Financial Services and Markets Act 2000

Type Public General Act
Publication 2000-06-14
Last updated 2026-09-05
State In force
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An Act to make provision about the regulation of financial services and markets; to provide for the transfer of certain statutory functions relating to building societies, friendly societies, industrial and provident societies and certain other mutual societies; and for connected purposes.

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5704

Words in s. 179 substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), ss. 26(4), 122(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

5705

Words in Sch. 17 para. 8 substituted (24.1.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 11 para. 21 (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/113, art. 2(1)(c), Sch. Pt. 3; S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

5707

Words in s. 206(3) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 9 para. 12(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

5710

S. 1L(2) applied (with modifications) (26.7.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2014 in so far as not already in force) by The Financial Services Act 2012 (Consumer Credit) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1882), arts. 1(1), 3(2)(b)

5711

Word in s. 63F(4) substituted (13.9.2018 for specified purposes, 10.12.2018 for specified purposes, 18.7.2019 for specified purposes, 9.8.2019 for specified purposes, 9.12.2019 for specified purposes, 7.12.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Bank of England and Financial Services Act 2016 (c. 14), s. 41(3), Sch. 4 para. 12(4); S.I. 2018/990, reg. 2(1)(2)(3) (with regs. 3-6); S.I. 2019/1136, reg. 2(2)(3)(4)(5) (with regs. 3-5, 7)

5713

S. 55J(6B)(6C) inserted (20.4.2015 for specified purposes, 21.12.2015 for specified purposes, 21.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by The Mortgage Credit Directive Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/910), art. 1(5), Sch. 1 para. 1(3) (with Pt. 4)

5714

S. 415(1)(b) omitted (24.1.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), ss. 16(14)(j), 122(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/113, art. 2(1)(c), Sch. Pt. 3; S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

5716

Words in s. 208(4) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 9 para. 15 (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

5717

Words in s. 66(3B) substituted (7.3.2016) by Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013 (c. 33), s. 148(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(4); S.I. 2015/490, art. 2(1)(b) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2015/492 (as amended by S.I. 2015/1660))

5718

S. 176(1)-(3) applied (with modifications) (1.1.2014) by The Capital Requirements Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/3115), regs. 1(2), 14

5720

Words in s. 55Z heading inserted (6.9.2023 for specified purposes, 6.11.2023 for specified purposes, 7.2.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), s. 86(3), Sch. 5 para. 11(2) (with s. 20(5)); S.I. 2023/936, reg. 2(1)(a)(b)(2)(b)(ii)(3)(4)

5721

Word in Sch. 17 para. 13(4) substituted (13.1.2018) by The Payment Services Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/752), reg. 1(6), Sch. 8 para. 2(10) (with reg. 3)

5725

Words in s. 384(7)(b) substituted (24.1.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 9 para. 23(6)(b) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/113, art. 2(1)(b), Sch. Pt. 2; S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

5729

S. 168 applied (with modifications) (26.7.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2014 in so far as not already in force) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1881), arts. 1(2)(6), 50(2)

5730

Words in Sch. 1ZA para. 23(2)(a) substituted (22.7.2013) by The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1773), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 33

5732

S. 138A(2)(c) inserted (29.6.2023 for specified purposes) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), s. 86(1)(e), Sch. 10 para. 7

5733

Words in s. 137R(6) substituted (E.W.S.) (6.10.2018) by Financial Guidance and Claims Act 2018 (c. 10), ss. 27(5)(b), 37(5); S.I. 2018/1045, reg. 2(a)

5734

Word in s. 321(4)-(9) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), ss. 40(10)(c), 122(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

5735

S. 301E(9A) inserted (1.11.2015 for specified purposes, 31.5.2016 in so far as not already in force) by The Transparency Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1755), regs. 1(2)(4), 6(2)(b)

5736

S. 60(4)(5) applied (with modifications) (9.12.2019 in relation to a solo-regulated firm other than a benchmark firm or 7.12.2020 in relation to a benchmark firm) by The Bank of England and Financial Services Act 2016 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1136), reg. 5(7)(8)

