This Second Edition provides comprehensive and concise analyses and explanations of the European legislation that is key to financial services.In recent years, financial markets have expanded to offer a wide range of services and instruments in both a domestic and crossborder context. Financial crises have highlighted the serious consequences of vulnerabilities in the financial services sector. Accordingly, the EU has issued legislation to regulate matters such as securities services, market transparency, investments and payment services. The variety and depth of the EU legislation has resulted in a complex legal landscape that has grown for more than 20 years.This Commentary clearly analyses the following:MiCA Regulation 2023/1114Prospectus Regulation 2017/1129MiFI Directive II 2014/65 EUPRIIPs Regulation 1286/2014MiFI Regulation 600/2014Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014Market Abuse Directive 2014/57SEPA Regulation 260/2012Short Selling Regulation 236/2012AIFM Directive 2011/61Rating Agencies Regulation 1060/2009UCTIS Directive 2009/65Transparency Directive 2004/109