Labuan investment bank licence, filed under our own licence.
Capital markets, advisory and underwriting under Labuan FSA. RM10 million capital, branch or subsidiary structure, 15-day fast-track route available.
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As applicants enter Labuan FSA investment bank licensing, the RM10 million capital floor is only the start. Scope across capital markets, advisory and underwriting, director and principal officer fit-and-proper vetting, and the choice between branch and subsidiary all run in parallel.
QX Trust files investment bank applications under our own Labuan FSA licence as the recognised party. We draft the activity scope, choose the optimal structure and align capital before the file is opened with the regulator.
Your investment bank file, filed directly by the licensed firm.
QX Trust Co. Ltd is a Labuan Managed Trust Company headquartered in Labuan IBFC. We file applications as the recognised party, not through an intermediary. We serve you in English, Chinese and Malay.
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What sits in the Labuan investment bank file.
Six deliverables prepared and assembled under one channel before submission to Labuan FSA.
Business plan and activity scope
A business plan covering capital markets, advisory, underwriting and structured finance scope with revenue projections.
Capital evidence
RM10 million paid-up capital or working funds evidenced via Labuan-bank account, unimpaired by losses. Additional capital if FSA requires.
Structure decision
Branch or subsidiary structure assessed against parent jurisdiction, director-approval cost and tax implications. Documentation prepared.
Fit-and-proper vetting
Director, principal officer and shareholder vetting prepared for Labuan FSA prior-approval. Audited accounts and financial track record assembled for Labuan FSA review.
Operational substance
Labuan physical office, technology infrastructure, staffing plan and supervisory framework documented, sized to the Labuan substance regulations.
Risk and AML framework
Market, operational and credit risk frameworks. AML manual and KYC policies calibrated to investment bank scope.
Four steps from scope to grant.
One channel, one owner, one timeline across the four phases of a Labuan investment bank licence application.
Pre-licensing audit
Business model, scope, capital plan and structure choice benchmarked against Labuan FSA investment bank criteria.
File scope and drafting
Business plan, scope schedule, constitutional documents, fit-and-proper questionnaires and risk framework drafted.
Submission and dialogue
File submitted under our Labuan FSA licence on normal or fast-track. We absorb regulator queries and coordinate approval steps.
Licence grant and handover
Approval issued by Labuan FSA. We hand over operating documentation, annual reporting calendar and supervisory engagement schedule.
Capital, scope and structure, one file.
Labuan investment bank licences pass or fail on three parallel tests. We coordinate all three under a single Labuan-FSA licensed channel, before the file enters review.
- Capital floor of RM10 million paid-up benchmarked and evidenced.
- Scope schedule covering capital markets, advisory and underwriting prepared.
- Structure decision: branch or subsidiary, documented with rationale.
- Filing routed through our Labuan FSA licence, normal or fast-track.
Frequently asked.
Direct answers on scope, capital, deposits, processing speed and branch structure.
What is a Labuan investment bank licence?
A Labuan investment bank licence authorises capital markets activity, corporate finance advisory, underwriting and structured finance. Investment banks may not accept deposits, separating them from full bank licensees.
What capital does a Labuan investment bank need?
Minimum paid-up capital or working funds of RM10 million unimpaired by losses. Labuan FSA may require additional capital based on business scope and risk profile during the application review.
Can a Labuan investment bank accept deposits?
No. Labuan investment banks are not permitted to accept deposits. Their scope covers capital markets, advisory, underwriting and structured finance. Deposit-taking requires a full Labuan bank licence.
How fast can a Labuan investment bank licence be issued?
Processing runs 30 working days for normal track or 15 working days for fast track under the Labuan FSA Client Charter, with the applicable fee set in the FSA fee schedule. Actual time depends on file completeness and director-approval steps.
Can a Labuan investment bank be a branch?
Yes. A Labuan investment bank may be set up as a branch or subsidiary, registered or incorporated under the Labuan Companies Act 1990. Branches carry lighter director-approval steps.
What is the annual fee for a Labuan investment bank?
An annual licence fee set under the Labuan FSA fee schedule, payable before 15 January each year. Late payment triggers compliance escalation under Labuan FSA supervisory framework.
Scoping a Labuan investment bank licence?
Tell us about your activity. We benchmark the capital, choose the structure, and route the file under our Labuan FSA licence.
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