Article 1 Definitions

For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions apply:

1. (1)

   "relevant operator" means:

   1. (a)

      an investment firm operating a multilateral trading facility (MTF);

   2. (b)

      an investment firm operating an organised trading facility (OTF);

   3. (c)

      a market operator operating an MTF;

   4. (d)

      a market operator operating an OTF;

2. (2)

   "asset classes" means the categories of financial instruments as set out in Section C of Annex I to Directive 2014/65/EU.

3. (3)

   "IP completion day"' has the meaning given in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2020.