does an RFQ System Impact Best Execution Obligations under MiFID II?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-an-rfq-system-impact-best-execution-obligations-under-mifid-ii/)
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An RFQ system provides a structured, competitive, and auditable framework for meeting MiFID II best execution obligations in illiquid markets.

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### [How Has the Rise of Hybrid Trading Venues Affected the Measurement of Best Execution under MiFID II?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-has-the-rise-of-hybrid-trading-venues-affected-the-measurement-of-best-execution-under-mifid-ii/)
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Hybrid venues require a shift from monolithic TCA to a granular, protocol-specific analysis to truly substantiate MiFID II best execution.

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