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Quick guide to regulation [PDF] June 2008
What funds must I have to meet regulatory requirements? [PDF] March 2007
Applying for authorisation [PDF] Revised - Jan 2006
Becoming an appointed representative [PDF] Revised - Jan 2006
Becoming an approved person [PDF] Revised - Jan 2006
Help in completing the RMAR [PDF]  
Introducing the FSA [PDF] Revised - Jan 2005
Treating customers fairly - what it means for small firms [PDF]
Using a compliance consultant [PDF] Revised - Jan 2005
Other useful information
Regulation round up September 2008
Financial Compensation Scheme funding: proposed changes April 2008
Changes to the Dispute Resolution Complaints sourcebook March 2008
The Money Laundering Regulations 2007 February 2008
Proposals to extend SYSC published December 2007
New Complaints Rules November 2007
The Training and Competence regime November 2007
Changes to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act August 2007
Regulatory reform order July 2007
Financial Compensation Scheme funding: proposed changes March 2007
Financial Risk Outlook and Business Plan 2007/08 February 2007
Fees and levies 2007/08 February 2007
Regulatory priorities 2007/08 February 2007
Business Continuity Planning November 2006
The costs of regulation for smaller retail firms 28 June 2006
Summary of the FSA's Annual Report 2005/06 27 June 2006
Principles based supervision May 2006
Capital resources of limited liability partnerships April 2006
The importance of getting high-level controls right April 2006
Summary of the International Regulatory Outlook November 2005
Annual Report 2004/05 [PDF]

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