Financial Services and Markets Act 2000

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The mainstay of UK financial services regulation, since 2000. Currently under review.

• [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/8/contents primary legislation:
• The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001 Controls what count as “regulated activities”.

Regulated activities

• Dealing in investments as principal: Covered by article 14 of the Regulated Activities Order. In summary: buying, selling, subscribing for or underwriting designated investments (other than P2P agreements) as principal. See FCA handbook.