Securities and Futures Act: Primary legislation governing securities, futures and investment products in Singapore. Essential for structuring investment agreements and ensuring compliance with securities regulations.
Companies Act: Fundamental legislation governing corporate entities in Singapore, including their ability to enter into investment agreements and related corporate actions.
Contracts Act: Basic law governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore. Crucial for ensuring the investment repayment agreement is legally binding.
Moneylenders Act: Regulates money lending activities in Singapore. May be relevant if the investment structure could be characterized as a loan arrangement.
Civil Law Act: Contains provisions affecting civil matters including contracts, particularly regarding formalities and enforcement of agreements.
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore governing financial transactions and investments.
Financial Advisers Act: Regulates financial advisory services. Relevant if the investment agreement involves financial advice or structured products.
Securities and Futures Regulations: Detailed regulations supplementing the Securities and Futures Act, providing specific requirements for investment-related transactions.
Stamp Duties Act: Governs stamp duty obligations on certain documents and transactions in Singapore.
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations: Requirements for preventing money laundering in financial transactions, including know-your-customer (KYC) obligations.
Mediation Act: Framework for mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism in Singapore.
Arbitration Act: Governs arbitration proceedings in Singapore, relevant if choosing arbitration as the dispute resolution method.
