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Inside Labuan IBFC, the Malaysian centre built for cross-border finance
Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC), a Malaysian cross-border finance hub, entered the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) in 2025, ranking 60th out of 120. The article highlights growing complexity in cross-border finance due to stricter regulations and transparency demands, positioning Labuan IBFC as a response to these challenges.
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