Banking Act (Cap. 19): Primary legislation governing banking institutions and operations in Singapore, providing the fundamental regulatory framework for bank guarantees
Monetary Authority of Singapore Act (Cap. 186): Establishes MAS's regulatory authority and oversight of financial institutions issuing bank guarantees
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Relevant for bank guarantees related to securities or financial instruments trading
Contract Law (Amendment) Act: Provides the basic legal framework for formation and enforcement of contracts, including bank guarantees
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic signatures and digital documentation, relevant for electronic bank guarantees
MAS Notice 610: Regulatory notice on risk-based capital requirements affecting banks' capacity to issue guarantees
MAS Notice 637: Guidelines on capital adequacy requirements that banks must maintain when issuing guarantees
MAS Guidelines on Banking Practices: Specific guidelines from MAS regarding acceptable banking practices, including issuance of guarantees
URDG 758: Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees - International standard rules governing bank guarantees
ICC Guidelines: International Chamber of Commerce guidelines providing international standards for bank guarantees
ISP98: International Standby Practices - Rules governing international standby letters of credit and bank guarantees
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Singapore legislation controlling the use of unfair terms in contracts, including bank guarantees
Statute of Frauds: Legal principle requiring certain contracts, including guarantees, to be in writing and signed
