PART 2AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANIES LEGISLATION

Companies Act 1985 (c. 6)

Interpretation of the 1985 Act30

In section 744 of the 1985 Act (interpretation)33—

a

the definitions of “banking company” and “insurance company” are repealed;

b

after the definition of “the insider dealing legislation” insert—

  • “insurance market activity” has the meaning given in section 316(3) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000;

c

before the definition of “the registrar of companies” insert—

  • “regulated activity” has the meaning given in section 22 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000;