Dato' Mohd Muazzam Mohamed, President, Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM)
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.
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Kamarul Bahrin Haron, Former Editor in Chief, Astro AWANI
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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.
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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.
Dato’ Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia
YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia
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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.
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Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, Chairman, WWF-Malaysia
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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.
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Suhaimi Ali, Assistant Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia
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This ASEAN Spotlight session will position the ASEAN Takaful Alliance (ATA) as a bold and visionary regional initiative, during integration, innovation, and shared success across ASEAN’s Takaful landscape. ATA exemplifies how purposeful collaboration among diverse member markets can establish ASEAN as a global reference point for Takaful excellence. This session will chart ASEAN’s remarkable Takaful journey from pioneering domestic development to the emergence of digitally advanced, innovation-led, and inclusive ecosystem. It will underscore how collective strength, common Shariah values, and a unified strategic vision are enabling the region to lead in Shariah-compliant protection, with ATA as the unifying force accelerating this transformation. More than just a regional effort, ATA represents a model of cross-border cooperation that is future-ready, scalable, and impactful supporting not only commercial growth but also social resilience, financial inclusion, and ethical innovation.
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Shazlyna Abdullah, Executive Secretary, Malaysian Takaful Association
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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.
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Luqman Hariz Shaker, Astro AWANI (Malaysia)
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Ahmad Shahriman Mohd Shariff, CEO, CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad & AIBIM Vice President (Malaysia)
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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
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.
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. Seats are limited and participation is applicable to staff of AIBIM member banks only.
Organiser: AIBIM & Cyber Security Malaysia
As digital transformation accelerates in Islamic finance, financial institutions across ASEAN are facing an unprecedented rise in cyber threats. From the convenience of online banking to the innovation of Shariah-compliant fintech, the risk landscape is evolving faster than ever.
This forum will gather leading voices from the region to explore how Islamic finance institutions can collaborate to strengthen cyber resilience, safeguard the ethical and trust-based foundations of the industry, and foster greater digital trust.
Key discussions will address emerging cyber risks, compliance and governance challenges, and strategies for building a secure and resilient digital ecosystem in Shariah-compliant finance.
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Organiser: World Bank Group Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Finance Hub in Malaysia
The World Bank, in conjunction with the Global Islamic Finance Forum 2025, is pleased to host the launch of its flagship report “iTEKAD: Making Inroads Into Social Finance” on October 15, 2025, from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm at Conference Hall 1, Sasana Kijang, Kuala Lumpur.
The launch will feature a panel, From Capital to Impact: Social Finance and Entrepreneurship Development, which will convene distinguished panelists from government, industry, and the social finance ecosystem to discuss innovative programs and approaches that leverage social finance as a driver for entrepreneurship and inclusive growth.
With participation from both the public and private sectors, the session will highlight practical experiences, opportunities, and policy considerations to strengthen the role of social finance in supporting entrepreneurial resilience and sustainable development.
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Organiser: AIBIM
Explore the Pfida model of home ownership, built on partnership principles rather than debt. Backed by prominent scholars, this UK-based model sets a new benchmark in aligning home ownership with Maqasid al-Shariah, going beyond the bare minimum to deliver ethical, impactful solutions.
Established in the UK since 2016, Pfida has paved the way for a new generation of Shariah-compliant housing models that balance risk management, profitability, and consumer satisfaction. This session will explore how the industry can evolve towards this approach.
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Dr. Ashraf Iqbal, Chairman, Waafi Bank Ltd
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