Labuan International Financial Exchange (LFX) is a financial exchange based in Labuan IBFC. It was established to complement the various business financial services currently available in the jurisdiction.
LFX is limited by shares and is wholly owned by Bursa Malaysia Berhad. LFX is a full-fledged exchange with listing and trading facilities. Its initial focus will be the listing of financial instruments.
Labuan banking means the business of receiving deposits on current accounts, deposit accounts, savings accounts, and includes the investment banking business, Labuan financial business, Islamic banking business and such other transactions and terms and conditions as specified by Labuan FSA in any currency including Malaysian Ringgit where permitted by Bank Negara Malaysia.
Investment banking means the business of providing credit facilities and consultancy and advisory services relating to corporate and investment matters, including making investments on behalf of any person. Other activities include undertaking foreign exchange transactions, interest rate swaps, dealings in derivative instruments or derivative financial instruments or any other similar risk management activities.
Islamic banking is defined as a banking business that is in accordance with Shariah principles.
Organisations that meet the following minimum criteria may apply for a Labuan banking licence:
RM10 million or its equivalent in any other currency.
