Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation governing financial services in the UK, covering financial promotions, regulated activities, requirements for authorized persons, and disclosure requirements
Companies Act 2006: Key legislation covering corporate structure, governance requirements, share capital provisions, and directors' duties
FCA Handbook: Regulatory framework including COBS (Conduct of Business Sourcebook), PRIN (Principles for Businesses), and SYSC (Senior Management Arrangements, Systems and Controls)
UK AIFMD: Post-Brexit version of Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive, covering requirements for fund managers and disclosure obligations
UK Market Abuse Regulation: Regulations covering insider dealing provisions and market manipulation rules
Prospectus Regulation Rules: Rules governing the content, format, approval and publication of prospectuses, even if exemptions apply
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations covering KYC requirements and due diligence obligations for financial institutions
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the processing and protection of personal data in the UK
UK Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation establishing corporate liability and compliance requirements
Limited Partnership Act 1907: Historic legislation still relevant for private equity structures using limited partnerships
Financial Promotion Order 2005: Regulations governing the marketing of financial products to different categories of investors
Consumer Protection Legislation: Various laws protecting consumer interests, particularly relevant if retail investors are involved
