Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Primary legislation governing securities, futures, and financial instruments in Singapore. Essential for understanding the regulatory framework for security interests and financial collateral arrangements.
Personal Property Securities Act: Regulates security interests in personal property, establishing rules for creation, priority, and enforcement of security interests in movable assets.
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Key legislation governing company operations in Singapore, including requirements for registration of charges and corporate security arrangements.
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Fundamental legislation governing civil law matters, including contract law principles applicable to collateral assignments.
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Governs property transactions and security interests in real property, relevant for collateral involving real estate or property rights.
Bankruptcy Act (Cap. 20): Regulates bankruptcy proceedings and creditor rights, crucial for understanding the treatment of collateral in insolvency scenarios.
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018: Modern legislation governing corporate insolvency, restructuring, and dissolution, including treatment of security interests during insolvency.
Bills of Sale Act: Governs registration requirements for assignments by individuals, particularly relevant for personal property used as collateral.
Banking Act Regulations: Regulatory framework for banking institutions, including requirements for handling collateral and security arrangements in banking transactions.
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, providing additional requirements and best practices for financial institutions handling collateral.
