# What Are the Key Differences between MiFID I and MiFID II Best Execution Requirements? ▴ Question

**Published:** 2025-08-05
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## Concept

The transition from the Markets in [Financial Instruments](https://prime.greeks.live/area/financial-instruments/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) Directive (MiFID I) to its successor, MiFID II, represents a fundamental recalibration of the principles governing European financial markets. This evolution was a direct response to the increasing complexity, fragmentation, and technological velocity of modern trading environments. MiFID I established the initial framework for [best execution](https://prime.greeks.live/area/best-execution/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), introducing the obligation for firms to take “all reasonable steps” to achieve the best possible result for their clients. This principle, while groundbreaking, was architected for a simpler, less algorithmically driven market.

It provided a foundational layer of [investor protection](https://prime.greeks.live/area/investor-protection/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). The subsequent market dynamics, particularly the rise of high-frequency trading and the proliferation of alternative [execution venues](https://prime.greeks.live/area/execution-venues/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), exposed the limitations of this initial design.

[MiFID II](https://prime.greeks.live/area/mifid-ii/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) constructed a more rigorous and data-centric superstructure upon this foundation. It replaced the “all reasonable steps” mandate with the more demanding requirement to take “[all sufficient steps](https://prime.greeks.live/area/all-sufficient-steps/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite).” This linguistic shift signals a profound change in regulatory expectation, moving from a process-oriented assessment to a results-driven, evidence-based system. The directive recognized that in a fragmented liquidity landscape, merely having a policy was insufficient.

Firms are now required to demonstrate, with granular data, that [their execution](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-can-institutional-traders-quantify-the-true-cost-of-information-leakage-in-their-execution-strategies/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) strategies are consistently delivering optimal outcomes. This created a new operational paradigm where data analysis, systematic monitoring, and demonstrable accountability are the core pillars of the execution process.

> The shift from MiFID I to MiFID II transformed best execution from a principle of diligence to a mandate for demonstrable, data-driven proof of optimal outcomes.

This systemic overhaul was designed to enhance investor protection and restore confidence by making the execution process more transparent. [Under MiFID](https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-operational-consequences-of-misreporting-under-mifid-ii-versus-a-reporting-failure-under-emir/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) I, the scope of best execution was primarily focused on equities traded on regulated markets. MiFID II dramatically expanded this scope to encompass a much broader range of financial instruments, including bonds, derivatives, and other non-equity products.

This expansion acknowledges the reality that significant risk and value are transferred in these markets, necessitating the same level of diligence and transparency. The directive compels firms to look beyond just the headline price and consider a wider array of execution factors, including costs, speed, and likelihood of execution and settlement, with the weighting of these factors dependent on the client’s specific objectives and the nature of the order.

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## Strategy

Adapting to the MiFID II best [execution framework](https://prime.greeks.live/area/execution-framework/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) requires a significant strategic realignment for investment firms. The core of this strategic shift is moving from a subjective, policy-based approach to an objective, data-driven system of continuous improvement. Under MiFID I, a firm could largely satisfy its obligation by establishing and following a reasonable [execution policy](https://prime.greeks.live/area/execution-policy/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). The strategic focus was on procedural compliance.

MiFID II makes this approach obsolete. The new strategic imperative is the construction of a dynamic feedback loop where execution data is systematically captured, analyzed, and used to refine execution policies and [venue selection](https://prime.greeks.live/area/venue-selection/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) in a demonstrable way.

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## From Policy to Proof

The most significant strategic challenge is the operationalization of the “all [sufficient steps](https://prime.greeks.live/area/sufficient-steps/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite)” requirement. This necessitates a front-to-back integration of the best execution process. Front-office trading desks can no longer operate in isolation. Their [order routing](https://prime.greeks.live/area/order-routing/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) decisions must be informed by, and feed into, a centralized monitoring system.

This system must be capable of both pre-trade analysis (evaluating potential outcomes across different venues) and post-trade analysis (measuring the quality of execution achieved against benchmarks). The strategy here is one of accountability; firms must build an architecture that proves their execution choices were optimal for the client under the prevailing market conditions.

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## How Does Venue Selection Evolve under MiFID II?

