Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Primary legislation governing securities, futures, and financial markets in Singapore. Crucial for establishing the regulatory framework for securities-based collateral.
Banking Act (Cap. 19): Core banking legislation that governs banking institutions and their operations in Singapore, including requirements for handling customer accounts and collateral.
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Fundamental legislation governing corporate entities in Singapore, including provisions relating to company charges and registration requirements.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, relevant for handling customer information in collateral arrangements.
Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Basic law governing contract formation and enforcement in Singapore, providing the foundational legal framework for the agreement.
Secured Transactions Register Act 2023: New legislation establishing a unified registry system for security interests in movable property in Singapore.
Property Act (Cap. 242): Legislation governing property rights and interests, relevant for understanding the nature of security interests in property.
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018: Comprehensive legislation governing corporate insolvency and restructuring, crucial for understanding the treatment of collateral in insolvency scenarios.
Companies (Amendment) Act 2017: Updates to the Companies Act affecting corporate governance and administration, including provisions relevant to company charges.
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore providing guidance on financial sector practices and compliance requirements.
MAS Notice 603: Specific notice relating to the Deposit Insurance Scheme, relevant for understanding protection of account balances.
MAS Notice 626: Requirements for Prevention of Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism in banking operations.
UCP 600: Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits, relevant if the collateral arrangement involves letters of credit.
UNCITRAL Model Law: International framework for cross-border insolvency matters, important for international collateral arrangements.
