Securities and Futures Act (SFA): Primary legislation governing securities in Singapore, including bond issuance. Covers prospectus requirements, disclosure obligations, and licensing requirements for securities offerings.
Companies Act: Fundamental legislation governing corporate matters in Singapore, including corporate authority to issue bonds, requirements for corporate borrowing, and registration requirements.
Financial Advisers Act: Legislation governing financial advisory services in Singapore, including regulations regarding financial advice and marketing of bonds.
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore covering corporate bond offerings, credit rating requirements, and disclosure obligations.
SGX Listing Rules: Rules governing the listing and trading of securities on the Singapore Exchange, including continuing obligations and trading requirements for listed bonds.
Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore, essential for bond contract structuring.
Trustees Act: Legislation governing trustee arrangements in Singapore, relevant when using trustee structures for bond issuance, defining duties and responsibilities of trustees.
Insolvency and Restructuring Laws: Laws governing corporate insolvency and restructuring in Singapore, defining bondholder rights in default scenarios and priority of claims.
