Banking Act (Chapter 19): Primary legislation governing banking institutions and operations in Singapore, including requirements for bank guarantees and related banking instruments
Securities and Futures Act (Chapter 289): Legislation governing financial instruments and securities, relevant for bank guarantees that may be considered financial instruments
Bills of Exchange Act (Chapter 23): Legislation governing negotiable instruments and certain aspects of banking documentation in Singapore
Contract Law (Chapter 53B): Fundamental legislation governing formation and discharge of contracts, including guarantee agreements
Monetary Authority of Singapore Act (Chapter 186): Legislation establishing MAS's regulatory authority over financial institutions and instruments
MAS Notice 610: Regulatory notice regarding submission of statistics and returns, including reporting requirements for bank guarantees
MAS Notice 637: Regulatory requirements for risk-based capital adequacy, affecting how banks manage and discharge guarantees
MAS Guidelines on Risk Management Practices: Regulatory guidelines for managing risks in banking operations, including guarantee-related risks
Common Law Principles - Guarantees and Indemnities: Legal principles established through case law regarding the nature, enforcement, and discharge of guarantees
Doctrine of Discharge: Legal principles governing how obligations under guarantees can be properly discharged
Security Interests Release Rules: Legal requirements for valid release of security interests in Singapore
URDG 758: Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees by ICC, providing international standards for guarantee operations
ICC Guidelines: International Chamber of Commerce guidelines relevant to bank guarantees and their discharge
AML/CTF Regulations: Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations affecting bank guarantee transactions
