To ensure a more sustainable regime and limit potential for consumer detriment, we proposed
amending our rules. The key proposal was to restrict the type of investor to whom firms can
send direct offer promotions for unlisted equity or debt securities. We also proposed, where
no advice was provided, that all firms (MiFID and non-MiFID) must check that clients have the
knowledge and experience needed to understand the risks involved before being invited to
respond to an offer.