Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA): Primary UK legislation governing financial services regulation, including the establishment, marketing and operation of investment funds
Companies Act 2006: Core company law legislation affecting corporate structure, governance, and documentation requirements
UK AIFMD Implementation: Implementation of Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive in UK law, governing hedge fund managers' operations, reporting and compliance requirements
Financial Promotion Order 2005: Regulations governing how financial products, including hedge funds, can be marketed and promoted in the UK
FCA Handbook - COLL: Collective Investment Schemes sourcebook providing detailed regulations for investment funds
FCA Handbook - FUND: Investment Funds sourcebook specifically focused on alternative investment funds
FCA Handbook - PRIN: Principles for Businesses setting out fundamental obligations for regulated firms
FCA Handbook - SYSC: Senior Management Arrangements, Systems and Controls requirements for regulated firms
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Anti-money laundering requirements affecting fund operations and investor due diligence
UK Market Abuse Regulation: Regulations preventing market abuse and insider trading, retained in UK law post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's primary data protection legislation, including UK GDPR implementation, affecting investor data handling
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Legislation concerning dealing with proceeds of crime, relevant for investor acceptance and fund operations
US Securities Laws: Consideration of US securities laws if marketing to US investors, including Securities Act of 1933 and Investment Company Act of 1940
