Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA): Primary legislation governing financial services in the UK, establishing regulatory framework and FCA authority
Financial Services Act 2012: Updates and amendments to the FSMA, including regulatory reform and financial stability measures
Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD): UK implementation of EU directive regulating alternative investment fund managers and their marketing activities
Financial Promotion Order 2005: Regulations governing the communication and marketing of financial products and investments
Regulated Activities Order 2001: Defines which activities require FCA authorization and regulation in the UK financial sector
Alternative Investment Fund Managers Regulations 2013: Specific regulations implementing AIFMD requirements for alternative investment funds in the UK
FCA Handbook - COLL: Collective Investment Schemes sourcebook providing detailed regulations for investment funds
FCA Handbook - FUND: Investment Funds sourcebook containing specific requirements for alternative investment funds
FCA Handbook - PROD: Product Intervention and Product Governance sourcebook outlining requirements for product design and distribution
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations concerning anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing requirements
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Legislation dealing with money laundering offenses and reporting requirements
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Post-Brexit implementation of GDPR governing data protection and privacy requirements
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's primary data protection legislation implementing and supplementing UK GDPR
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation and operation in the UK
Limited Partnerships Act 1907: Legislation governing limited partnerships, often used for fund structures
Income Tax Act: Legislation governing income taxation relevant for fund distributions and investor returns
Corporation Tax Acts: Legislation governing corporate taxation applicable to fund entities
Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992: Legislation governing capital gains tax implications for fund investments
FATCA Compliance Requirements: US tax reporting requirements affecting foreign financial institutions and investment entities
Common Reporting Standard (CRS): International standard for automatic exchange of financial account information
FCA Disclosure Requirements: Specific requirements for disclosure of material information in fund documentation
Financial Promotion Rules: FCA rules governing how financial products can be marketed and promoted
Conduct of Business Rules: FCA requirements governing how financial services firms must conduct their business
International Sanctions Regulations: Various regulations implementing international sanctions affecting investment activities
Cross-border Marketing Regulations: Rules governing the marketing of funds across different jurisdictions
