Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary UK legislation governing the regulation of financial services and markets. Sets out the regulatory framework and FCA's powers.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Consolidates consumer protection legislation, covering unfair terms in consumer contracts and consumer rights.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the processing and protection of personal data in the UK post-Brexit.
Payment Services Regulations 2017: Regulations implementing PSD2 in UK law, governing payment services and payment service providers.
Electronic Money Regulations 2011: Regulations governing the issuance and management of electronic money in the UK.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Anti-money laundering requirements including customer due diligence and reporting obligations.
FCA Handbook: Comprehensive regulatory guidelines and rules issued by the Financial Conduct Authority.
PRA Rulebook: Regulatory requirements set by the Prudential Regulation Authority for banks and financial institutions.
Banking Act 2009: Legislation governing bank regulation, bank insolvency, and settlement systems.
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Legislation regulating consumer credit agreements and consumer protection in credit transactions.
Contract Law Principles: Common law principles governing contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.
Agency Law: Legal principles governing relationships where one person acts on behalf of another.
Trust Law Principles: Equity and trust law principles relevant to handling client money and assets.
FATCA Compliance: US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act requirements for financial institutions dealing with US persons.
Common Reporting Standard: Global standard for automatic exchange of financial account information between tax authorities.
Sanctions Regulations: International and domestic sanctions requirements affecting financial transactions and business relationships.
