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Achieving Best Execution

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Achieving Best Execution

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices necessary to achieve best execution in financial services, in line with CySEC’s regulatory framework. Designed for professionals involved in trading and order execution, the course covers the key factors and criteria that must be considered to ensure that client orders are executed on terms most favorable to the client. Participants will learn about the regulatory requirements, the role of execution venues, ongoing monitoring practices, and the latest regulatory updates, including those from ESMA and CySEC.

Objectives:

  • Understand the key factors and criteria for achieving best execution in financial services.
  • Learn how to assess and choose the most appropriate execution venues, while managing conflicts of interest.
  • Implement ongoing monitoring practices to ensure continuous adherence to best execution standards.
  • Stay updated with the latest regulatory changes from ESMA and CySEC, and their impact on best execution practices.
  • Develop a strong governance framework to support best execution and ensure transparency with clients.
  • Apply knowledge from case studies to enhance execution strategies and avoid common pitfalls.

Introduction

  • 1
    INTRO
    Preview 1:02
  • 2
    Course Summary and Key Notes
    Text lesson

Chapter 1: Introduction to Best Execution

  • 3
    Overview of Best Execution in Financial Services
    11:31
  • 4
    Importance of Best Execution for Client Protection
    14:16
  • 5
    Regulatory Background: MiFID II and CySEC Guidelines
    13:02

Chapter 2: Best Execution Factors

  • 6
    Understanding Best Execution Factors: Price, Cost, Speed, and Likelihood of Execution
    11:38
  • 7
    Obligation to Execute Orders on Terms Most Favorable to the Client
    12:44
  • 8
    Balancing Different Factors Based on Client Needs
    11:32

Chapter 3: Best Execution Criteria

  • 9
    Criteria for Determining Best Execution
    13:57
  • 10
    The Role of Client Instructions in Execution Decisions
    13:06
  • 11
    Assessing Market Conditions and Execution Quality
    13:39

Chapter 4: Execution Venues and Conflicts of Interest

  • 12
    Identifying and Evaluating Execution Venues
    14:17
  • 13
    Managing Conflicts of Interest Related to Execution Venues
    13:52
  • 14
    The Implications of Using Sole Execution Venues
    12:37

Chapter 5: Ongoing Monitoring and Review

  • 15
    Procedures for Ongoing Monitoring of Execution Quality
    12:59
  • 16
    Role of Compliance in Monitoring and Reporting
    12:57
  • 17
    Adjusting Execution Strategies Based on Monitoring Results
    12:51

Chapter 6: Regulatory Updates and Compliance

  • 18
    ESMA’s Q&As on Investor Protection and Best Execution
    13:11
  • 19
    Key Regulatory Updates: Circular C343 and CySEC's Guidelines
    13:17
  • 20
    ESMA’s Public Statements on Payment For Order Flow and Zero-Commission Brokers
    12:53

Chapter 7: Governance and Best Practices

  • 21
    Governance Requirements for Best Execution Policies
    12:26
  • 22
    Ensuring Transparency and Client Communication
    12:54
  • 23
    Developing a Robust Best Execution Framework
    12:28

Chapter 8: Case Studies and Practical Applications

  • 24
    Real-World Examples of Best Execution Practices
    Text lesson
  • 25
    Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
    6:45
  • 26
    Case Studies on Conflicts of Interest and Execution Venues
    Text lesson

QUIZ

  • 27
    Test (10 questions)
    10 questions
  • Price:€50
  • Duration:5 CPDs
  • Lessons:26
  • Certifications:Yes
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