5744

S. 133 applied (with modifications) (18.7.2002 for certain purposes and 21.8.2002 otherwise) by The Electronic Commerce Directive (Financial Services and Markets) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/1775), regs. 1, 12(4) (as amended (1.4.2013) by The Financial Services Act 2012 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/472), Sch. 2 para. 77(7)(b))

5746

Pt. 4A modified (7.11.2018) by The EEA Passport Rights (Amendment, etc., and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1149), regs. 1(2), 5-7 (with regs. 4, 8-19) (as amended (31.1.2020 immediately before exit day) by The Financial Services (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/56), regs. 1, 6(2))

5747

S. 62A(2)(3) applied (with modifications) (9.12.2019 in relation to a solo-regulated firm other than a benchmark firm or 7.12.2020 in relation to a benchmark firm) by The Bank of England and Financial Services Act 2016 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1136), reg. 6

5751

Words in Sch. 17A para. 28(2)(a) substituted (29.8.2023) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 19(12)(b), 86(3); S.I. 2023/779, reg. 4(n)

5752

Sch. 17A para. 26(2)(aa) inserted (29.8.2023) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 19(11), 86(3); S.I. 2023/779, reg. 4(n)

5753
5756

Words in Sch. 17A para. 28(4)(a) substituted (29.8.2023) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 19(12)(c), 86(3); S.I. 2023/779, reg. 4(n)

5757

Words in Sch. 17A para. 36(1) substituted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(w)(i) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5758

Words in Sch. 17A para. 22 inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(l) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5762

Words in Sch. 17A para. 32 inserted (29.8.2023) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 19(15), 86(3); S.I. 2023/779, reg. 4(n)

5763

Words in Sch. 17A para. 35(2)(c) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(v)(ii)(bb) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5764

Words in Sch. 17A para. 17(5) substituted (1.3.2017) by Bank of England and Financial Services Act 2016 (c. 14), s. 41(3), Sch. 2 para. 51(3)(a) (with Sch. 3); S.I. 2017/43, reg. 2(g)

5765

Words in Sch. 17A para. 10(1)(j) substituted (1.3.2014) by Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013 (c. 33), s. 148(5), Sch. 10 para. 5; S.I. 2014/377, art. 2(1)(a), Sch. Pt. 1

5766

Words in s. 39(1A)(a) substituted (29.6.2017 for specified purposes, 3.7.2017 for specified purposes, 31.7.2017 for specified purposes, 3.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Markets in Financial Instruments) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/701), reg. 1(2)(3)(4)(6), Sch. 2 para. 2(3) (with reg. 7)

5767

Word in Sch. 17A para. 36(2)(b) omitted (26.10.2018) by The Financial Regulators Powers (Technical Standards etc.) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1115), regs. 1(2), 7(11)(b)(i)

5769

Words in Sch. 17A para. 28(2) substituted (29.8.2023) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 19(12)(a), 86(3); S.I. 2023/779, reg. 4(n)

5770

Words in Sch. 17A para. 26(2)(a) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(p) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5771

Words in s. 355(1) inserted (30.11.2016) by The Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1034, art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(4)(b)

5772

Words in Sch. 17A para. 23(1) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(m) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5773

Words in Sch. 17A para. 13(1) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(e)(i) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5774

Sch. 17A para. 11(1)(aa)(ab) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(c)(i) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5776
5777

Word in Sch. 17A para. 36(3)(b) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(w)(ii)(bb) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5778
5780
5781

Words in Sch. 17A para. 10(2) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(b) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5782
5783

Sch. 17A para. 36(3)(c) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(w)(ii)(cc) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5784

Words in Sch. 17A para. 34(8) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(u)(iii) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5785

Words in Sch. 17A para. 24(2) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(n) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5786

S. 347(1)(hc) substituted for word (29.6.2017 for specified purposes, 3.7.2017 for specified purposes, 31.7.2017 for specified purposes, 3.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Markets in Financial Instruments) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/701), reg. 1(2)(3)(4)(6), Sch. 2 para. 44(2) (with reg. 7)

