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Banking Act (Cap. 19): Primary legislation governing banking institutions in Singapore, which provides the regulatory framework for banks issuing guarantees

Bills of Exchange Act (Cap. 23): Legislation governing negotiable instruments and related banking documents in Singapore

Monetary Authority of Singapore Act (Cap. 186): Establishes MAS's regulatory authority and oversight of financial institutions, including their guarantee operations

Singapore Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement applicable to bank guarantees

Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Legislation controlling the use of unfair terms in contracts, including bank guarantees

MAS Guidelines on Risk Management Practices: Regulatory guidelines providing framework for risk management in banking operations including guarantee issuance

MAS Notice 612: Specific guidelines on credit risk management practices for banks in Singapore

MAS Notice 637: Guidelines specifying risk-based capital adequacy requirements for Singapore-incorporated banks

URDG 758: ICC Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees - International standard rules for demand guarantees

ISP98: International Standby Practices - Guidelines governing standby letters of credit and similar instruments

UCP 600: Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits - ICC rules for documentary credits

Doctrine of Strict Compliance: Legal principle requiring exact compliance with terms of the guarantee for payment

Principle of Autonomy: Legal principle establishing that bank guarantees are independent from the underlying transaction

Fraud Exception: Legal doctrine allowing banks to refuse payment under guarantees in cases of proven fraud