Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Primary legislation governing securities, futures, and financial instruments in Singapore. Relevant for regulating securities-based collateral and financial instruments.
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Core legislation governing corporate entities in Singapore, including requirements for company charges, registration of security interests, and corporate authority.
Banking Act (Cap. 19): Regulates banking institutions and their activities in Singapore, including requirements for handling client assets and collateral management.
Monetary Authority of Singapore Act (Cap. 186): Establishes regulatory framework and supervisory powers over financial institutions, including guidelines on collateral management practices.
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Governs property transactions and security interests in real property, crucial for real estate collateral arrangements.
Registration of Deeds Act (Cap. 269): Provides framework for registration of security interests and legal documentation affecting property rights.
Land Titles Act (Cap. 157): Specific legislation governing real property titles and registration of interests in land-based collateral.
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018: Governs insolvency proceedings and creditor rights, critical for enforcement of security interests and collateral rights.
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Provides general principles of contract law and civil obligations relevant to collateral arrangements.
MAS Guidelines on Agency Arrangements: Regulatory guidelines specific to agency relationships in financial contexts, including collateral agency duties and responsibilities.
MAS Notice 643: Specific regulations governing transactions with related parties, affecting collateral arrangements between connected entities.
MAS Guidelines on Credit Risk Management: Regulatory framework for managing credit risk, including requirements for collateral valuation and management.
UNIDROIT Principles: International principles for commercial contracts, relevant for cross-border collateral arrangements and international best practices.