MiFID II fundamentally alters the strategy for execution venue selection. While MiFID I required firms to list the venues they used, MiFID II demands a quantitative justification for why those venues are chosen. Firms must systematically evaluate the [execution quality](https://prime.greeks.live/area/execution-quality/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) offered by various venues, including regulated markets, Multilateral Trading Facilities (MTFs), Organised Trading Facilities (OTFs), and systematic internalisers. This has led to a more sophisticated and competitive environment for execution venues, as they are now required to publish standardized data on execution quality ([under Regulatory Technical Standard](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-have-regulatory-frameworks-like-mifid-ii-influenced-the-adoption-and-technical-structure-of-rfq-platforms-in-europe/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) 27), providing firms with the raw material for their analysis.

> Under MiFID II, the selection of an execution venue becomes a quantifiable strategic decision, driven by public data rather than historical relationships.

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## Enhanced Governance and Disclosure

A core component of the MiFID II strategy is the elevation of best execution to a key governance priority. The directive requires greater oversight from senior management, who are ultimately responsible for the firm’s execution arrangements. This involves establishing a formal committee or function responsible for reviewing the effectiveness of the execution policy and monitoring framework at least annually. Furthermore, the disclosure requirements are vastly more comprehensive.

Firms must now provide clients with detailed information about their execution policies, customized by asset class. They must also publish an annual report (under Regulatory Technical Standard 28) summarizing the top five execution venues used for each class of financial instrument and providing a qualitative assessment of the execution quality obtained. This public disclosure acts as a powerful incentive for firms to compete on the basis of execution quality.

The table below outlines the strategic shift in key operational areas between the two directives.

| Strategic Area | MiFID I Approach | MiFID II Approach |
| --- | --- | --- |

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## Execution

The execution of a MiFID II-compliant best execution framework is a complex, data-intensive process that requires robust technological infrastructure and clearly defined operational procedures. The directive moves beyond high-level principles and imposes specific, technical requirements on firms, particularly through the detailed reporting standards known as [RTS 27](https://prime.greeks.live/area/rts-27/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) and [RTS 28](https://prime.greeks.live/area/rts-28/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). These standards are the bedrock of the new regime, providing the data necessary for firms to monitor their own performance and for clients to assess the quality of service they receive.

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## Implementing the Data Reporting Framework

The operational heart of MiFID II best execution is the data. Execution venues (like stock exchanges and MTFs) are required to publish quarterly reports on execution quality under RTS 27. Investment firms must then ingest this data, combine it with their own internal execution data, and use it to produce their annual RTS 28 reports. This creates a significant operational challenge, requiring systems capable of handling, storing, and analyzing vast quantities of structured data.

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## What Does an RTS 27 Report Entail?

An RTS 27 report is a highly granular, standardized report published by an [execution venue](https://prime.greeks.live/area/execution-venue/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). It provides detailed statistics on execution quality for each financial instrument traded on that venue. The objective is to create a common benchmark for comparing performance across different trading venues. A firm’s execution protocol must include procedures for systematically downloading, processing, and analyzing these reports from all relevant venues to inform their order routing and execution strategies.

The following table provides a simplified example of the type of data found within an RTS 27 report for a specific stock.

### RTS 27 Data Example ▴ Vodafone Group PLC (VOD.L) – Q1

| Metric | Value | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |

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## Constructing the RTS 28 Report

The RTS 28 report is the firm’s annual public disclosure. It is the culmination of the internal monitoring process. For each class of financial instrument, the firm must identify the top five execution venues it used (by trading volume) and provide a summary of the analysis and conclusions drawn from its detailed monitoring of the execution quality obtained.

This report is client-facing and must be written in a way that is easily understood. The execution of this report requires a synthesis of quantitative data (from internal systems and RTS 27 reports) and qualitative judgment (explaining the firm’s execution strategy and how it serves the client’s best interests).

> The RTS 28 report serves as the primary mechanism for a firm to publicly demonstrate its adherence to the “all sufficient steps” principle.

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## Operational Steps for a Compliant Framework

Building and maintaining a MiFID II compliant execution framework involves a continuous, multi-stage process. The following steps outline the core operational protocol:

- **Policy Design and Review** ▴ 

<li>Develop a detailed Best Execution Policy that is customized for each asset class the firm trades.

