Decreto-Lei n.º 486/99, de 13 de novembro, Diário da República n.º 265/1999, Série I-A de 1999-11-13, Aprova o novo Código dos Valores Mobiliários, Versão Consolidada

This decree-law approves the new Portuguese Securities Code, establishing the legal framework for securities markets in Portugal. It aims to modernize and align national legislation with European Union directives. The code affects investors, financial institutions, and companies issuing or trading securities. It covers aspects like market transparency, investor protection, and the regulation of financial instruments.