The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has agreed to renew the restriction on the marketing, distribution or sale of contracts for differences (CFDs) to retail clients.
The rule, which has been in effect since 1 August 2018, was due to expire on 1 February 2019 but has now been renewed for a further three-month period.
ESMA says it has “carefully considered” the need to extend the intervention measure currently in effect, adding, “ESMA considers that a significant investor protection concern related to the offer of CFDs to retail clients continues to exist.”
ESMA Renews CFD Restrictions
