Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Singapore's primary data protection legislation that governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Requires clear consent mechanisms, mandates stating purposes of data collection, and includes requirements for data storage and protection.
Banking Act (Cap. 19): Primary legislation regulating banking business and financial institutions in Singapore. Contains provisions about customer information confidentiality and sets requirements for Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures.
AML/CFT Requirements: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism requirements, including MAS Notice 626, which sets out requirements for customer due diligence and identification/verification procedures.
Common Law Requirements: General contract formation principles under Singapore common law, including requirements for clarity and transparency in contractual documents.
Financial Advisers Act: Legislation governing financial advisory services in Singapore, including requirements for financial advisory services and disclosure obligations.
Securities and Futures Act: Regulatory framework for investment products and securities trading, including requirements for risk disclosure and investor protection.
Electronic Transactions Act: Legislation governing electronic transactions and digital signatures in Singapore, relevant if the intake form is to be completed electronically.
MAS Guidelines and Circulars: Regulatory guidelines and circulars issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore that provide additional guidance and requirements for financial institutions.
