Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation governing financial services regulation in the UK, particularly relevant for regulated custody services and requirements for authorization
Financial Services Act 2012: Updates to the regulatory framework and provisions affecting custody arrangements in the UK financial services sector
Companies Act 2006: Key legislation covering corporate governance requirements and record-keeping obligations for companies in England and Wales
FCA Client Assets Sourcebook (CASS): Regulatory rulebook containing detailed requirements for segregation of client assets, record keeping, reconciliation requirements, and due diligence obligations
FCA/PRA Handbooks: Regulatory handbooks containing conduct of business rules and systems and controls requirements for financial institutions
Trust Law: Common law principles governing trust structures, which are fundamental to custody arrangements
Property Law: Legal framework governing rights and interests in securities and transfer of title
Insolvency Act 1986: Legislation governing client asset protection in insolvency scenarios and priority rules
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations setting out due diligence requirements and reporting obligations for financial institutions
Retained EU Law: Post-Brexit retained EU regulations including MIFID II provisions and EMIR requirements applicable to custody services
