Datuk Dr Iskandar Mohd Nuli is a distinguished Malaysian financial-services leader whose career spans more than three decades across financial regulation, legislative development, international financial-centre strategy and cross-border market engagement.
Beginning his career with Bank Negara Malaysia in 1990, he subsequently became a member of the pioneering team that established the Labuan Financial Services Authority. Over the course of his service, he held senior leadership positions culminating in his appointment as Deputy Director General, with experience encompassing regulatory policy, legal affairs, supervision, business authorisation and institutional administration.
Datuk Dr Iskandar played an important role in the development and international positioning of the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre. His contributions included the advancement of its legislative and regulatory foundations, the modernisation of its legal framework and the development of internationally relevant financial-services capabilities, including Islamic finance.
From 2020 to 2025, he served as Executive Chairman of Labuan IBFC Inc., leading its international market positioning and engagement across Asia, the Middle East and other strategic financial markets.
He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Maldives International Financial Services Authority, contributing his experience to the development of the Maldives International Financial Centre as an emerging international financial jurisdiction.
His appointment to World Trade Chamber Malaysia’s International Advisory Board recognises a career distinguished by institution-building, regulatory leadership and the advancement of internationally connected financial centres.