Financial Services Act 1986 (repealed) — United Kingdom law | Esheria

Financial Services Act 1986 (repealed)

This part defines key terms in the Act, gives the Secretary of State powers over recognition and authorisation, and prohibits carrying on investment business in the UK unless authorised or exempt.

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Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Instrument
Act or statute
Version
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Language
en
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advertising securities appeals/representations asset management asset restrictions auditor appointment auditor reporting authorisation authorisation and recognition certification rules clearing houses clients' money codes of practice collective investment schemes commencement compensation schemes competition exemptions competition oversight complaints handling confidential information cross-references delegation of functions delegation orders disclosure disqualification +48 more

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This part defines key terms in the Act, gives the Secretary of State powers over recognition and authorisation, and prohibits carrying on investment business in the UK unless authorised or exempt. The Secretary of State can recognise clearing houses and exchanges, but applicants and recognised bodies have notice and compliance duties; some conduct around investment business is prohibited, including misleading statements and certain unsolicited calls. Only authorised persons may issue investment advertisements in the UK unless the ad has been approved by an authorised person; the provision also restricts promotion of collective investment schemes and gives the Secretary of State powers over disqualification and investment-business restrictions. This part gives the Secretary of State powers over authorised unit trust schemes and recognised schemes, and requires managers, trustees, operators, and notified persons to give specified notices and representations. The Secretary of State may control access to register information, require information and documents for investigations, and certain failures or false statements are offences.