DAY 1 | 13 OCTOBER 2025: ADVANCING BUSINESS AND CROSS-BORDER LINKAGES

08:00am - 08:50am
Registration and Networking
08:50am - 08:55am
Opening by Emcee of the Day/Negaraku
08:55am - 09:00am
Quran Recitation/Doa
09:00am - 09:10am
WELCOMING ADDRESS

Dato' Mohd Muazzam Mohamed, President, Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM)

09:10am - 10:40am

Overview

The OIC countries possess significant potential for intra-regional investment, yet much of their financial resources are underutilized within the Muslim world. It is crucial to develop strategies that enable OIC countries to channel investments among themselves, leveraging Islamic finance as a bridge to enhance economic cooperation, strengthen mutual prosperity, and support sustainable development across member states. This approach ensures that the benefits of investment remain within the OIC ecosystem, fostering shared growth and resilience.

10:40am - 10:55am
Coffee Break
10:55am - 11:10am
LSEG’s IFDI REPORT PRESENTATION

11:10am - 12:25pm

Overview

A unified framework for standardizing Shariah practices enhances market confidence by offering businesses a predictable, transparent, and compliant environment. This facilitates seamless linkages across industries, enabling businesses to focus on growth opportunities without concern for inconsistent practices. By ensuring alignment with established Shariah principles, the framework minimizes operational disruptions, demonstrating that compliance need not hinder business operations. Instead, it creates a level playing field that fosters collaboration, attracts diverse investments, and broadens market access. This approach not only strengthens the Islamic finance sector’s global competitiveness but also positions it as a reliable partner for long-term, sustainable business growth.

Panellists

  1. Dr. Mohamad Ali Elgari, Islamic Economist and Shariah Scholar (UAE)
  2. Dr. Humayon Dar, CEO of Edbiz Consulting (UK)
  3. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Ashraf Md Hashim, Chairman of SAC Bank Negara Malaysia (Malaysia)
12:30pm - 02:15pm
Luncheon – Royal Address by HRH Sultan Nazrin, Royal Patron for Malaysia’s Islamic Finance Initiative (by invitation only) / Lunch Break
02:15pm - 03:30pm

Overview

Islamic finance extends beyond traditional financial practices, offering innovative solutions for inclusive economic growth, sustainability and regional cooperation. This session will explore how policies can be shaped to harness the full potential of Islamic finance, fostering collaboration, driving sustainable development, and strengthening regional ties. With Malaysia and its partners playing a pivotal role, the discussion aims to highlight strategies for building a resilient and forward-looking global economy.

03:30pm - 03:40pm
OPENING ADDRESS

Dato’ Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia

03:40pm - 04:00pm
SPECIAL ADDRESS

YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia

04:00pm - 04:25pm
Coffee Break and Booth rounds by VVIPs
04:25pm - 05:40pm

Overview

Can Islamic finance be a true catalyst for sustainability? This session explores how Malaysia’s Islamic banks, through Value-Based Intermediation (VBI), are leading the charge in climate action, social impact, and sustainable economic growth. By showcasing real-world projects and investment strategies, the discussion will highlight how Islamic finance goes beyond compliance to drive meaningful change, mobilizing capital for green initiatives, financial inclusion, and ethical investments.

Moderator:

Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, WWF-Malaysia Chairman (Malaysia)

Panellists

  1. YM Raja Amir Shah Raja Azwa, CEO HSBC Amanah (Malaysia)
  2. R. Eko A. Irianto, Deputy Director of the Department of Islamic Economics and Finance, Bank Indonesia (Indonesia)
  3. Wan Saifulrizal Wan Ismail, Chairman, Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA)(Malaysia)

DAY 2 | 14 OCTOBER 2025: EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES AND CREATING IMPACT

08:00am - 08:50am
Networking
08:50am - 09:00am
Welcome and Day 1 Roundup by Emcee
09:00am - 09:30am
SPECIAL SLOT
09:30am - 10:45am

Overview

As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of Islamic Finance, the integration of Artificial Intelligence emerges as a transformative force, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance efficiency, promote ethical compliance, and foster innovation. AI technologies, such as machine learning and predictive analytics, can empower Islamic financial institutions to streamline operations, mitigate risks, and tailor Sharia-compliant solutions for a dynamic market. Embracing AI within Islamic Finance not only aligns with the principles of transparency and fairness but also positions the industry at the forefront of technological advancement, paving the way for a more resilient and inclusive financial ecosystem.

