Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA): Primary legislation governing financial services regulation in the UK, including authorization requirements, regulated activities, and financial promotion rules
Financial Services Act 2012: Legislation that amended FSMA and established the current regulatory framework including the FCA and PRA
Financial Promotion Order 2005: Detailed rules governing the communication and marketing of financial products and services in the UK
FCA Handbook - COBS: Conduct of Business Sourcebook containing detailed rules for firms' business practices and client interactions
FCA Handbook - PRIN: Principles for Businesses setting out fundamental obligations for regulated firms
FCA Handbook - SYSC: Senior Management Arrangements, Systems and Controls requirements for organizational and compliance frameworks
PRIIPs Regulation: Rules governing packaged retail and insurance-based investment products, including disclosure requirements
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company law, including provisions on share issuance and transfers
UK Prospectus Regulation: Rules governing the preparation, approval, and distribution of prospectuses for securities offerings
Market Abuse Regulation (MAR): Framework for preventing market abuse and maintaining market integrity
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Requirements for preventing and detecting money laundering and terrorist financing
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Legislation dealing with money laundering offenses and reporting requirements
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation governing false or misleading statements made during contract formation
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls on unfair terms in contracts, particularly regarding limitation of liability
