Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation that establishes the regulatory framework and sets out requirements for authorized investment funds

Companies Act 2006: Core legislation governing corporate structure and governance, relevant for trust company formation and operation

Trustee Act 2000: Defines trustees' general powers and duties, including investment powers and responsibilities

Trust Registration Service Requirements: Requirements under Money Laundering Regulations for trust registration and compliance

FCA Handbook: Regulatory framework including COLL (Collective Investment Schemes sourcebook), FUND (Investment Funds sourcebook), and PRIN (Principles for Businesses)

Listing Rules: UK Listing Authority requirements and London Stock Exchange regulations for listed investment trusts

Income Tax Act 2007: Tax legislation governing income tax treatment of investment trusts

Corporation Tax Act 2010: Tax legislation governing corporate tax aspects of investment trusts

Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992: Legislation governing capital gains tax treatment in investment trusts

Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive: EU-derived regulation governing alternative investment fund managers and their operations

Market Abuse Regulation: Regulations preventing market abuse and maintaining market integrity

UK Corporate Governance Code: Set of principles of good corporate governance for listed companies and investment trusts

Investment Association Guidelines: Industry standards and best practices for investment trust operations and governance