Moderator:

Suhaimi Ali, Assistant Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia

Panellists

  1. Chris Skinner, CEO, The Finanser (UK)
  2. Sami Mian, CEO of Blade Labs (Qatar)
10:45am - 11:00am
MIFC GLOBAL IMPACT CHALLENGE DEMO
11:00am - 11:15am
Coffee Break
11:20am - 12:35pm
SESSION 6 - TAKAFUL SESSION
12:35pm - 12:50pm
SLOT
12:50pm - 02:00pm
Lunch Break
02:00pm - 03:00pm

Overview

As the global demand for Halal products continues to rise, Islamic finance stands at the forefront of addressing critical challenges like food security, ethical sourcing, and sustainable agricultural practices. This session delves into how innovative Islamic finance structures, including sukuk and Sharia-compliant funds, can catalyze the growth of the Halal sector. By fostering investment in agricultural development, enhancing supply chain infrastructure, and promoting sustainable farming practices, Islamic finance not only supports the expansion of the Halal industry but also ensures a trustworthy, ethical, and resilient global food supply chain. This discussion highlights how Islamic finance is leading the charge in shaping a more secure, sustainable, and equitable food system worldwide.

03:00pm - 03:15pm
Coffee Break
03:15pm - 03:30pm
SLOT
03:30pm - 04:30pm

Overview

This session explores how blended finance, a strategic combination of public and private capital, can serve as a catalyst for large scale infrastructure development and national progress. By leveraging concessional funding alongside commercial investments, blended finance improves the bankability of mega projects, encourages private sector participation, and helps mitigate investment risks. Panelists will share insights and experiences from their respective countries on how blended finance is being utilised to address development challenges and unlock transformative impact across various sectors.

Moderator:

Ahmad Shahriman Mohd Shariff, CEO, CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad & AIBIM Vice President (Malaysia)

Panellists

  1. Tan Sri Andrew Sheng, MIFC Leadership Council (MLC) Member (Malaysia)
  2. Ruggiero Lomonaco, Rasmala (Italy)
04:30pm - 05:30pm

Overview

This session reflects on the key insights and transformative ideas shared throughout the event. It highlights how Islamic finance, rooted in timeless ethical principles, continues to evolve as a driver of business progression and societal empowerment. The session will synthesize discussions on leveraging innovation, fostering inclusivity, and building resilience to achieve sustainable growth. This closing dialogue serves as a call to action for participants to translate the Forum's vision into impactful strategies, paving the way for a future where enduring values and cutting-edge advancements converge to create a world of shared prosperity.

Fireside Chat:

  1. Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar, MLC Chairman
  2. Dato’ Mohd Muazzam Mohamed, AIBIM President
SIDE EVENTS
02:00pm - 06:00pm

Organiser: Standard Chartered Saadiq Sdn Bhd

Standard Chartered Saadiq is organising the fourth edition of its Global Shariah Majlis, a thought leadership forum that brings together its esteemed Shariah scholars and leading industry experts to drive strategic dialogue on Islamic finance.


This year’s theme, Bridging Tradition and Tomorrow: Faith, Finance and the Future, highlights the need for Islamic finance to continuously adapt and evolve to ensure market relevance and competitiveness, while upholding its core principles of Shariah compliance, ethics and social responsibility. This exclusive event offers a unique platform to gain insights on the latest trends in the industry and the future of Islamic banking, Shariah governance, and the evolving role of ethical finance in today’s dynamic world.


Stay tuned — registration details will be shared soon.

DAY 3 | 15 OCTOBER 2025: NETWORKING DAY ACTIVITIES

Organiser: AIBIM

The inaugural AIBIM Shariah Ledger takes you behind closed doors into Malaysia’s Islamic banking governance, where the Shariah Advisory Committee’s (SAC) vault deliberations reveal the guiding principles and strategic judgments shaping core policies, the Shariah Governance Committee’s (SGC) debates unpack the frameworks that ensure rigorous oversight and accountability, and the Shariah Review Committee’s (SRC) sessions showcase pioneering review methodologies best practices. These unprecedented insights into SAC, SGC, and SRC underscore the challenges, innovations, and collaborative spirit driving Shariah standardisation and transformation, charting a clear path forward for the future of Islamic finance.

Stay tuned — registration details will be shared soon.

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