Banking Act (Cap. 19): Primary banking legislation in Singapore that governs banking institutions and their operations, including the issuance of letters of credit
MAS Act: Establishes the regulatory framework for the Monetary Authority of Singapore and its oversight of financial institutions
MAS Notice 646: Specific guidelines issued by MAS regarding the handling of Letters of Credit and Bills of Exchange by banks in Singapore
UCP 600: Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits - International rules governing the operation of Letters of Credit, widely adopted in Singapore
Contract Law (Cap. 43): Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, execution, and enforcement in Singapore
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Basic framework for civil matters including commercial transactions and property dealings
Land Titles Act (Cap. 157): Legislation governing real estate titles and registration in Singapore, relevant for lease-related matters
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Regulates property transactions and transfers, including leasing arrangements
Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act: Governs the maintenance and management of buildings, relevant for commercial lease arrangements
International Enterprise Singapore Act: Framework for international trade and business transactions in Singapore
Bills of Exchange Act (Cap. 23): Regulates negotiable instruments including certain aspects of documentary credits
MAS Notice 626: Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing requirements for banks handling Letters of Credit
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Ensures fair trading practices and consumer protection in commercial transactions
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and provides protection against unreasonable contract conditions
