Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation governing financial services in the UK, particularly relevant for financial promotions, regulated activities, requirements for authorized persons, and restrictions on financial promotions
Companies Act 2006: Key legislation covering disclosure requirements, director duties and responsibilities, and share capital regulations for companies in England and Wales
FCA Rules: Regulatory framework including COBS (Conduct of Business Sourcebook), PRIN (Principles for Businesses), and financial promotion rules that govern financial conduct
Prospectus Regulation Rules: Rules governing securities offerings, including important exemptions applicable to private placement memoranda
Market Abuse Regulation (MAR): Regulations concerning inside information and market manipulation provisions to ensure market integrity
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling and protection of investor personal data and information
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations specifying KYC requirements and due diligence procedures for financial transactions and investor onboarding
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair trading practices, relevant when dealing with certain types of investors
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation governing misrepresentations in contracts and offering documents, crucial for ensuring accuracy of statements in the PPM
