Purchasing regulatory software? The 7 things that should be on your checklist

MiFID II, and its accompanying regulation MiFIR, going into effect in January 2018, improved transparency for investors, but at the same time, greatly increased the burden for firms on the reporting front. In addition, the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – coming into force on 25 May, 2018, across the EU – will further complicate things with its stringent new privacy regulations to protect personal data.