Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Primary legislation governing securities, futures, and derivatives trading. Regulates security interests in financial instruments.
Sale of Goods Act (Cap. 393): Regulates sale and purchase of goods, defining rights and obligations of buyers and sellers.
Personal Property Securities Act: Currently in development in Singapore. Will modernize laws regarding security interests in personal property.
Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Establishes fundamental contract formation principles and governs validity and enforceability of agreements.
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Governs corporate matters including registration requirements for charges and corporate authority matters when parties are companies.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Provides consumer protection and fair trading provisions for transactions involving consumers.
Registration of Deeds Act: Establishes requirements for registration of security interests.
Bankruptcy Act and Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018: Governs priority of security interests in insolvency and enforcement rights in default scenarios.
Common Law Principles: Relevant case law and judicial precedents regarding security interests in Singapore.
International Commercial Practices: Considerations for cross-border transactions and international trade practices.
Industry-specific Regulations: Sector-specific rules and requirements that may affect the security agreement.
Personal Data Protection Act: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data if involved in the security agreement.
