FAQs
FAQs on LFX Others
- How would information from LFX be disseminated?
All information pertaining to LFX will be disseminated through its website at www.lfx.com.my. Meanwhile, all Trading Agents/Listing Sponsors will have on-line access to the necessary information.
- Are there any plans to allow members of the Exchange to become shareholders?
LFX is not a members' Exchange. However, major market participants may be considered to become shareholders in the future.
- What are the tax incentives and exemptions available?
Amongst the various tax incentives and exemptions offered by the authorities are:
- No capital gains tax
- No contract note duties
- No exit levies
- Minimal corporate tax i.e. RM20,000 or 3% of taxable income for entities based in Labuan
Kindly contact LFSA at telephone number 6087-591-200 for further details.
- What is the difference between LFX's and MESDAQ's Rules?
LFX is set up to complement the various international financial services available in Labuan. As such, LFX is not meant to compete with MESDAQ and consequently, LFX is not considered as an alternative to MESDAQ. LFX does not intend to benchmark itself against MESDAQ but instead will be benchmarking itself against other international financial exchanges.
- Is it simpler to list on LFX than on MESDAQ?
Being an international financial exchange and using other international financial exchanges as the benchmark, LFX listing requirements were formulated to achieve simplicity in operations without compromising on issues such as due diligence, investor confidence and confidentiality.
- Are there any other sources of information apart from LFX's website?
We are constantly updating our website with current and relevant information. Should you require further information, please feel free to contact us.
- What is the target market of LFX? Is it aiming to market to the region? Will it focus on a niche market e.g. Islamic products?
The primary target, with respect to issuers, is the securities/financial instruments of Malaysian companies and entities that are listed in other jurisdictions. LFX aims to bring these back to Malaysia.
LFX intends to be the platform for the International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM) initiative promoted by LFSA in trying to develop Labuan IBFC as the Islamic Financial market. It is envisaged that these Islamic financial instruments will be listed on LFX.
LFX will cater for companies that require listing for compliance purposes. Listing in LFX is not hampered by restrictions imposed on the onshore market.
- Is LFX modelled after any particular Exchange?
LFX was formed after a comprehensive study was performed on other similar international financial exchanges. The business process of LFX is based after considering all the strong points of all these exchanges. It would not be wrong to say that LFX is a unique exchange although there are bound to be similarities with other international financial exchanges.