UCP 600: Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits - The primary international rules governing letters of credit operations globally
ISBP: International Standard Banking Practice - Detailed guidelines for examination of documents under UCP 600
ICC Rules: International Chamber of Commerce rules providing additional governance for international banking operations
Bills of Exchange Act: Singapore Chapter 23 - Primary legislation governing negotiable instruments including certain aspects of letters of credit
Banking Act: Singapore Chapter 19 - Regulatory framework for banking institutions handling letters of credit
Electronic Transactions Act: Singapore legislation governing electronic transactions including electronic letters of credit
Singapore Contract Law: General contract law principles applicable to letters of credit in Singapore
MAS Regulations: Monetary Authority of Singapore regulations governing banking operations and letter of credit transactions
Autonomy Principle: Legal principle establishing that letters of credit are independent from the underlying contract
Strict Compliance Doctrine: Legal principle requiring exact compliance with letter of credit terms and conditions
Fraud Exception: Legal principle allowing banks to refuse payment in cases of proven fraud
Singapore Case Law: Relevant Singapore court decisions establishing precedents for letter of credit disputes
