The 2015 Malaysian budget has been released and with no major surprises in store the main focus was the implementation of a Goods and Services Tax in 2015.

The Finance Bill 2020 (‘Bill') was passed by the Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives) and the Dewan Negara (Senate) of the Malaysian Parliament on 17 and 28 December 2020 respectively.

Growth drivers have been identified in Labuan Development Blueprint 2030 (Labuan Blueprint) as the engine of Labuan's economy to keep Labuan's growth at the rapid rate as experienced in the previous years.

On February 17, 2023, the Securities Commission Malaysia ("SC") published the revised Guidelines on Sustainable and Responsible Investment Funds ("Guidelines") setting out the...

BNM has on 3 February 2023 issued a discussion paper on its proposed Financial Inclusion Framework 2023-2026 ("Framework") and inviting feedback by 31 March 2023.

Labuan IBFC continues to provide fit-for-digital business structures to facilitate various digital financial-related businesses in the Centre

Several additions were made to the list of permitted disclosures set out in the Financial Services Act 2013 (‘FSA'), the Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 (‘IFSA')...

We are so immensely encouraged by the growth seen in the jurisdiction, as we move from strength to strength, looking forward to the strategic roadmap due to be launched by Labuan FSA in 2022.

Yes, it has been challenging to be traditionally happy in welcoming 2021 with COVID-19 still abound but I am sure we are all breathing a sigh of relief with the vaccine advancements...

As the year starts to wind down, it feels as if most of us are ready and waiting to return to our life pre-pandemic - well as close as possible to it.

Dear Friends of Labuan, They say that for every grey cloud, there is a silver lining. So as the pandemic enters its second wave in Malaysia, for us in Labuan IBFC the silver lining is definitely...

Circular on Guidance for Carbon Credit Trading and Related Activities in Labuan IBFC

Labuan IBFC Inc. and TRX Corporation (TRXC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore joint market development initiatives and strengthen Malaysia's position as a regional financial gateway. The collaboration aims to connect complementary capabilities between Malaysia's international business and financial centre and its International Financial Centre, creating clearer pathways for businesses and investors across the region.

Protected cell captive (PCC) solutions can provide a variety of benefits.

A collaborative forum brought together Islamic estate planning professionals, Shariah advisers, and wealth management experts to explore integrated approaches to wealth preservation...

The Asian Captive Conference (ACC) 2024, co-hosted by Labuan IBFC Incorporated Sdn Bhd (Labuan IBFC Inc.) and the Labuan International Insurance Association (LIIA), took place yesterday at the Sime Darby Convention Centre.

On 15 August 2023, Labuan IBFC officially launched its first AML/CFT compliance platform with the formation of the Labuan Bank Compliance Officers' Networking Group...

A torrent of technology-driven innovation in financial markets and services has reshaped how markets are structured; how companies access and deploy capital; how investors respond and react to information and how customers receive and use financial services in their new innovative form.