This is a comprehensive and highly practical guide to the rules and regulations that govern the financial services industry. Designed to be used on a day-in day-out basis, this new third edition covers the requirements and legal responsibilities imposed upon the financial services industry by ALL regulatory bodies. Whatever your legal issue or question, you will find the answer in this user-friendly and clearly presented guide. Essential coverage includes: key information on the new financial promotions regulations; relevant aspects of the EU's Financial Services action Plan; the new legislation on money laundering; developments in exempt regulated activities for solicitors, accountants and actuaries ansd essential knowledge on the new Market Abuse regime.