Temporary Product Intervention Measures for Retail CFD and Binary Option Products
ESMA has agreed measures in respect of Contracts for Differences (CFDs) and Binary Options to European Union Retail Investors.
This includes:
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- Restrictions on marketing, distribution or sale of CFDs to Retail Investors, including a margin close out rule on a per account basis, negative balance protection on a per account basis, imposing leverage limits on opening positions; and standardised Firm specific risk warnings
- Prohibition on marketing, distribution or sale of Binary Options to Retail Investors
In line with MiFIR, ESMA can only introduce temporary intervention measures on a three-monthly basis. Before the end of this period, ESMA will consider whether there is a need to extend the intervention measures for a further three months.
The FCA has also issued a statement supporting these measures. The FCA expects to consult on whether to apply these measures on a permanent basis to firms offering CFDs and binary options to retail clients.
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Temporary Product Intervention Measures for Retail CFD and Binary Option Products
