Securities and Futures Act (SFA): Primary legislation governing securities, futures, and derivatives markets in Singapore. Regulates brokers dealing in securities and provides licensing requirements.
Financial Advisers Act (FAA): Regulates financial advisory services in Singapore, including requirements for financial advisers and brokers providing financial advice.
Estate Agents Act 2010: Governs real estate agency work in Singapore, including licensing of property agents and agencies, and commission structures for real estate transactions.
Insurance Act: Regulates insurance business in Singapore, including requirements for insurance brokers and their commission arrangements.
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore covering various aspects of financial services including broker conduct and commission structures.
CEA Regulations: Council for Estate Agencies regulations governing real estate agency practices, including commission guidelines and professional conduct.
SGX Rules: Singapore Exchange rules governing trading activities and broker conduct for securities trading.
Contract Law Act: Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore.
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic transactions and digital signatures, relevant for online broker agreements and digital documentation.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, crucial for handling client information in broker relationships.
AML/CFT Requirements: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism requirements that brokers must comply with in their operations.
Competition Act: Governs fair competition practices, including restrictions on anti-competitive agreements and commission arrangements.
