Banking Act (Chapter 19): Primary legislation governing banking institutions and operations in Singapore, including the issuance of letters of credit
Monetary Authority of Singapore Act: Establishes regulatory framework for financial institutions and banking practices in Singapore
MAS Notice 646: Specific regulations regarding credit facilities and standby letters of credit issued by banks in Singapore
International Standby Practices (ISP98): International rules governing standby letters of credit, widely used in Singapore's banking sector
UCP 600: Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits - international banking rules applicable to letters of credit
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act: Governs property transactions and related security instruments in Singapore
Landlord and Tenant Act: Regulates relationships between landlords and tenants for commercial, hotel, and residential properties
Property Tax Act: Legislation governing property taxation which may affect lease arrangements
Contract Law (Chapter 53A): Singapore's primary legislation governing formation and enforcement of contracts
Electronic Transactions Act: Provides legal framework for electronic transactions and digital signatures
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and protects parties from unreasonable provisions
Companies Act: Primary legislation governing corporate entities and their business operations in Singapore
Bills of Exchange Act: Governs negotiable instruments including certain aspects of documentary credits
Personal Data Protection Act: Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in commercial transactions
AML/CTF Regulations: Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing regulations applicable to banking transactions
Singapore Code of Corporate Governance: Guidelines for corporate governance practices affecting commercial transactions and documentation
