It has certainly been a strong start to the first quarter, and I would like to thank everyone for their kind support during my first 100 days as CEO. I am looking forward to your support towards building a stronger jurisdiction for all.

Keeping to the pace, we will be in Gulf in the 3rd week of April, attending as well as hosting conferences and market development meetings with tax and wealth intermediaries in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain.

We believe our position as an Asian substance-enabling, cost-effective, midshore intermediation centre is a key to attracting even more Gulf-based businesses and families to Labuan IBFC. Of course, our unquestionable leadership in Islamic Finance is a distinct added advantage!

Finally, thank you for the support shown towards the recently concluded Asset Leasing Symposium 2018. For those unable to attend, the presentation decks are now available here and videos will be uploaded soon. Our article this month focuses on the need for the revision to the Guidelines and recaps the key changes.

Till next month, happy reading.

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