Introduction 1
1. Using Rules 5
The Nature of Rules 6
Using Rules 19
Conclusion 44
2. The Development of the Regulatory Structure 46
Designing the Regulatory Structure 46
The Current Structure 66
Characterizing the System—‘Self-Regulation within a Statuton Framework’? 77
3. The Regulatory Policy of Rule Use 81
The Formation of the Initial Rules 83
The New Settlement 91
The Large Report: Changes in the Uses of Rules 129
Conclusion 133
4. Regulating the Retail Sector 138
Introduction 138
Structuring the Market: Polarization 148
Regulation of Commissions 155
Disclosure of Product Information 162
The Limits of Rules: Suitability and Best Advice 175
Conclusion 181
5. Rules and Regulatory Technique 185
Introduction 185
The Nature of Soft Commission Agreements 185
Regulatory Concerns 188
Regulatory Options 191
The Development of Regulation 192
Conclusion 207
6. Making Rules 213
Using Rules 215
Making Rules 224
Conclusion: Towards a Theory of Rule Making 246
Bibliography 251
Index 271