5787

Words in Sch. 17A para. 17(2) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(g)(i) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5789

Words in Sch. 17A para. 11(1)(b) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(c)(ii) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5790

Word in s. 66A(2)(b)(ii) substituted (13.9.2018 for specified purposes, 10.12.2018 for specified purposes, 18.7.2019 for specified purposes, 9.8.2019 for specified purposes, 9.12.2019 for specified purposes, 7.12.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Bank of England and Financial Services Act 2016 (c. 14), s. 41(3), Sch. 4 para. 16(2); S.I. 2018/990, reg. 2(1)(2)(3) (with regs. 3-6); S.I. 2019/1136, reg. 2(2)(3)(4)(5) (with regs. 3-5, 7)

5791

Word in Sch. 17A para. 36(3)(a) omitted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(w)(ii)(aa) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5793

Words in Sch. 17A para. 14(2)(a)-(e) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(f)(i) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5794

Word in Sch. 17A para. 35(2)(c) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(v)(ii)(cc) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5796

Words in Sch. 17A para. 35(1) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(v)(i) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5797

Sch. 17A para. 25 renumbered as Sch. 17A para. 25(1) (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(o)(i) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5800

Words in Sch. 17A para. 21 inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(k) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5802
5804

Words in Sch. 17A para. 19(2)(a) substituted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(i)(ii) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5805

Words in s. 355(1) omitted (30.11.2016) by The Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1034, art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 20(4)(a)

5806
5808

Words in Sch. 17A para. 18(2) substituted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(h)(ii) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5810

Words in Sch. 17A para. 19(2)(b) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(i)(iii) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5811

Words in Sch. 17A para. 33(a) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(t) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5812

Words in Sch. 17A para. 23 inserted (21.11.2014) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2879), regs. 1(1), 6(4)(b)

5814

Words in Sch. 17A para. 33(a) inserted (29.8.2023) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 19(16), 86(3); S.I. 2023/779, reg. 4(n)

5815

Words in Sch. 17A para. 34(5)(c) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(u)(ii) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5816

Words in Sch. 17A para. 29 substituted (29.8.2023) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 19(13), 86(3); S.I. 2023/779, reg. 4(n)

5818

Words in Sch. 17A para. 17(3)(c) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(g)(ii) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5819

Words in Sch. 17A para. 20 inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(j) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5820

Words in Sch. 1ZB para. 33(2) substituted (29.8.2023) by virtue of Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), s. 86(2)(e), Sch. 12 para. 11

5823
5824

Words in Sch. 17A para. 17(3)(a) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(g)(ii) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5826

Words in Sch. 17A para. 17(4) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(g)(iii) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5828

Words in Sch. 17A para. 32 inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(s) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

5829
5832

Words in Sch. 12 para. 2(6)(c) substituted (10.12.2007) by The Reinsurance Directive Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3253), reg. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 2(5)(e)(iii)

5833
5835
5836

Words in Sch. 17A para. 23(1) inserted (29.8.2023) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 19(10), 86(3); S.I. 2023/779, reg. 4(n)

5837
5838

Ss. 138M-138O applied (with modifications) (22.11.2024 for specified purposes, 6.4.2026 in so far as not already in force) by The Consumer Composite Investments (Designated Activities) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1198), reg. 2(1)(c)(2), Sch. 1 para. 1; S.I. 2025/1078, reg. 7(b)

5839

S. 384 applied (with modifications) (22.11.2024 for specified purposes, 6.4.2026 in so far as not already in force) by The Consumer Composite Investments (Designated Activities) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1198), reg. 2(1)(c)(2), Sch. 1 para. 2; S.I. 2025/1078, reg. 7(b)

5840

S. 391(8D) omitted (22.11.2024 for specified purposes, 6.4.2026 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of The Consumer Composite Investments (Designated Activities) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1198), reg. 2(1)(c)(2), Sch. 2 para. 1; S.I. 2025/1078, reg. 7(b)

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