Securities and Futures Act (SFA) - Chapter 289: Primary legislation governing securities, derivatives and forward contracts in Singapore. Covers registration requirements, licensing obligations, and disclosure requirements for financial instruments.
Contract Law (Application of Laws) Act: Fundamental legislation governing the formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore, including principles of offer, acceptance, and consideration.
Civil Law Act: Basic framework for civil matters in Singapore, including contract law principles and remedies for breach of contract.
Sale of Goods Act: Regulates the sale of goods and may be relevant for the underlying assets in the forward purchase agreement.
Misrepresentation Act: Governs false statements or representations made during contract formation and provides remedies for misrepresentation.
MAS Guidelines and Notices: Regulatory guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore specific to financial instruments and derivatives trading.
MAS Securities and Futures Regulations: Detailed regulations implementing the Securities and Futures Act, providing specific requirements for financial instruments.
Financial Advisers Act: Regulates the provision of financial advisory services, relevant if the transaction involves financial advice.
Companies Act: Governs corporate entities in Singapore, relevant when parties to the agreement are corporations.
Currency Act: Regulates currency matters and monetary transactions in Singapore.
Electronic Transactions Act: Provides legal framework for electronic transactions and digital signatures if the agreement is executed electronically.
Personal Data Protection Act: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore.
ISDA Guidelines: International Swaps and Derivatives Association guidelines providing standardized approaches to derivatives documentation.
