Securities and Futures Act (SFA): Primary legislation governing securities trading, clearing, and market operations in Singapore. Essential for repo transactions as they involve securities trading.
Companies Act: Fundamental legislation governing corporate entities in Singapore, relevant for understanding counterparty capabilities and corporate authority.
Banking Act: Regulates banking institutions in Singapore, particularly relevant when banks are counterparties in repo transactions.
Monetary Authority of Singapore Act: Establishes MAS's regulatory authority and oversight of financial institutions and markets.
MAS Guidelines on Repo Transactions: Specific regulatory guidance from MAS on the conduct of repo transactions in Singapore.
MAS Notice 757: Specific notice dealing with repos for banks, providing detailed requirements for banking institutions.
SGX Rules and Regulations: Exchange rules relevant when repo transactions involve listed securities on the Singapore Exchange.
Securities and Futures (Clearing of Derivatives Contracts) Regulations: Regulations governing the clearing of derivatives contracts, which may be relevant for structured repo transactions.
Securities and Futures (Reporting of Derivatives Contracts) Regulations: Reporting requirements for derivatives contracts, which may apply to certain repo transactions.
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018: Key legislation governing insolvency scenarios, critical for understanding default and closeout provisions in repo agreements.
Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA): International standard agreement for repo transactions, often used as a base template in Singapore.
Income Tax Act: Tax legislation relevant for understanding the tax treatment of repo transactions in Singapore.
Stamp Duties Act: Legislation governing stamp duties that may be applicable to repo documentation and transfers.
