Securities and Futures Act (SFA): Primary legislation governing securities and futures markets in Singapore (Chapter 289). Covers securities lending, licensing requirements, disclosure obligations, and market conduct requirements.
MAS Guidelines and Notices: Regulatory framework including MAS Notice SFA 04-N13 on Risk Based Capital Adequacy Requirements and other guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore for securities lending activities.
Securities and Futures (Financial and Margin Requirements) Regulations: Specific regulations governing financial and margin requirements for securities lending transactions in Singapore.
Companies Act: Chapter 50 of Singapore laws, relevant for corporate aspects and security interests in stock loan transactions.
Personal Property Securities Act: Legislation governing the creation and enforcement of security interests in personal property, including securities.
Bankruptcy Act: Relevant for default scenarios and insolvency proceedings in stock loan agreements.
Income Tax Act: Tax legislation governing the treatment of income, including manufactured payments and dividends in securities lending.
Stamp Duties Act: Legislation governing stamp duties applicable to securities transactions and transfers.
CDP Rules: Rules and requirements of the Central Securities Depository governing securities settlement and custody.
SGX Trading Rules: Singapore Exchange trading rules and requirements applicable to securities lending transactions.
GMSLA Principles: Global Master Securities Lending Agreement principles that influence international securities lending practices.
AML/CFT Requirements: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism requirements, including MAS Notice SFA04-N02.
