Securities and Futures Act (SFA): Primary legislation governing securities and futures markets in Singapore (Chapter 289). Regulates securities lending activities, licensing requirements, and market conduct.
Companies Act: Chapter 50 of Singapore laws governing corporate entities, including requirements for registration of charges and corporate borrowing powers.
Personal Property Securities Act: Legislation governing security interests in personal property, including requirements for creation, perfection, and enforcement of security interests.
Moneylenders Act: Regulates moneylending activities in Singapore. May be relevant if the security loan involves non-bank lenders.
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore governing securities lending practices and risk management.
MAS Notice SFA 04-N13: Specific notice on securities lending operations, including requirements for capital adequacy, risk management, and business conduct.
Securities and Futures Regulations: Detailed regulations covering financial and margin requirements for securities lending operations.
Contract Law: Singapore contract law principles governing formation, execution, and enforcement of agreements.
Property Law: Legal framework governing rights and interests in property, relevant for security arrangements.
Banking Act: Relevant when security loan agreements involve licensed banks or financial institutions.
Bankruptcy Act: Governs insolvency proceedings and creditors' rights in default scenarios.
Civil Law Act: General civil law provisions affecting contract interpretation and enforcement in Singapore.