- Clearly define the relative importance of execution factors (price, cost, speed, etc.) for different client types and order types.

- The policy must be reviewed at least annually and approved by senior management.

</li>
- **Venue Analysis and Selection** ▴ 

<li>Establish a systematic process for identifying and assessing all potential execution venues for the instruments the firm trades.

- Continuously analyze RTS 27 data from these venues to quantitatively compare their execution quality.

- Maintain a documented justification for the selection of venues included in the execution policy.

</li>
- **Order Handling and Routing** ▴ 

<li>Implement smart order routing (SOR) technology or manual procedures that are consistent with the execution policy.

- Ensure that front-office staff are trained on the policy and understand their obligations to achieve the best possible result for clients.

</li>
- **Monitoring and Surveillance** ▴ 

<li>Implement a [transaction cost analysis](https://prime.greeks.live/area/transaction-cost-analysis/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (TCA) system to monitor the quality of executions on an ongoing basis.

- Compare achieved execution quality against relevant benchmarks, including data from RTS 27 reports.

- Establish procedures to identify and investigate any deficiencies or negative trends in execution quality.

</li>
- **Reporting and Governance** ▴ 

<li>Automate the data aggregation process required to produce the annual RTS 28 report.

- Present findings from the monitoring process to the firm’s governing body, highlighting any necessary changes to the policy or execution arrangements.

- Ensure the RTS 28 report is published on the firm’s website and that clients are informed of its availability.

</li>

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## References

- European Securities and Markets Authority. “Questions and Answers on MiFID II and MiFIR investor protection and intermediaries topics.” ESMA35-43-349, 2023.

- Dechert LLP. “MiFID II ▴ Best execution.” Dechert OnPoint, 2017.

- Hogan Lovells. “Achieving best execution under MiFID II.” Hogan Lovells Publications, 2017.

- Financial Conduct Authority. “Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II Implementation ▴ Policy Statement II.” PS17/14, 2017.

- Deloitte. “MiFID II ▴ Best Execution – Are you ready?” Deloitte White Paper, 2016.

- Thomas, Michael, and James Roslington. “How MiFID II may affect the core obligation to obtain best execution.” International Financial Law Review, 2017.

- BNY Mellon. “MiFID II ▴ Best Execution – The Clock is Ticking.” BNY Mellon Perspectives, 2017.

- Norton Rose Fulbright. “MiFID II ▴ Best execution.” Norton Rose Fulbright Briefing, 2017.

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## Reflection

The architectural shift from MiFID I to MiFID II compels a deeper consideration of what “best execution” truly signifies within an investment firm’s operational framework. The mandate has evolved from a procedural checklist to a systemic philosophy. It prompts a critical self-assessment ▴ Is our execution framework merely a compliance apparatus, or is it a dynamic system engineered to generate a quantifiable competitive advantage? The data-driven requirements of MiFID II provide the tools for this analysis.

The challenge lies in integrating them into a coherent system where technology, governance, and trading strategy converge. The ultimate objective is to construct an operational architecture so robust and transparent that it transforms a regulatory obligation into a core pillar of client trust and capital efficiency.

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## Glossary

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## Financial Instruments

Meaning ▴ Financial instruments represent codified contractual agreements that establish specific claims, obligations, or rights concerning the transfer of economic value or risk between parties. </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/investor-protection/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Investor Protection

Meaning ▴ Investor Protection represents a foundational systemic framework designed to safeguard capital and ensure equitable market access and operation for institutional participants. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/execution-venues/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Execution Venues

Meaning ▴ Execution Venues are regulated marketplaces or bilateral platforms where financial instruments are traded and orders are matched, encompassing exchanges, multilateral trading facilities, organized trading facilities, and over-the-counter desks. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/all-sufficient-steps/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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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/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/question/how-can-institutional-traders-quantify-the-true-cost-of-information-leakage-in-their-execution-strategies/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Their Execution

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## Under Mifid

A MiFID II misreport corrupts market surveillance data; an EMIR failure hides systemic risk, creating distinct operational and reputational threats. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/execution-framework/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Execution Framework

