UCP 600: Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits - Internationally recognized rules governing letters of credit that provide standardized practices for handling documentary credits
Bills of Exchange Act 1882: Primary UK legislation governing negotiable instruments, including aspects of documentary credits and banking instruments
English Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract law including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary UK legislation governing financial services regulation and supervision of financial institutions
FSMA Regulated Activities Order 2001: Statutory instrument specifying which activities require authorization from financial regulators
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority rules and guidelines governing financial institutions and their activities
International Standard Banking Practice: Guidelines that supplement UCP 600 by providing detailed practices for documentary credit operations
ICC Rules: International Chamber of Commerce rules governing international trade and banking practices
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: UK regulations implementing anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing requirements
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: UK legislation dealing with money laundering and other proceeds of crime
Bank of England Regulations: Central bank requirements and guidelines affecting banking operations in the UK
PRA Requirements: Prudential Regulation Authority rules focusing on financial institutions' safety and soundness
