Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA): Primary legislation that regulates financial services and markets in the UK and sets out requirements for authorized persons and regulated activities
Companies Act 2006: Key legislation relevant for corporate entities' capacity to enter into agreements and requirements regarding company charges and security interests
Financial Collateral Arrangements (No.2) Regulations 2003: Implements EU Directive 2002/47/EC on financial collateral arrangements and governs creation and enforcement of security over financial instruments
FCA Handbook - CASS Rules: Regulatory framework containing Client Assets Sourcebook rules and requirements for handling and protecting client assets
UK EMIR (European Market Infrastructure Regulation): Post-Brexit implementation of EMIR, containing requirements for derivatives and clearing arrangements
Insolvency Act 1986: Legislation governing the impact of insolvency on security arrangements and priority of creditors
Banking Act 2009: Legislation establishing special resolution regime for financial institutions
Financial Markets and Insolvency (Settlement Finality) Regulations 1999: Regulations providing protection of settlement systems and collateral arrangements
Common Law Principles: Established legal principles regarding creation of security interests, perfection requirements, priority rules, and enforcement rights
