Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation regulating financial services and markets in the UK. Contains key provisions about regulated activities and financial promotions requirements.
Companies Act 2006: Core company law legislation governing corporate borrowing powers, creation and registration of charges, and directors' duties in relation to corporate finance.
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation relevant for security arrangements and property-related aspects of lending.
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Legislation governing consumer lending and protection, including disclosure requirements. Relevant if bonds are offered to retail investors.
FCA/PRA Regulatory Framework: Regulatory framework including Prospectus Rules, Listing Rules, and Disclosure and Transparency Rules for financial instruments.
UK Listing Authority Requirements: Specific requirements for listed securities, including ongoing obligations and compliance requirements.
Market Abuse Regulation (MAR): Regulations preventing market abuse and insider trading in financial instruments.
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of English contract law including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.
Insolvency Act 1986: Legislation governing corporate insolvency and restructuring, relevant for creditor rights and security enforcement.
Financial Collateral Arrangements Regulations 2003: Regulations governing financial collateral arrangements and security interests in financial instruments.
Post-Brexit European Retained Law: Relevant EU laws and regulations that have been retained in UK law following Brexit.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Anti-money laundering requirements applicable to financial transactions and securities trading.
