Bills of Exchange Act (Chapter 23): Primary legislation governing negotiable instruments including banker's acceptances in Singapore, defining rights and obligations of parties involved
Banking Act (Chapter 19): Core banking legislation in Singapore that regulates banking institutions and their operations, including trade finance activities
UCP 600: Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits - International rules governing letters of credit, widely adopted in Singapore banking practice
ISP98: International Standby Practices - Standard rules for standby letters of credit, complementing UCP 600
Contract Law (Chapter 53B): Fundamental legislation governing contractual relationships and obligations in Singapore
Electronic Transactions Act (Chapter 88): Legislation governing electronic transactions and digital signatures, relevant for electronic presentation of documents
Currency Act (Chapter 69): Legislation governing currency matters in Singapore, relevant for cross-border transactions
Monetary Authority of Singapore Act (Chapter 186): Establishes MAS's regulatory authority and oversight of financial institutions
MAS Notice 648: Specific regulatory notice on Bankers' Acceptances issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore
MAS Notice 643: Regulatory notice governing transactions with related parties, ensuring proper risk management
MAS Guidelines on Risk Management Practices: Regulatory guidelines for financial institutions on risk management, including trade finance operations
ICC Rules for Bank-to-Bank Reimbursements: International standards governing reimbursement between banks in trade finance transactions
International Standard Banking Practice (ISBP): Detailed guidelines for examining documents under UCP 600, ensuring consistency in document checking
