What does EEA membership mean for investors?

As a member of the European Economic Area (EEA), Liechtenstein has unrestricted access to the European single market and is obliged by international treaty to adopt EU regulations.

As a member of the EEA, Liechtenstein also complies with the EU regulations MiFID (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive) and UCITS (Undertakings for the Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) with regard to investor protection, which increase transparency of financial products.

With the revision of the EU Financial Markets Directive (MiFID II), European legislators expanded the uniform legal framework for investment services in key areas. The MiFID II regulation includes, among other things, a comprehensive package of measures to improve investor protection.