# Regulation (EU) 2016/1011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on indices used as benchmarks in financial instruments and financial contracts or to measure the performance of investment funds and amending Directives 2008/48/EC and 2014/17/EU and Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (Text with EEA relevance), Article 1: Subject-matter

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

This Regulation introduces a ... framework to ensure the accuracy and integrity of indices used as benchmarks in financial instruments and financial contracts, or to measure the performance of investment funds in the United Kingdom. This Regulation thereby contributes to the proper functioning of the UK financial markets while achieving a high level of consumer and investor protection.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2016/1011/article/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2016-1011/article-1
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