Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation Sdn Bhd ("MDEC") recently announced that Malaysia has the potential to become a digital hub for ASEAN...

Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC), Asia Pacific's midshore commercial hub, held the Hong Kong leg of its ASEAN Roadshow today.

Many large corporations have long used captives as an alternative to self-insurance to manage their insurance risks – more than 75% of Fortune 500 companies in the world own a captive today.

It has been a busy month with plenty going on, starting with the recently concluded successful joint event ...

Labuan, a federal territory of Malaysia off the coast of Borneo, has been host to a growing financial services sector for over 25 years.

Over the years, Labuan IBFC's leasing sector has grown in tandem with the region's economic growth, as demand for capital equipment has showed no sign of abating in order to meet the demands of a developing region.

The Labuan Development Blueprint 2030 launched by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak recently, will create the pathway to the growth and development of the Federal Territory Labuan.

Clarification Note for Directive on Islamic Financial Business in Labuan IBFC

As I write this, the team and I have been working from home for close to two months and unfortunately, we are still waiting on a clear indication as to when we may return to our offices

Led by Richard Cutcher, Editor of Captive Review, the panel discussion discusses on the findings of the White Paper entitled 'Attitudes towards Captive Insurance in Asia'.

The panel discusses on the intricacies of Base Erosion Profit Shifting initiative and how it affects to the financial services industry.

Both countries remain committed to finalize the IGA between Malaysia and the United States for the implementation of FATCA in Malaysia.

I trust this edition finds you well. As August rolls on, it is heartening to note that notwithstanding all looming uncertainties, Labuan IBFC continues to grow, receiving interest far and wide.

It is no mere coincidence that Labuan derives its name from the word "labuhan" or a port. Its naturally deep, well-sheltered harbour established Labuan's

What a year it has been! Am sure last December none of us ever imagined the challenges and changes we now face on a daily basis.

While the concept has been around for centuries, it has only gained its acceptance in the last two to three decades.

Money broking business is defined as the business of arranging transactions between buyers and sellers in the money or foreign exchange markets as an intermediary in consideration...

Safe, cost effective and close to home.

Trusts and foundations share many similar features. Both have beneficiaries and both vehicles can exist in perpetuity.

World's first solution incorporating the concept of Islamic charitable endowment such as the Waqf Private Client Foundation ensures Labuan IBFC's pole position