Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA): Primary legislation governing financial services in the UK, particularly Section 85 regarding prospectus requirements and Section 21 regarding restrictions on financial promotions
Companies Act 2006: Key legislation covering company law, including sections on public offerings, share capital, and directors' duties and responsibilities
UK Prospectus Regulation Rules: Part of the FCA Handbook providing detailed requirements for prospectus content and approval process
UK Listing Rules: Regulations governing the admission of securities to the Official List and ongoing obligations for listed companies
UK Market Abuse Regulation (MAR): Framework to prevent market abuse and maintain market integrity, including rules on inside information
FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules: Requirements for disclosure of information and ongoing transparency obligations for companies
Financial Promotion Order 2005: Detailed regulations governing the communication of financial promotions and applicable exemptions
UK Corporate Governance Code: Best practice recommendations for corporate governance and company management
ESMA Guidelines (retained EU law): European Securities and Markets Authority guidelines that remain applicable in the UK post-Brexit
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Requirements for prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing in financial transactions
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling and protection of personal data, including investor information
Consumer Protection Legislation: Laws protecting retail investors' interests in financial transactions and investments
Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004: Rules governing the remote marketing of financial services to consumers
