Securities and Futures Act (SFA): Primary legislation that regulates trading of securities and derivatives, including licensing requirements and market conduct provisions for derivative trading
Financial Advisers Act (FAA): Governs financial advisory services and relevant advisory aspects of swap arrangements in Singapore
Banking Act: Contains provisions on banking activities and restrictions, particularly relevant if any parties to the swap agreement are banks
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory framework issued by Monetary Authority of Singapore covering risk management practices, documentation requirements, and margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives
MAS Notice SFA 04-N15: Specific regulatory notice detailing reporting requirements for OTC derivatives contracts
ISDA Master Agreement: While not legislation, it's the standard market practice framework that needs to be aligned with Singapore law for swap agreements
Contract Law (Chapter 53A): Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies for breach in Singapore
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Legislation that places restrictions on exclusion clauses in contracts under Singapore law
Companies Act: Governs corporate authority, capacity issues, and registration requirements for companies entering into swap agreements
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations: Regulatory framework to prevent money laundering through financial instruments including swap agreements
Singapore Tax Laws: Tax legislation and regulations affecting the treatment of loan swap agreements and related transactions
Insolvency Laws: Legal framework governing default scenarios and insolvency situations in relation to swap agreements
