European Commission in the public consultation launched on 17 February 2020 on the review of the MiFID II and MiFIR framework argues the multilateral single-dealer systems trading in financial instruments offer very similar functionality to a multilateral system, hence MiFID II/MiFIR should encompass these systems to ensure fair treatment for market players.
Combined with the cancellation of the REMIT carve-out (recent ESMA’s intention), it can diametrically change the regulatory landscape for a physically-delivered energy contracts.