Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract law in Singapore, establishing fundamental principles of contract formation and enforcement
Contract Law (Amendment) Act 2012: Updates to Singapore's contract law framework, incorporating modern commercial practices
Moneylenders Act (Cap. 188): Regulates money lending activities in Singapore, including licensing requirements and restrictions on lending practices
Moneylenders Rules 2009: Detailed regulations implementing the Moneylenders Act, specifying operational requirements and borrower protections
Banking Act (Cap. 19): Regulates banking institutions and certain financial transactions, relevant if loan involves regulated financial institutions
Financial Advisers Act (Cap. 110): Governs financial advisory services and may be relevant if loan involves financial advice or structured products
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Relevant for corporate loans, including requirements for company charges and securities
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs the validity and use of electronic signatures and electronic execution of documents
Stamp Duties Act: Requires proper stamping of loan documents and specifies applicable duties
Common Law Principles: English common law principles applicable to contracts in Singapore, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations: Compliance requirements to prevent money laundering through loan transactions
