Regulation

 

The Financial Services industry in the UK is becoming increasingly regulated and the recent economic downturn is only likely to increase the level of regulation rather than reduce it. 

 

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and the numerous regulations made under it play an important part in many aspects of modern commercial activity. 

 

We have extensive experience of advising clients on various regulatory issues, including whether or not certain activities require authorisation under FSMA and whether certain events require disclosure to the FSA.  In addition, we have experience of advising clients in relation to possible regulatory causes of action and offences, including market abuse and claims under section 90 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.