The purpose of this Directive is to cover undertakings the regular occupation or business of which is to provide investment services and/or perform investment activities on a professional basis. Its scope should not therefore cover any person with a different professional activity.
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New version applies from 20/03/2008 — introduced by Directive 2008/10/EC.
91 provisions change.
Later versions: 04/01/2011, 03/01/2018.
Recital 7 changes in this version: compare with the current text.