Meaning ▴ An Execution Framework represents a comprehensive, programmatic system designed to facilitate the systematic processing and routing of trading orders across various market venues, optimizing for predefined objectives such as price, speed, or minimized market impact. </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/venue-selection/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Venue Selection

Meaning ▴ Venue Selection refers to the algorithmic process of dynamically determining the optimal trading venue for an order based on a comprehensive set of predefined criteria. </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/order-routing/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Order Routing

Meaning ▴ Order Routing is the automated process by which a trading order is directed from its origination point to a specific execution venue or liquidity source. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-have-regulatory-frameworks-like-mifid-ii-influenced-the-adoption-and-technical-structure-of-rfq-platforms-in-europe/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Under Regulatory Technical Standard

MiFID II has systemically driven RFQ platform adoption by mandating auditable best execution and market transparency. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/execution-quality/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
![A sophisticated digital asset derivatives execution platform showcases its core market microstructure. A speckled surface depicts real-time market data streams](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-rfq-execution-core-microstructure.jpg)

## Execution Quality

Meaning ▴ Execution Quality quantifies the efficacy of an order's fill, assessing how closely the achieved trade price aligns with the prevailing market price at submission, alongside consideration for speed, cost, and market impact. </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 precision mechanism with a central circular core and a linear element extending to a sharp tip, encased in translucent material. This symbolizes an institutional RFQ protocol's market microstructure, enabling high-fidelity execution and price discovery for digital asset derivatives](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/precision-engineered-institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-rfq-execution-engine-microstructure-facilitating-optimal-price-discovery-and-best-execution.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">
![An Execution Management System module, with intelligence layer, integrates with a liquidity pool hub and RFQ protocol component. This signifies atomic settlement and high-fidelity execution within an institutional grade Prime RFQ, ensuring capital efficiency for digital asset derivatives](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/prime-os-orchestrating-institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-rfq-protocols-for-optimal-execution.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><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/execution-venue/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
![A central, metallic, multi-bladed mechanism, symbolizing a core execution engine or RFQ hub, emits luminous teal data streams. These streams traverse through fragmented, transparent structures, representing dynamic market microstructure, high-fidelity price discovery, and liquidity aggregation](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/principal-grade-digital-asset-derivatives-rfq-protocol-engine-facilitating-high-fidelity-execution-and-optimal-price-discovery-across-fragmented-market-microstructure.jpg)

## 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/transaction-cost-analysis/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
![A sleek, metallic control mechanism with a luminous teal-accented sphere symbolizes high-fidelity execution within institutional digital asset derivatives trading. Its robust design represents Prime RFQ infrastructure enabling RFQ protocols for optimal price discovery, liquidity aggregation, and low-latency connectivity in algorithmic trading environments](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-rfq-execution-control-for-optimal-market-microstructure-precision.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>

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## Discover More

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### [How Does MiFID II Define Best Execution for Different Venue Types?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-mifid-ii-define-best-execution-for-different-venue-types/)
![A luminous conical element projects from a multi-faceted transparent teal crystal, signifying RFQ protocol precision and price discovery. This embodies institutional grade digital asset derivatives high-fidelity execution, leveraging Prime RFQ for liquidity aggregation and atomic settlement.](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/precision-engineered-rfq-protocol-orchestration-for-institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-high-fidelity-execution.jpg)

MiFID II defines best execution as a data-driven process of taking all sufficient steps to optimize outcomes across a multi-venue system.

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### [How Does MiFID II Differ from FINRA Rules on Best Execution?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-mifid-ii-differ-from-finra-rules-on-best-execution/)
![An abstract composition of interlocking, precisely engineered metallic plates represents a sophisticated institutional trading infrastructure. Visible perforations within a central block symbolize optimized data conduits for high-fidelity execution and capital efficiency. This visual metaphor highlights seamless interoperability, robust Prime RFQ architecture, and intelligent routing for digital asset derivatives.](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-rfq-protocols-multi-leg-execution-layer.jpg)

MiFID II mandates a quantitative, data-driven proof of best execution, while FINRA requires a documented, principles-based process.

