Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation governing financial services and markets regulation in the UK, establishing regulatory framework and FCA powers
Financial Services Act 2012: Updates and amendments to the financial services regulatory framework, including provisions for financial market supervision
Companies Act 2006: Core company law legislation covering share capital, allotment, pre-emption rights, directors' duties, and corporate governance requirements
FSMA Regulated Activities Order 2001: Defines which activities require FCA authorization and regulation in relation to financial instruments
Prospectus Regulation Rules: Rules governing the requirements for publishing prospectuses when securities are offered to the public
UK Market Abuse Regulation: Retained EU law governing market abuse, insider dealing, and market manipulation
FCA Listing Rules: Regulations governing companies listed on UK regulated markets, including disclosure requirements and ongoing obligations
FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules: Requirements for disclosure of information by listed companies and transparency in financial markets
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of contracts
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Anti-money laundering requirements and due diligence obligations for financial transactions
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Legislation dealing with money laundering and proceeds of crime, including reporting obligations
UK GDPR: Data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data in the UK post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Corporation Tax Act 2010: Primary legislation governing corporate taxation relevant to equity arrangements
Income Tax Act 2007: Legislation governing income tax implications of equity investments and returns
Stamp Duty Legislation: Rules governing stamp duty on share transfers and equity instruments
