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Labuan FSA was honoured to welcome Mr Nianshan Zhang, Director General of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), during his visit to our office on 22 May 2026.

Led by Mr Affendi Rashdi, the Director General (DG) of Labuan FSA, the Authority shared an overview of Labuan IBFC and exchanged insights on potential collaboration opportunities in sustainable finance, infrastructure financing, and Islamic finance.

The visit marked a meaningful engagement in strengthening regional financial ecosystems and supporting sustainable economic development.

Labuan FSA successfully hosted its 3rd Integrity Forum at the Labuan International School (LIS) Auditorium under the theme, “From Integrity to Impact: Better Governance, Zero Corruption.”

Encik Syahrul Imran Mahadzir, Deputy Director General of Labuan FSA, in his opening remarks, emphasised that integrity is not merely an aspiration, but a daily discipline as Labuan FSA advances towards the implementation of the MS ISO 37001:2025 Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS).

The forum brought together representatives from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB) Labuan, Financial Park Labuan (FPL), and Perbadanan Labuan (PL), reflecting a shared commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance.

Speakers from MACC, SIRIM Berhad, and industry experts shared valuable insights on MACC Act compliance and the broader societal impact of corruption. The programme concluded with an engaging panel discussion, reinforcing a clear message: Labuan FSA leads with values, corruption is not an option, and integrity remains our highest priority.

Courtesy Visit by Sahibus Samahah Ahmad Fauwaz bin Fadzil, M***i Wilayah Persekutuan, and his delegation to Labuan Financial Services Authority on 13 May 2026. The delegation was warmly received by Mr Affendi Rashdi, Director General of Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA), together with representatives from various relevant units.

The visit featured meaningful discussions on potential collaboration with Jabatan M***i Negara to strengthen the Islamic financial ecosystem and further promote Shariah-compliant finance in Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC).

Labuan FSA has successfully conducted a knowledge-sharing session on Wealth Management for our officers to enhance technical competencies and deepen product knowledge in this important area.

The session supports our ongoing efforts to improve the quality and efficiency of our regulatory reviews.

We were honoured to have Pn Farah Deba Mohamed Sofian, Chairwoman of STEP Malaysia, to share valuable insights, practical industry perspectives, and extensive experience in wealth management.

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Labuan FSA hosted a visit from the Faculty of International Finance, Universiti Malaysia Sabah Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL), comprising 80 final-year students from the International and Offshore Banking Programme (HE20), led by Dr. Jaludin Janteng.

The session featured a comprehensive briefing on the roles of Labuan FSA and the development of Labuan IBFC, alongside key insights into Islamic finance. It concluded with an engaging experience-sharing session by a UMSKAL alumnus currently serving in Labuan FSA.

Labuan FSA participated in Money20/20 Asia and Policy20 in Bangkok from 21 to 23 April 2026.

At the Policy20 panel, Mr Affendi Rashdi, Director General of Labuan FSA joined senior representatives from Bangladesh and Philippines to discuss how intelligent infrastructure, regulatory clarity, and technology can advance financial inclusion.

Labuan FSA also participated in a high-level roundtable with fellow regulators, sharing insights on regulatory sandboxes and the evolving supervisory landscape for AI. Ms Doreen highlighted Labuan IBFC’s priorities and reaffirmed its commitment to continuously strengthen and develop the centre through collaboration and knowledge exchange with peer regulators.

Labuan FSA is honoured to have participated in this impactful event, where sessions were highly insightful and engaging, particularly the closed-door discussions with peer regulators. It was a great platform and opportunity to connect with global industry players, exchange ideas, and promote Labuan IBFC.

Look forward to continued contributions and participation next year!

Labuan FSA participated in the Money20/20 Asia & Policy20 in Bangkok

From panel discussions to high-level roundtables, Labuan FSA led by Mr Affendi Rashdi, Director General of Labuan FSA shared insights on financial inclusion, regulatory sandboxes, and the evolving AI landscape. Labuan FSA also connected with global regulators and industry leaders to exchange ideas and promote Labuan IBFC.

Honoured and grateful to be invited. See you again next year!