1. This Directive shall apply to investment firms, market operators, and third-country firms providing investment services or performing investment activities through the establishment of a branch in the Union.
2. This Directive establishes requirements in relation to the following:
(a) authorisation and operating conditions for investment firms;
(b) provision of investment services or activities by third-country firms through the establishment of a branch;
(c) authorisation and operation of regulated markets;
(d) [deleted]
(e) supervision, cooperation and enforcement by competent authorities.
3. The following provisions shall also apply to credit institutions authorised under Directive 2013/36/EU, when providing one or more investment services and/or performing investment activities:
(a) Article 2(2), Article 9(3) and Articles 14 and 16 to 20,
(b) Chapter II of Title II excluding second subparagraph of Article 29(2),
(c) Chapter III of Title II excluding Article 34(2) and (3) and Arti
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