Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Primary legislation governing securities, derivatives and netting arrangements in financial markets. Part VII specifically deals with provisions for netting arrangements.
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Key legislation governing corporate entities in Singapore, with Part VIA specifically addressing judicial management and its impact on netting arrangements.
Banking Act (Cap. 19): Regulates banking institutions and their activities, including their ability to enter into netting arrangements and related risk management requirements.
Bankruptcy Act (Cap. 20): Governs personal bankruptcy proceedings and their impact on netting arrangements with individuals.
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018: Modern consolidated legislation dealing with corporate insolvency, restructuring and dissolution, crucial for understanding the enforcement of netting arrangements in distress scenarios.
Payment and Settlement Systems (Finality and Netting) Act 2002: Specific legislation ensuring the finality of payments and settlements in designated systems, including the protection of netting arrangements.
MAS Guidelines on Risk Management Practices: Regulatory guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore setting out expectations for risk management in financial institutions, including netting arrangements.
MAS Guidelines on Close-out Netting: Specific regulatory guidance on the implementation and operation of close-out netting arrangements in Singapore.
MAS Financial Market Infrastructure Standards: Standards set by MAS for financial market infrastructure, including requirements relevant to netting arrangements and settlement systems.
ISDA Master Agreement Framework: While not legislation, these internationally recognized standards provide important guidance for drafting master netting agreements that are compatible with Singapore law.
Basel III Requirements: International banking standards that impact how netting arrangements are treated for capital adequacy and risk management purposes under Singapore's implementation.
