Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract law principles in Singapore, including formation, validity, and enforcement of contracts
Contract Law (Amendment) Act 2012: Updates to Singapore's contract law framework, including modifications to contractual rights and obligations
Moneylenders Act (Cap. 188): Regulates moneylending activities and provides protection for borrowers, including interest rate caps and licensing requirements
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Ensures fair trading practices and protects consumer interests in financial transactions
Securities and Futures Act: Regulates financial instruments and securities trading, relevant if the deferred payment involves financial products
Interest Act (Cap. 163): Governs the charging and calculation of interest in financial transactions
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act: Provides framework for charging interest on late commercial payments
Banking Act: Regulates banking institutions and their debt collection practices
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018: Governs insolvency proceedings and debt restructuring in Singapore
Personal Bankruptcy Act: Regulates personal bankruptcy proceedings, relevant for individual debtors
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs the validity and use of electronic signatures and electronic execution of documents
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Regulates stamp duties payable on certain types of agreements and financial instruments
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in agreements and transactions
