This document discusses the regulatory framework for MiFID II, including the different levels of directives, regulations, technical standards, and enforcement. It provides a timeline for MiFID II implementation between 2014 and 2017. It also outlines some of the key implications of MiFID II, such as changes to scope, authorization requirements, corporate governance, transparency, and transaction reporting. The document advises firms to start planning and implementing changes now in preparation for MiFID II, rather than waiting for final rules.