Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA): Primary legislation governing financial services regulation in the UK, establishing the regulatory framework and FCA's powers

Financial Services Act 2012: Amendment to FSMA that reformed the UK financial regulatory structure and created the current regulatory framework

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001: Defines which activities require FCA authorization and regulation in the context of investment advisory services

FCA Handbook - COBS: Conduct of Business Sourcebook containing detailed rules for how investment firms must interact with clients

FCA Handbook - SYSC: Senior Management Arrangements, Systems and Controls requirements for financial services firms

FCA Handbook - PRIN: Principles for Businesses setting out fundamental obligations for firms under the regulatory system

UK MiFID II Implementation: UK version of EU Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II, governing investment services and activities

UK Market Abuse Regulation: Regulations preventing market abuse and maintaining market integrity in financial services

Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation relevant to the assignment of rights and obligations

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract and their rights in assignment scenarios

UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data

Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR

Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Requirements for financial services firms regarding anti-money laundering controls and procedures

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Legislation covering money laundering offenses and reporting requirements

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protection for consumers in contracts for goods and services, including financial services

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, particularly regarding limitation of liability

Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations and corporate entities in the UK

Partnership Act 1890: Governs the rights and obligations of business partnerships if relevant to the contracting parties

Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004: Regulations governing financial services contracts made at a distance