Securities and Futures Act (SFA): Primary legislation governing securities offerings, including private placements. Covers securities offering regulations, disclosure requirements, and exemptions for private placements. Critical for structuring compliant private offerings.
Companies Act: Fundamental legislation governing corporate matters, share issuance, directors' duties, and corporate compliance requirements for Singapore companies engaging in private offerings.
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory framework set by the Monetary Authority of Singapore covering private placements, accredited investor requirements, fund offerings, and licensing requirements.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Legislation governing the handling of confidential information, data protection obligations, and consent requirements for data collection and use in private offering documents.
Singapore Code of Corporate Governance: Guidelines establishing corporate governance standards, disclosure requirements, and best practices for companies raising private capital.
AML/CTF Regulations: Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing regulations including KYC requirements, due diligence procedures, and reporting obligations for private offerings.
Common Law Principles: Foundational legal principles covering contract law, confidentiality obligations, and fiduciary duties applicable to private offering memorandums.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific compliance requirements and regulations that may apply depending on the nature of the offering (e.g., real estate, financial services).
