Impact of MiFID III on smaller UK brokers post-Brexit?
Been thinking about the ongoing discussions around MiFID III and how it might land, especially with the FCA potentially aligning with some aspects or diverging. For those operating smaller UK-based brokerages, what are your primary concerns regarding compliance costs and operational adjustments, particularly as it pertains to client reporting and best execution requirements? The regulatory landscape is already fractured between the EU and UK, and further divergence could really stretch resources for firms with limited budgets.