Chapter 345

In short

This law, known as the Financial Markets Act, establishes rules for the authorization and operation of regulated markets and central securities depositories, and for the orderly trading of transferable securities. It also covers related matters concerning financial markets.

What it regulates

• The authorization of regulated markets.
• The authorization of central securities depositories.
• The orderly trading of transferable securities.
• Matters ancillary or incidental to, or connected with, financial markets.

Who it concerns

• Entities operating regulated markets.
• Entities operating central securities depositories.

Key points

• The Act provides for the authorization of regulated markets and central securities depositories.
• It governs the orderly trading in transferable securities.
• The law includes provisions for regulatory and investigatory powers.
• It addresses specific areas such as Prospectus, Listing and Trading, and Covered Bonds.