UCC Article 9: Uniform Commercial Code Article 9 governs secured transactions and provides rules for creation, perfection, and enforcement of security interests in personal property

Trust Indenture Act of 1939: Federal law regulating the issuance of debt securities, requiring appointment of independent trustee to protect bondholders' interests

Securities Act of 1933: Federal law requiring registration of securities offerings and disclosure of material information to investors

Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing secondary market trading of securities and establishing the SEC

State Trust Codes: State-specific laws governing the creation, administration, and enforcement of trusts within each jurisdiction

Uniform Trust Code: Model law adopted by many states providing comprehensive framework for trust administration and management

State Security Interest Regulations: State-specific rules governing creation and enforcement of security interests in property

SEC Regulations: Federal regulatory requirements governing securities transactions and reporting obligations

Federal Reserve Regulations: Banking regulations that may affect security arrangements involving financial institutions

FDIC Requirements: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation rules affecting security arrangements involving bank assets

Bankruptcy Code: Federal law governing bankruptcy proceedings and affecting enforceability of security interests in bankruptcy

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws affecting the tax treatment of trust arrangements and secured transactions

Dodd-Frank Act: Federal law imposing additional requirements on financial institutions and certain security arrangements

Bank Secrecy Act: Federal law requiring financial institutions to assist government agencies in detecting and preventing money laundering

Common Law Fiduciary Duties: Legal principles establishing standards of conduct for trustees and other fiduciaries