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  • Labuan FSA Guidelines : Compliance Function for Labuan Financial Institutions

    April 2, 2026
    Introduction The Labuan Financial Services Authority (“Labuan FSA”), established under the Labuan Financial Services Authority Act 1996, continues to enhance…
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  • Things To Consider For Offering Of Broking Services For Digital Assets – Criteria & Requirements

    March 4, 2026
    Introduction Digital asset broking in Malaysia operates within a regulated capital markets framework overseen by the Securities Commission Malaysia (“SC”)….
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  • Point-of-Service QR Payments In Malaysia: Salient Obligations for Acquirers and Merchants

    February 5, 2026
    Introduction: Development of Payment Systems in Malaysia Malaysia’s payment landscape has undergone a steady transformation over the past few decades,…
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  • Proposed Amendments to Guidelines on Recognized Markets – Implications on Digital Asset Exchange

    September 11, 2025
    Pursuant to the Malaysian regulatory framework, any person intending to establish or operate a recognised market, such as digital asset…
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  • Powers of Competent Authorities under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities (Amendment) Act 2024

    August 26, 2025
    INTRODUCTION In December 2024, Malaysia introduced significant amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act…
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  • Consumer Credit Act: Insights Of Phased Implementation

    April 24, 2025
    Introduction of the Consumer Credit Bill 2025 Regulations continue to be seen as critical to achieve stability in the increasingly…
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  • Prediction Market Platforms: Legal Analysis on Regulatory Compliance in Malaysia

    February 21, 2025
    What are Prediction Market Platforms? Prediction markets are decentralized platforms accessible to the public, enabling participants to engage in real-time…
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  • Strengthening Regulatory Compliance: Updates On The Revised Guidelines On Labuan Money Broker Business

    December 3, 2024
    Strengthening Regulatory Compliance: Updates On The Revised Guidelines On Labuan Money Broker Business Introduction On 9 September 2024, the Labuan…
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  • Interest Schemes In Malaysia

    October 16, 2024
    INTEREST SCHEMES IN MALAYSIA Interest schemes in Malaysia are regulated by the Interest Scheme Act 2016 (“ISA 2016”). Introduced alongside…
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