Securities and Futures Act (SFA): Primary legislation governing securities, financial instruments, and investment arrangements in Singapore. Relevant for determining if the revenue-based financing structure falls under regulated securities.
Companies Act: Fundamental legislation governing corporate entities in Singapore, including their ability to enter into financing arrangements and related corporate governance requirements.
Moneylenders Act: Regulates moneylending activities in Singapore. Important for determining if the revenue-based financing arrangement constitutes regulated moneylending.
Banking Act: Governs banking operations and certain financing activities. May be relevant if the financing arrangement involves regulated banking activities.
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore that may affect the structuring and execution of financing arrangements.
Financial Advisers Act: Regulates the provision of financial advisory services. Relevant if the financing arrangement includes advisory components.
Securities and Futures Regulations: Detailed regulations under the SFA covering licensing and conduct requirements for securities and financial arrangements.
Contract Law of Singapore: Common law principles governing formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore.
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, ensuring protection against unreasonable contract provisions.
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic transactions and digital signatures, relevant for electronic execution of agreements.
Personal Property Securities Act: Governs security interests in personal property, relevant if the financing involves taking security over assets.
Property Law Act: Relevant if the financing arrangement involves real property as security or collateral.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumers against unfair practices, may be relevant if the financing involves consumer-facing businesses.
Consumer Protection (Trade Descriptions and Safety Requirements) Act: Additional consumer protection legislation that may affect disclosure requirements and business practices.
Debt Collection Act: Regulates debt collection practices and enforcement of financial obligations.
Civil Law Act: Contains general provisions about civil law matters including contracts and legal remedies in Singapore.
