ESMA · ESMA_QA_2604 Question Rejected
Clarification as regards to Perpetual features
- Regulation
- Directive 2014/65/EU - Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II)
- Topic
- Product governance
- Submitted
- 2025-07-08
Question
We are writing to request clarification regarding the regulatory treatment of perpetual futures. Specifically, we would like to confirm whether, in cases where a Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) offers listed futures contracts through a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) operating in Europe, the perpetual futures offered by the CIF would fall within the scope of Category 10 – Other Derivatives, as defined in the First Appendix, Part III of Law 87(I)/2017, as amended from time to time. In addition, we would appreciate your confirmation on whether any leverage restrictions apply to perpetual futures, either under CySEC’s national rules or under EU-level requirements, particularly in the context of investor protection measures.
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