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FIKRAtech Roundtable 2025

FIKRAtech Roundtable: Empowering Innovation through Collaboration and Connectivity

12th June 2025
Grand Hyatt, Jakarta

About The Event

The 2025 FIKRAtech Roundtable takes a different direction from the successful London editions. The FIKRA Ace – Circle embraces market players in Malaysia and Indonesia who seek to enhance financial inclusion in their home markets as well as collaboration between markets. The roles of fintech in the promotion of the Islamic capital market industry, democratizing finance and achieving better social outcomes underpinned this strategic roundtable.

Supported by Islamic Finance news, the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Malaysian Digital Economy Corp. (MDEC) collaborated with Indonesia’s Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) to explore regionally important themes and enhanced cooperation.

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Event Agenda

09:00
Welcome Remarks
09:15
Presentation: Malaysia – The Digital Gateway to ASEAN: Leading Growth and Expansion in 2025
09:30
Presentation: OJK’s Journey in Advancing Financial Sector Innovation to Deepen Markets, Enhance Inclusion and Drive Economic Growth
09:45
Roundtable Discussion:
  • Regulatory and government support: How can regulators and government bodies support start-ups and innovation?
  • Islamic capital market and social finance: How can fintech be leveraged to encourage greater innovation in Islamic social finance-based capital market products?
  • AI and ESG/Social impact reporting: How can AI empower ESG and social impact data reporting?
  • Cross-border expansion: How can fintech players effectively enter new markets, overcome cross-border regulatory challenges and establish international partnerships?
  • Future of Islamic fintech: What will be the future trends and opportunities for Islamic fintech?
12:15
Lunch
13:30
Introduction by Emcee
13:45
Showcasing Success Stories: ‘To Grow Beyond Borders’
A dynamic session spotlighting the success stories of leading fintech companies as they navigate regional challenges and scale across borders.
14:30
Talkshow: Venture Visionaries in Conversation
15:00
Panel Discussion: One Region, Many Rules: Can ASEAN Harmonize its Fintech Future?
ASEAN’s fintech ecosystems are thriving, but scaling across borders remains difficult due to fragmented regulations. In this session, leaders from Malaysia, Indonesia and the Islamic fintech space explore how national associations can play a pivotal role in bridging these gaps – facilitating dialogue, aligning standards and shaping policy that supports regional growth. We’ll discuss national strengths, the role of trust in building fintech credibility and whether frameworks like a regional fintech or Shariah passport could pave the way for a more connected, collaborative future.
15:40
Closing Remarks

Event Speakers

Datuk Seri Abdul Jalil Hamid

Executive Director, Strategic Communications and Chairman’s Office, Securities Commission Malaysia

Abdulkader Thomas

Chairman of the Board, REDmoney

Assoc Prof Dr Akhmad Affandi Mahfudz

Head of Advisory, Urun-RI

Budiman Indrajaya

Chief Executive Officer, Urun-RI

Darrel Ang

Co-Founder, CapBay

Dima Djani

Group CEO, Hijra and ALAMI Sharia

Erlangga Witoyo

Chief Executive Officer, Kapital Boost

Firdaus Mohamed

Chief Executive Officer, Gobarakah

Helena Ng

Head of Community, Fintech Association of Malaysia

Hilmi Hithir

Director, Masyref

Dr Hurriyah El Islamy

Chief Executive Officer, HGC Firm

Joko Pamungkas

Head of Strategic and Global Partnership Division, Rumah Zakat

Kelvyn Chuah

Managing Director, SINEGY

Koay Seong Jiann

Chief Financial Officer, Masverse Sdn Bhd

Madjid Abdillah

General Manager, PT Dana Syariah Indonesia

Marc Fong

Vice President, Fintech Association of Malaysia

Muhamad Aditian Wijaya

General Manager, PT Teknologi Gotong Royong (GORO)

Muhammad Faisal

VP Product, Bank Aladin Syariah

Murniati Mukhlisin

Founder, Sakinah Finance

Neil Cheong

Founding MD and Chief Program Officer, GUIDE

Novita Bachtiar

Director at the Digital Finance Innovations and Digital Assets Regulatory, Development, and Information Analysis Unit, OJK

Prince Hasn

Lead Software Engineer, MRHB.Network

Randi Swandaru

Deputy Director of Zakat Utilization, BAZNAS

Rezza Zulkasi

Chief Executive Officer, PT LBS Urun Dana

Ronald Wijaya

Chairman, Asiosiasi Fintech Indonesia

Sharifatul Hanizah Said Ali

Executive Director, Islamic Capital Market, Securities Commission Malaysia

Dr Tanvir Uddin

Founder/CEO, Wholesum

Vikra Ijas

Co-Founder, Kitabisa

Ir Wan Murdani Wan Mohamad

VP / Head of Digital Industry Acceleration, MDEC

Yogi Rizkian Bahar

Chief Executive Officer, LinkAja

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