This masterclass will provide updates on the Jurisdiction’s latest developments and sectoral offerings. There will also be discussions on how Labuan IBFC’s robust ecosystem, which presents end-to-end services, is poised to continue serving as an ideal domicile for corporates looking to expand their business.
Seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. Register now to secure your seat. For further inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].
Speakers
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Serene Liaw, Deputy Director, Strategic Planning and Investor Relations, Labuan IBFC Inc.
Serene Liaw, Deputy Director, Strategic Planning and Investor Relations, Labuan IBFC Inc.
Serene Liaw is the Deputy Director, Strategic Planning and Investor Relations of Labuan IBFC Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA), the statutory Regulatory Authority for Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC), under the purview of Ministry of Finance, Malaysia. Labuan IBFC Incorporated serves as the jurisdiction’s official market development agency.
Prior to joining Labuan IBFC Incorporated, she was attached to Labuan FSA for more than 10 years and headed the Business Policy Unit there. Prior hands-on experience as a regulator on policy formulation and international tax compliance has provided Serene a deeper understanding of financial solutions as well as a solid foundation in the promotion and market development initiatives of Labuan IBFC. -
Masdayana Md Setamam, CEO, Bank Islam Trust Company (Labuan) Ltd.
Masdayana Md Setamam, CEO, Bank Islam Trust Company (Labuan) Ltd.
Masdayana Md Setamam has 18 years of experience in the Labuan Trust Company, Islamic Banking and financial industry, spearheading strategic operations, international business expansion, business turnaround towards sustainable profitable growth and more. Her expertise covers wealth management planning, foundation establishment, charitable initiatives, trust formation, Labuan company incorporation and a wide range of products and services offered within Labuan's International Business Financial Centre. She is also well-versed in strategic planning, sales, marketing, cash flow management, regulatory compliance, product development, risk management and relationship management, coupled with a vast network of high-net-worth clients.
She currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer/Principal Officer at Bank Islam Trust Company (Labuan) Ltd and other key roles at Bank Islam Group companies, such as Head of Labuan Offshore Business at Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad and Head of BIMB Offshore Company Management Services, a subsidiary of Bank Islam Trust.
Masdayana has a robust educational background, including a Bachelor of International Business from the University of Malaysia Sabah, a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Strategic Management from the University of Technology Malaysia and a Certified Trust Officer license from the Labuan Financial Services Authority. She is also a Certified Anti-Money Laundering & Counter Financing of Terrorism Compliance Officer from the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers. Currently, Masdayana is pursuing a PhD in Management with a focus on Marketing Communication and Branding at the University of Technology Malaysia under the supervision of Professor Fauziah Sh. Ahmad. Additionally, she is also pursuing a Chartered Bankers certification with the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers and the Cambridge Islamic Finance Structuring Master Programme from the Cambridge Institute of Islamic Finance to enhance her knowledge in the financial and banking industry ecosystem. -
Jo An Yee, EXCO, MAYCHAM HK & Macau, Partner, HK & Macau International Tax & Transaction Services Leader APAC Tax Technology Sector Leader, Ernst & Young
Jo An Yee, EXCO, MAYCHAM HK & Macau, Partner, HK & Macau International Tax & Transaction Services Leader APAC Tax Technology Sector Leader, Ernst & Young
Jo-An is an experienced International Tax Partner specializing in Hong Kong and international tax matters, with a particular emphasis on the technology and telecommunications sectors. She demonstrates a strong aptitude for collaborating with clients to implement tax-efficient structures, optimize global tax planning strategies, and ensure compliance with intricate international tax regulations.
With her exceptional leadership skills, Jo-An effectively leads cross-functional international teams on complex multi-jurisdictional projects. She actively engages in the tax community by hosting seminars, mentoring technology start-ups, collaborating with prominent accounting bodies, and authoring thought leadership papers on tax-related subjects.
Furthermore, Jo-An holds positions on the Executive Committee of the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce – HK branch and International Fiscal Association – HK branch working with government and policy makers, where she actively supports companies venturing into the Asia Pacific region. Additionally, Jo-An is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, currently spearheading the Professional Women Network in Hong Kong.
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Lai Voon Keat, EXCO, MAYCHAM HK & Macau, Managing Partner, M.B. Kemp LLP
Lai Voon Keat, EXCO, MAYCHAM HK & Macau, Managing Partner, M.B. Kemp LLP.
Voon’s particular set of professional skills isn’t quite covered by the label “senior corporate/commercial lawyer”. He suggests the daily reality is somewhere between “Legal Doctor” and “Commercial Co-Strategist”.
To his client roster, which includes upper management and entrepreneurs across a breadth of industries, Voon’s business-minded approach frequently makes him more of a trusted long-term consigliere than an ad-hoc legal advisor.
As Managing Partner at KEMP, his attitude sets the tone for the firm’s working ethos: effective legal representation takes a holistic long view of a client’s commercial prospects and goals. An MBA and stint as a management consultant early in his career enable him to look at the most involved legal questions through a commercial lens.
With 28 years’ practice under his belt, he’s an authority on international corporate finance, capital markets, M&A, commercial contracts and the dynamic growth field of technology law. He founded Stephenson Harwood’s technology practice in China, and went on to do the same for UK capital markets and private wealth.
Putting his Big Law portfolio and expertise to work for every client, in a lean and agile setting that fosters trust and long-term partnership – Voon is happy to be leading the KEMP tribe.
Date:
13 November 2023
(Monday)
Time:
10.00am - 12.00pm
Address:
Renaissance Harbour View Hotel
1 Harbour Road
Wan Chai
Hong Kong
