MiFID undoubtedly presents a complex challenge.  People, processes and technology are all affected across a broad front.

Business strategists need time to digest the implications of new opportunities.  Operations managers need time to analyse the implications for process and technology management, design new systems, engage with suppliers and implement new infrastructure.  Regulators need time to gauge where the balance point lies between a principles-based approach which fosters market efficiency and a level of detail that ensures proper protection for clients.  Ultimately, there will be the challenge for market makers of communicating the benefits of the new order to clients.

There is a common theme to these perspectives.  In our 'The Problem With Data' Whitepaper Gerard Irwin, a Principal Consultant with Sopra Group, shows how the acquisition, management and exploitation of data lie at the root of the problem.  After a concise and insightful analysis of the requirements and challenges, Gerard shows how data management can be used to not only meet the basic compliance need but also use the new business landscape to aim for competitive advantage.

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