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### [How Does MiFID II Define the Scope of Best Execution for Different Asset Classes?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-mifid-ii-define-the-scope-of-best-execution-for-different-asset-classes/)
![A sleek, futuristic institutional grade platform with a translucent teal dome signifies a secure environment for private quotation and high-fidelity execution. A dark, reflective sphere represents an intelligence layer for algorithmic trading and price discovery within market microstructure, ensuring capital efficiency for digital asset derivatives.](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/precision-rfq-execution-for-institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-1.jpg)

MiFID II mandates a systematic process to secure the best possible client result across all asset classes.

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### [What Are the Regulatory Requirements for Transaction Cost Analysis under MiFID II?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-regulatory-requirements-for-transaction-cost-analysis-under-mifid-ii/)
![A sophisticated dark-hued institutional-grade digital asset derivatives platform interface, featuring a glowing aperture symbolizing active RFQ price discovery and high-fidelity execution. The integrated intelligence layer facilitates atomic settlement and multi-leg spread processing, optimizing market microstructure for prime brokerage operations and capital efficiency. This represents a robust crypto derivatives OS.](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/institutional-crypto-derivatives-rfq-engine-intelligence-layer.jpg)

MiFID II TCA requires firms to architect a data-driven system proving best execution through continuous analysis and transparent reporting.

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### [What Are the Primary Regulatory Frameworks That Mandate the Functions of a Best Execution Committee?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-primary-regulatory-frameworks-that-mandate-the-functions-of-a-best-execution-committee/)
![A futuristic metallic optical system, featuring a sharp, blade-like component, symbolizes an institutional-grade platform. It enables high-fidelity execution of digital asset derivatives, optimizing market microstructure via precise RFQ protocols, ensuring efficient price discovery and robust portfolio margin.](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-prime-os-for-high-fidelity-rfq-execution-and-optimal-price-discovery.jpg)

The primary regulatory frameworks, including FINRA Rule 5310 and MiFID II, mandate a systematic, evidence-based process for ensuring optimal client outcomes.

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### [What Are the Core Components of a Legally Defensible Best Execution Policy under MiFID II?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-core-components-of-a-legally-defensible-best-execution-policy-under-mifid-ii/)
![A precision mechanical assembly: black base, intricate metallic components, luminous mint-green ring with dark spherical core. This embodies an institutional Crypto Derivatives OS, its market microstructure enabling high-fidelity execution via RFQ protocols for intelligent liquidity aggregation and optimal price discovery.](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/institutional-crypto-derivatives-rfq-engine-high-fidelity-execution.jpg)

A defensible MiFID II policy is a data-driven system proving all sufficient steps were taken to secure the best client outcome.

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### [How Did MiFID II’s Best Execution Standard Change the Requirements for Documenting Trades?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-did-mifid-iis-best-execution-standard-change-the-requirements-for-documenting-trades/)
![Precision metallic mechanism with a central translucent sphere, embodying institutional RFQ protocols for digital asset derivatives. This core represents high-fidelity execution within a Prime RFQ, optimizing price discovery and liquidity aggregation for block trades, ensuring capital efficiency and atomic settlement.](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-rfq-prime-os-execution-hub.jpg)

MiFID II transformed best execution from a qualitative obligation into a quantitative, data-driven mandate for provable performance.

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### [How Does MiFID II’S Definition of Best Execution Differ from FINRA’s Standard?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-mifid-iis-definition-of-best-execution-differ-from-finras-standard/)
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MiFID II mandates proving "all sufficient steps" through data, while FINRA requires justifying "reasonable diligence" through process.

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### [How Does the Rise of Systematic Internalisers Affect Best Execution Obligations for RFQs?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-rise-of-systematic-internalisers-affect-best-execution-obligations-for-rfqs/)
![A symmetrical, reflective apparatus with a glowing Intelligence Layer core, embodying a Principal's Core Trading Engine for Digital Asset Derivatives. Four sleek blades represent multi-leg spread execution, dark liquidity aggregation, and high-fidelity execution via RFQ protocols, enabling atomic settlement.](https://options.greeks.live/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/institutional-digital-asset-derivatives-rfq-protocols-optimized-execution.jpg)

The rise of Systematic Internalisers transforms best execution for RFQs into a data-driven process of proving the best outcome was achieved across a fragmented liquidity network.

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