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Malaysia's Federal Legislation published Labuan Financial Services and Securities (Amendment) Regulations 2026 under Statutory Order P.U. (A) 246/2026. The amendment modifies the existing regulatory framework governing financial services and securities operations within the Labuan Financial Services and Securities Authority (Labuan FSSA) jurisdiction. The Labuan FSSA oversees the Labuan International Financial Centre (LIFC), which operates as Malaysia's offshore financial services hub. The amendment regulations represent an update to the existing Labuan Financial Services and Securities Regulations, which establish the foundational rules for licensed institutions, market conduct, and regulatory compliance within the centre. While specific substantive changes are not detailed in the available source material, regulatory amendments of this nature typically address evolving market conditions, international compliance standards, operational requirements for financial institutions, or procedural updates to licensing and supervision frameworks. The amendment may impact licensed banks, investment firms, insurance operators, and other financial service providers operating within the Labuan LIFC. Stakeholders operating within or seeking to establish operations in the Labuan LIFC should review the full text of the amendment regulations to identify any changes affecting their compliance obligations, operational procedures, or regulatory requirements. The amendment took effect upon publication in the Federal Legislation gazette. REFERENCES: Malaysia Federal Legislation, P.U. (A) 246/2026: Labuan Financial Services and Securities (Amendment) Regulations 2026