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In recent years, there has been increasing awareness of corporate social responsibility ("CSR") and a global shift towards sustainable market practices– especially in light of the various climate emergencies...

The purpose of the Guidelines is to clarify the application procedure, operational and regulatory requirements for Labuan companies carrying out leasing business in Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (IBFC).

Normally, when a company seeks a listing on a stock exchange, it will already have an existing business that fulfils the relevant criteria, such as profit record and minimum market capitalisation...

According to United Nations Conference on Trade and Development ("UNCTAD"), the number of cross-border mergers and acquisitions ("M&A") globally declined by 15% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2020.

On 27 December 2019, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) issued an exposure draft on the Licensing Framework for Digital Banks (Exposure Draft). According to BNM, up to five licences may be issued...

Captive insurance, while dating back to the 1950s, has enjoyed increasing popularity in recent decades. Basically, a captive insurance is wholly owned and controlled by those it insures.

In Malaysia, Stamp duty is a tax levied on a variety of written instruments specifies in the First Schedule of Stamp Duty Act 1949...

A banker's duty of secrecy in Malaysia is statutory as it is clearly provided under the Financial Services Act 2013 ("FSA").

On 31 December 2020, Bank Negara Malaysia (‘BNM') issued the Policy Document on Licensing Framework for Digital Banks (‘Framework Document') and a set of Frequently Asked Questions (‘FAQs').

Adverse consequences naturally followed such as the loss of income and jobs and closure of many businesses.

In today’s evolving business environment, some Labuan Financial Institutions (LFIs) may utilise third party service providers or GSS to support the performance of certain functions (such as accounting, Information Technology support, compliance, internal audit and administrative services).

Sixteen years into the new millennium of 2000, Asia has cemented its place as the world's premier go-to destination for growth and opening of markets, and the land of untold development opportunities.

Capital Gains Tax ("CGT") has been introduced in Malaysia through the Budget 2024, marking a significant shift in the country's tax landscape.

Management of a strata scheme development is always technically daunting, especially for new developers, building managers

Insurable interest is one of the most fundamental concepts in insurance law and is not without its share of criticism and discombobulation.

Maqasid al-Shariah and the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals ("SDGs"), though distinct in origin and scope, share considerable alignment, particularly in the context of takaful...

On 5 February 2021, Bank Negara Malaysia (‘BNM') issued a press release announcing an additional allocation of RM2.0 billion for the Targeted Relief and Recovery Facility (‘TRRF')...