Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Primary legislation governing securities, financial instruments, and trading of securities in Singapore
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Key legislation governing company operations and registration of charges created by companies in Singapore
Banking Act (Cap. 19): Regulates banking institutions and banking operations, relevant for account pledges involving bank accounts
Personal Property Securities Act: Upcoming legislation (in development) that will modernize personal property security law in Singapore
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Governs the creation and enforcement of security interests in property
Property Act (Cap. 242): Provides framework for property rights and interests in Singapore
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018: Governs insolvency proceedings and creditor rights, crucial for determining priority of security interests
Companies (Amendment) Act 2017: Updates to company law affecting corporate security arrangements and registrations
MAS Guidelines and Regulations: Regulatory framework from Monetary Authority of Singapore affecting financial institutions and security arrangements
Perfection Requirements: Legal requirements for ensuring the security interest is properly created and enforceable against third parties
Priority Rules: Rules determining the ranking of competing security interests and claims against the pledged account
Notice Requirements: Mandatory notifications to account banks and other parties for valid creation of security interest
Registration Requirements: Obligations to register security interests with relevant authorities for public notice and priority
Enforcement Rights: Legal framework governing the enforcement of security interests upon default
Set-off Rights: Rules governing the rights of banks and other parties to set off amounts against pledged accounts
