Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation governing financial services and markets in the UK, covering regulated activities, financial promotions, and requirements for listing and trading securities
Companies Act 2006: Core company law legislation covering provisions relating to debentures, security issuance, corporate authority and capacity, and directors' duties and responsibilities
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation, particularly relevant for secured bonds where property is used as security
FCA Handbook: Regulatory framework containing Listing Rules, Prospectus Regulation Rules, and Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules
UK Prospectus Regulation: Regulatory framework governing requirements for public offers, disclosure requirements, and relevant exemptions for securities
Market Abuse Regulation (MAR): Legislation dealing with inside information and market manipulation provisions in securities markets
UK Corporate Governance Code: Set of principles of good corporate governance aimed at companies with a premium listing of equity shares
London Stock Exchange Rules: Trading rules and requirements for securities listed on the London Stock Exchange
ICMA Guidelines: International Capital Market Association guidelines providing market standards and practices for bond issuance
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations implementing anti-money laundering controls and requirements for financial transactions
UK EMIR: European Market Infrastructure Regulation as retained in UK law, governing derivatives trading and clearing
