Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation that regulates financial services and markets in the UK, establishes the regulatory framework, and defines authorized activities

Consumer Credit Act 1974: Regulates consumer credit agreements, establishes consumer protection measures, and defines licensing requirements for consumer financing

Financial Services Act 2012: Updates the regulatory framework, establishes the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and defines prudential regulation

Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental contract law legislation dealing with property rights and interests

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and sets limits on the extent to which liability for breach of contract can be excluded

Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Establishes Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements and due diligence obligations for financial transactions

FCA Handbook: Contains detailed rules and guidance including the Consumer Credit sourcebook (CONC) and Principles for Businesses (PRIN)

UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Regulates the processing and handling of personal data in financial transactions and contracts

Bills of Sale Acts 1878 and 1882: Relevant for secured financing, governing the registration and enforcement of security over personal property