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Section 131AC: Meaning of "persons closely associated" in the market abuse regulation

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 · 2000 c. 8View on legislation.gov.uk

Part VIII: Provisions relating to market abuse

In Article 3.1(26)(a) (definitions) of the market abuse regulation "partner considered to be equivalent to a spouse" includes a civil partner.

In Article 3.1(26)(b) of the market abuse regulation "dependent child" means a child who—

is under the age of 18 years;
is unmarried; and
does not have a civil partner.

In this section "child" includes a stepchild.

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