Understanding Collective Investment Schemes

About this episode

This episode provides an overview of collective investment schemes, their regulation, and associated risks in the UK.

In this episode, associates Abbie Coleman (Commercial Disputes) and Luke Naylor (Corporate) provide a clear overview of collective investment schemes (CIS), including what they are, how they are defined under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, and how they are regulated in the UK. The discussion explores the distinction between regulated and unregulated schemes, the role of the Financial Conduct Authority, and the significant risks associated with unregulated investments. The speake...

People in this episode

Guests: Abbie Coleman, Luke Naylor

Topics covered

• collective investment schemes
• financial regulation
• investment risks
• Financial Conduct Authority
• regulated vs unregulated schemes

Keywords

• collective investment schemes
• CIS
• Financial Services and Markets Act 2000
• Financial Conduct Authority
• regulated schemes
• unregulated investments
• investment risks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Financial Conduct Authority, Collyer Bristow LLP

Books & works: Financial Services and Markets Act 2000

Places: UK

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