3 Market confidence.U.K.
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(1)The market confidence objective is: maintaining confidence in [F1the UK financial system].
(2)[F2In this Act “the UK financial system”] means the financial system operating in the United Kingdom and includes—
(a)financial markets and exchanges;
(b)regulated activities; and
(c)other activities connected with financial markets and exchanges.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 3(1) substituted (8.4.2010) by Financial Services Act 2010 (c. 28), ss. 24(1), 26(1)(g)(l), Sch. 2 para. 2(2)
F2Words in s. 3(2) substituted (8.4.2010) by Financial Services Act 2010 (c. 28), ss. 24(1), 26(1)(g)(l), Sch. 2 para. 2(3)