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**Answer by ESMA, published in its Q&A tool · not legislation · published 18 Feb 2020 [Answer Published]**

*Answer Published · ESMA Q&A register, 18 February 2020 · Checked against the ESMA publication on 26 Oct 2026 · [Official source](https://www.esma.europa.eu/publications-data/questions-answers/1129)*

| | |
|---|---|
| **Full title** | ESMA Q&A 1129 — Q&A — MiFID practices for firms selling financial \[Answer Published\] |
| **Prepared by** | ESMA |
| **Published by** | ESMA, in the ESMA Q&A tool |
| **Reference** | ESMA_QA_1129 |
| **Document type** | Q&A |
| **Legal nature** | Not legislation |
| **Addressees** | Not stated in the document |
| **Dates** | Published 18 February 2020; question submitted 18 February 2020 |
| **Legal basis** | MiFID II |
| **Related instruments** | None recorded |
| **Text on this page** | Word for word — the full text of the ESMA publication |

**MiFID practices for firms selling financial instruments subject to the BRRD resolution regime**

### Question

Does Article 44a of BRRD 2 apply only if there is an active offering on the part of the firm?

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### Answer

\[ESMA35-43-439 Investor protection BRRD regime Q&A 2\]

No. Article 44a will apply independently of any marketing or active offering by the seller of the subordinated eligible liabilities, and whether the transaction has been initiated by the client or the firm (thus, including in case of reverse solicitation).

***

**Source:** [ESMA original document](https://www.esma.europa.eu/publications-data/questions-answers/1129)