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MiFID II (AI Agents)

Reviewed 19 July 2026 Canonical definition Part of: AI Agent Fundamentals →

MiFID II is the EU regulatory framework for financial markets that imposes requirements on automated decision-making in investment services. AI agents that support or make investment decisions must be able to demonstrate explainability, maintain complete audit trails, and operate within strict governance controls to satisfy MiFID II obligations.

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What is MiFID II (AI Agents)?

MiFID II is the EU regulatory framework for financial markets that imposes requirements on automated decision-making in investment services.

Why does MiFID II (AI Agents) matter for AI agents?

AI agents that support or make investment decisions must be able to demonstrate explainability, maintain complete audit trails, and operate within strict governance controls to satisfy MiFID II obligations.

Which terms are related to MiFID II (AI Agents)?

Closely related concepts include Event Sourcing (Agent), Explainability, Model Risk Management, Task Agent. Each is defined in the Prefactor glossary.

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