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Asian Captive Conference draws 300 as Labuan launches women’s network
14 September 2026
Kuala Lumpur Reporter Elliot Hayes

The eighth Asian Captive Conference brought together more than 300 risk and industry professionals in Kuala Lumpur on 10 September, co-organised by Labuan IBFC and the Labuan International Insurance Association.

Labuan confirms work permit threshold holds under revised Malaysian policy
21 July 2026
Labuan Reporter Elliot Hayes

The Labuan FSA confirms that the salary threshold prescribed for expatriate work permits in the Labuan IBFC remains valid under Malaysia's revised expatriate employment policy, which takes effect on 1 June 2026.

Labuan captive premiums climb 7.2% to US$726m as 10 new entrants join market
28 April 2026
Labuan Reporter Elliot Hayes

Labuan IBFC captive gross premiums rise 7.2% to US$726 million in 2025, with 10 new entrants joining the sector including seven protected cell company (PCC) cells, according to the latest Market Report from the Labuan FSA.

Labuan FSA aligns banking standards with Basel III framework
18 March 2026
Labuan Reporter Elliot Hayes

The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) strengthens its commitment to international banking practices by aligning its capital standards with the Basel III framework.

Registration opens for 8th Asian Captive Conference in Kuala Lumpur
17 February 2026
Labuan Reporter Nicole Bennett

Registration is now open for the 8th Asian Captive Conference (ACC 2026), taking place on Thursday, 10 September 2026 at the Sime Darby Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Labuan IBFC Appoints Ben Quah as Chief Executive Officer
26 November 2025
Kuala Lumpur Reporter John Savage

Labuan IBFC Incorporated Sdn Bhd appoints Ben Quah as its new Chief Executive Officer. Quah’s appointment is intended to strengthen the leadership of the international financial centre and accelerate strategic initiatives.

Labuan IBFC unveils 'MADANI Captive' in 2026 Budget
16 October 2025
Reporter John Savage

The Labuan IBFC introduces the MADANI Captive Insurance Programme as a new national risk management instrument under Malaysia’s 2026 budget.

Labuan IBFC announces two new board members
26 August 2025
Malaysia Reporter Matthew Challis

The Malaysian financial hub is ‘pleased’ to announce new board members, Annie Undikai and Dr Ken Lim

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Structuring beyond the captive: The strategic use of Labuan PCCs

The captive conversation has moved on from whether to form one to how best to structure it. Dr Wong Wan Zhen, Executive Director cum Principal Officer at BBS Trust International Limited, makes the case for Labuan’s protected cell company framework as the logical next step in captive design.

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Empowering captives with experience

Abie Pua, principal officer at Howden PCC (L) Bhd. and speaking on behalf of Labuan IBFC, highlights the jurisdiction’s growing appeal as a strategic hub for captive insurance in Asia

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Driving growth and innovation in Labuan

Experts from Labuan International Business and Financial Centre share their thoughts about captive insurance success and the future outlook of the jurisdiction

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One to watch

Industry experts discuss the growth potential of the immature yet competitive captive market in Asia Pacific, as well as emerging risks and the importance of robust regulatory regimes

Interviews
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Nadeeka Sarah
Labuan IBFC

Nadeeka Sarah, events manager at Labuan IBFC, talks to CIT about the upcoming Asian Captive Conference in Kuala Lumpur and what attendees can expect

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Asian Captive Conference

The Asian Captive Conference details what’s in store for this year’s event and offers insight into the opportunities and panel discussion that will be on offer

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Labuan

Datuk Iskandar Mohd Nuli summarises how Labuan IBFC provides a complete captive-centric ecosystem that caters to the lifecycle of a self-insurance company

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Labuan

Datuk Iskandar Mohd Nuli, executive chairman cum CEO of Labuan IBFC Incorporated Sdn Bhd, explains how Labuan’s international business and financial centre provides a captive-centric ecosystem

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Labuan

The Labuan International Business and Financial Centre is home to a captive-centric ecosystem that provides end-to-end support and management

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Labuan

With captive insurance to have a primary focus in Labuan IBFC’s five-year strategic roadmap, Annie Undikai, managing director of Brighton Management and deputy chairman of LIIA, talks to Rebecca Delaney about Labuan IBFC’s position as one of the fastest-growing risk and reinsurance intermediation centres in Asia

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