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Firms may not simply accept unrequested free research: it falls under the inducement rules, so independent advisers and portfolio managers must pay for it under Article 13 of the Delegated Directive, others must assess it under Article 24(9), and unwanted research should be blocked or stopped.

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ReferenceESMA_QA_1791
IssuerESMA
Published16 Dec 2016
Answered16 Dec 2016
Submitted16 Dec 2016
ESMA topicsInducements (research)
Earlier Q&A documentESMA 35-43-349 MiFID II Q&As on Investment protection Ch. 7, question 3