Labuan International Business and Financial Centre sees Vietnam as a potential market and confident that its diverse offerings and transparent structures will attract business enterprises in this emerging economy.

Although domestic flights have resumed faster than initially anticipated, the fact that many international borders remain closed

As we look forward to embracing 2019, it's time to celebrate our achievements and reflect on the learnings

As Asia Pacific's preferred international business and Financial centre, Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) provides businesses and private clients an ideal balance...

I trust this note finds you well and safe, notwithstanding the surging COVID-19 cases globally. On the homefront, Malaysia is undergoing its third wave of infections, and Labuan has been affected more

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...

I trust this note finds you well, even with the resurgence in COVID cases domestically and globally.

Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) received the Highly Commended award for International Captive Domicile at the European Captive Review Awards 2023.

EVALUATIONS WERE ALSO ANOTHER RECURRENT FEATURE IN 2018 FOR THE CENTRE. SIMILAR TO OTHER JURISDICTIONS INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRES

It is an opportune time for us to review of the current tax framework for Labuan," the Chairman said.

The 8th Asian Captive Conference brought together regulators, industry leaders, and risk professionals to explore how captive insurance is evolving as a strategic risk-financing tool in Asia. The event featured regulatory perspectives from multiple jurisdictions, the launch of Asia's first women's network in captive insurance, and discussions on emerging applications including parametric insurance and climate risk management.

There has been unprecedented pressure on both tax neutral countries and the users of these tax efficient jurisdictions, to pay what is deemed a 'fair' amount of tax.

This panel shared some creative uses for captives including how captive owners, managers, and brokers are managing post-Covid and the related challenges & opportunities.

"It is not an option for us to remain where we are. We must embrace the new reality, change course and design a new strategy for our industry. Or else we will perish. We are in this as a community."

I sincerely hope this edition of Insight Plus finds you and those dear to you, in the best of health and spirit. Malaysia has initiated a "Movement Control Order" to keep COVID-19 at bay.

Time flies and we're already in the final month of 2017! The past month has been packed with the team busy with events in China - Shanghai, Beijing and Tianjin, and across to the western side...

The recently announced Labuan IBFC 2018 industry performance, clearly demonstrates that there is indeed a flight to quality amongst users of IFCs and that we are still the preferred IFC in Asia!

Islamic finance is rapidly evolving, thanks to cutting-edge technology that simplifies financial services and promotes inclusivity.

Labuan is a financial centre located in Malaysia. The following article discusses its role and features, including tax and trusts regimes.

In this interview, International Investment's Pedro Gonçalves talks with Labuan IBFC CEO Farah Jaafar-Crossby about some of the unique solutions the financial centre offers