[F11DThe integrity objectiveU.K.
(1)The integrity objective is: protecting and enhancing the integrity of the UK financial system.
(2)The “integrity” of the UK financial system includes—
(a)its soundness, stability and resilience,
(b)its not being used for a purpose connected with financial crime,
(c)its not being affected by behaviour that amounts to market abuse,
(d)the orderly operation of the financial markets, and
(e)the transparency of the price formation process in those markets.]
Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 1A substituted for Pt. 1 (24.1.2013 for specified purposes, 19.2.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), ss. 6(1), 122(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/113, art. 2(1)(b)(c)(2), Sch. Pts. 2, 3, 4; S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.