Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation governing financial services in the UK, establishing regulatory framework and requirements for financial activities
Bribery Act 2010: Legislation addressing corruption and bribery, crucial for commission arrangements to ensure compliance with anti-bribery provisions
Competition Act 1998: Ensures commission arrangements don't violate competition law or create anti-competitive practices
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer interests and may apply if the commission arrangement affects end customers
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority's regulatory framework governing financial services and commission structures
FCA COBS: Conduct of Business Sourcebook providing detailed rules for business conduct in financial services
Insurance Distribution Directive: European-derived regulations for insurance distribution, relevant if the commission relates to insurance products
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of English contract law including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling unfair terms in contracts, particularly in business-to-business contexts
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract they're not directly party to
UK GDPR: Data protection legislation governing the processing of personal data in the UK post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Anti-money laundering requirements for financial transactions and business relationships
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Legislation dealing with money laundering and proceeds of criminal conduct
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Tax legislation relevant to commission payments and VAT treatment
Employment Rights Act 1996: May be relevant if commission arrangements impact employment relationships
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations protecting agency workers' rights, potentially relevant for commission structures involving agents
