Banking Act (Cap. 19): Primary legislation governing banking institutions in Singapore, which provides the regulatory framework for banks issuing guarantees
Bills of Exchange Act (Cap. 23): Legislation governing negotiable instruments and related banking documents in Singapore
Monetary Authority of Singapore Act (Cap. 186): Establishes MAS's regulatory authority and oversight of financial institutions, including their guarantee operations
Singapore Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement applicable to bank guarantees
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Legislation controlling the use of unfair terms in contracts, including bank guarantees
MAS Guidelines on Risk Management Practices: Regulatory guidelines providing framework for risk management in banking operations including guarantee issuance
MAS Notice 612: Specific guidelines on credit risk management practices for banks in Singapore
MAS Notice 637: Guidelines specifying risk-based capital adequacy requirements for Singapore-incorporated banks
URDG 758: ICC Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees - International standard rules for demand guarantees
ISP98: International Standby Practices - Guidelines governing standby letters of credit and similar instruments
UCP 600: Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits - ICC rules for documentary credits
Doctrine of Strict Compliance: Legal principle requiring exact compliance with terms of the guarantee for payment
Principle of Autonomy: Legal principle establishing that bank guarantees are independent from the underlying transaction
Fraud Exception: Legal doctrine allowing banks to refuse payment under guarantees in cases of proven fraud
