Banking Act (Cap. 19): Primary legislation regulating banking business and financial institutions in Singapore. Contains crucial provisions on lending limits and restrictions that must be reflected in facility agreements.
Monetary Authority of Singapore Act (Cap. 186): Framework legislation governing financial sector regulation and monetary/credit policies. Essential for understanding regulatory compliance requirements in facility agreements.
Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Relevant for facilities involving securities or derivatives. Contains specific provisions on securities-based lending that may need to be incorporated.
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Fundamental contract law legislation that governs the basic principles of contract formation and enforcement in Singapore.
Moneylenders Act (Cap. 188): Contains regulations on interest rates, including caps and usury provisions that must be considered in facility agreement terms.
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Key legislation for corporate borrowers, particularly regarding security and collateral arrangements in facility agreements.
Property Law Act: Governs aspects related to real property security and must be considered when drafting security provisions involving real estate.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Relevant when the facility agreement might involve consumer borrowers, ensuring fair trading practices and consumer protection.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in facility agreements and related documentation.
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018: Critical legislation governing enforcement rights, creditor remedies, and insolvency scenarios in facility agreements.
AML/CFT Regulations: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism regulations that must be reflected in facility agreement compliance provisions.
MAS Guidelines and Notices: Regulatory guidelines and notices issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore that must be incorporated into facility agreement terms and conditions.
Foreign Exchange Control Regulations: Regulations governing cross-border lending and foreign exchange aspects that need to be addressed in international facility agreements.
