Banking Act (Chapter 19): Primary legislation governing banking institutions and operations in Singapore, providing the regulatory framework for bank guarantees
Bills of Exchange Act (Chapter 23): Legislation governing negotiable instruments and relevant to the form and transfer of bank guarantees
Contracts Act (Chapter 53): Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore, applicable to bank guarantee agreements
Securities and Futures Act (Chapter 289): Legislation relevant to financial instruments and securities, which may impact certain aspects of bank guarantees
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore providing specific requirements for banks issuing guarantees
MAS Notice 612: Specific notice on Credit Files, Grading and Provisioning, relevant for banks' internal processes in issuing guarantees
MAS Notice 627: Notice on Transfer of Business, important for understanding the transfer and assignment of bank guarantees
URDG 758: Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees, international standard rules commonly incorporated into bank guarantees
ICC Rules: International Chamber of Commerce rules providing standardized practices for bank guarantees
ISP98: International Standby Practices, providing guidelines for standby letters of credit and bank guarantees
Singapore Case Law: Relevant court decisions and precedents relating to bank guarantees in Singapore jurisdiction
Documentary Credits Principles: Legal principles governing documentary credits and their application to bank guarantees
Unconscionable Conduct Rules: Legal principles regarding unconscionable conduct in relation to demands under bank guarantees
Limitation Act (Chapter 163): Legislation governing time limits for legal actions, relevant for enforcement and claims under bank guarantees
Fraud Exception Rules: Legal principles regarding fraud and exceptions to payment obligations under bank guarantees
