Legal Alert | Can cryptocurrency validly discharge a debt in Malaysia?
The Court of Appeal has affirmed that cryptocurrency may constitute valid repayment of a debt where it is accepted by…
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Advising a Licensed Money Broking Company on LFSA Regulatory Enforcement and AML/CFT Non-Compliance
Our Firm led by the Managing Partner, Nazmi Zaini and supported by our Legal Associate, Zahid Zulkifli advised a Labuan-based…
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Legal Alert | Labuan FSA Fee Schedule Amendments Now in Force.
The Labuan Government has revised the fee schedules payable to the Labuan Financial Services Authority (“Labuan FSA”) through seven amendment…
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Tools for Fundraising, Legal Housekeeping for All Malaysian Businesses
INTRODUCTION Fundraising is a strategic exercise for any business and is not merely a question of obtaining capital. It is…
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Labuan FSA Guidelines : Compliance Function for Labuan Financial Institutions
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
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
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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Advising “Bayarlah” On Collaboration With Paynet And Compliance As A Larger Merchant Acquirer
Our Financial Services practice group, led by Managing Partner Nazmi Zaini and supported by Associate Maryam Amilah, advised Beez Fintech…
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Proposed Amendments to Guidelines on Recognized Markets – Implications on Digital Asset Exchange
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
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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