Input on KL’s competitiveness as a financial centre


The Tun Razak Exchange is a 28ha master-planned development in the city centre, conceptualised to enable KL as a financial hub with a seamless business environment for financial services firms, multinational companies and ancillary businesses.

KUALA LUMPUR: Input from discussions with international industry players on enhancing Kuala Lumpur’s competitiveness as an international financial centre and global business hub will be considered in the 2026 budget, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).

In a post on X, the ministry said the session was chaired by Deputy Secretary General of Treasury (Investment) Datuk Shahrazat Ahmad.

The discussion brought together international industry players including Debit Circle, HSBC, Huawei, Intrinsic SEA, Prudential Assurance, SEEK Asia, TNG Digital and Wahed Technologies Sdn Bhd.

“Organised in collaboration with TRX City Sdn Bhd, the session aimed to gather input and perspectives from the international financial and fintech sectors to further strengthen the country’s competitiveness,” the ministry said.

According to the MoF, Kuala Lumpur’s role as an international financial centre and global business hub will be anchored at the Tun Razak Exchange or TRX. —Bernama

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