Social Finance for Financial Institutions

Date: 9^th & 10^th December 2024
Venue: Kuala Lumpur

Classroom Training

WHY THIS COURSE?

This new course is designed to provide financial professionals with a deep understanding of social finance principles, particularly within the context of banking and financial institutions. The program addresses the evolving landscape of finance, where there is a growing recognition of the importance of incorporating social and environmental considerations into financial decision-making and client funding. By participating in this course, professionals can stay ahead of industry trends, enhance their skills, and contribute to the development of sustainable and ethical banking practices.

Key Learning Outcomes

Develop a comprehensive understanding of social finance concepts and their relevance in banking.
Learn to integrate Islamic finance principles such as Zakat and Waqf into banking practices.
Review and understand evolving regulatory frameworks for social finance.
Acquire skills to help measure and report social impact for transparent decision-making.
Explore the use and application of innovative financing solutions such as digital platforms and blockchain.
Analyse real-world case studies on ethical banking practices, Waqf Sukuk structures, and social impact reporting for practical insights.

Fee

Fee per participant: RM4,800/US$1,650

Please note that the Ringgit price is applicable to Malaysia-domiciled participants only. Discounts are available for group bookings. Please contact us for more details.

In-house/group training

If you are looking for an in-house training program or wish to send a group to an existing public program, kindly please contact Andrew Tebbutt at [email protected] or +603 2162 7802.
Learn More

For enquiries please contact:

Normariya Sariman
Account Manager, REDmoney Seminars
[email protected]
Direct Line: +603 2162 7800 ext 44

Ramesh Kalimuthu
Events Sales Director
[email protected]
Direct Line: +603 2162 7800 ext 65
Fax: +603 2162 7810

For sponsorship & speaking opportunities:

Andrew Tebbutt
Managing Director
[email protected]
Direct Line: +603 2162 7802

For marketing and media enquiries

Govina Selvanthran
Marketing Manager
[email protected]
Direct Line: +603 2162 7800 ext 22

Social Finance for Financial Institutions

Date: 9^th & 10^th December 2024
Venue: Kuala Lumpur

Classroom Training

WHY THIS COURSE?

Key Learning Outcomes

Develop a comprehensive understanding of social finance concepts and their relevance in banking.
Learn to integrate Islamic finance principles such as Zakat and Waqf into banking practices.
Review and understand evolving regulatory frameworks for social finance.
Acquire skills to help measure and report social impact for transparent decision-making.
Explore the use and application of innovative financing solutions such as digital platforms and blockchain.
Analyse real-world case studies on ethical banking practices, Waqf Sukuk structures, and social impact reporting for practical insights.

Fee

Fee per participant: RM4,800/US$1,650

Please note that the Ringgit price is applicable to Malaysia-domiciled participants only. Discounts are available for group bookings. Please contact us for more details.

In-house/group training

If you are looking for an in-house training program or wish to send a group to an existing public program, kindly please contact Andrew Tebbutt at [email protected] or +603 2162 7802.
Learn More

Day 1

Session 1: Social Finance Fundamentals

The basic concepts and applications of social finance.
Social finance relevance in the banking and finance sector: expanding from Corporate Social Responsibility to Corporate Value Intent.
Reviewing evolving regulation in social finance relative to the finance sector.
Assessing social finance within the SDG parameters.
Comparing social finance with Islamic social finance concepts.
Understanding the Islamic social finance landscape and the types of instruments available.

Case Study: Ethical Banking Practices.

Session 2: Islamic Social Finance Application in Banking: Zakat

Zakat concepts and applications to banking.
Providing financing for Zakat application in public infrastructure.
Collateral Zakat and SME financing.
Managing Zakat agency and identifying eligible Zakat projects.
Digital payment channels and Zakat efficiency on blockchain.
Measuring and reporting on Zakat usage.

Day 2

Session 1: Islamic Social Finance Application in Banking: Waqf

Waqf concepts, regulatory practices and opportunities.
Innovative waqf solutions in investment – Waqf unit trusts, cash Waqf crowdfunding and digital Waqf platforms.
Financing waqf development: resolving issues in poor credit, collateral, substitution and asset funding.
Blended Waqf solutions for banking.
Waqf on digital platforms.

Case Study: Typical Waqf Sukuk Structures – Cash Waqf linked Sukuk (CWLS).

Session 2: Social Impact Reporting

Impact measurement for the financial sector.
Social impact reporting vs sustainability reporting.
Developing an ethical banking strategy.
Applying fintech to facilitate social finance and investment solutions.

Case Study: Social Impact Reporting.

Wrap-up and Final Discussion

EXPERT COURSE DIRECTOR

Dr Ziyaad Mahomed
Associate Professor Centre of Excellence in Islamic Social Finance at INCEIF

Dr Ziyaad Mahomed is an Islamic finance scholar from South Africa, providing Islamic finance and Shariah advisory since 1998. He served as Associate Dean and Director of E-Learning & Executive Education at INCEIF for 3 years. He is currently Assistant Professor, Lead Researcher (Shariah) at the Centre of Excellence in Islamic Social Finance at INCEIF, and Head of Online Programs. He specializes in Shariah (Islamic jurisprudence), Islamic Social and Sustainable Finance, Fintech and Islamic Capital Markets. Dr Ziyaad has provided training and advisory on almost all aspects of Islamic finance in more than 20 countries, to more than 12,000 Finance Professionals and Islamic Scholars, and was awarded a lifetime achievement honor in recognition of his contribution to Islamic finance in Africa. He also serves as advisor/consultant on fintech, Islamic social finance and Sukuk to government organisations in the United Kingdom, Kazakhstan, the Philippines, and Nigeria amongst others. Dr Ziyaad serves as Chairman of the Shariah committees of HSBC Amanah (Malaysia), Taj Bank (Nigeria), Ayady Takaful (Maldives), iConsult Africa (South Africa), FBN Quest Asset Managers (Nigeria) and Iman Ltd (Uzbekistan) among others. He also serves as Shariah Board Member of the Bank of Maldives Islamic and other Islamic financial service institutions internationally. He has served as the External Shariah Auditor for some of the largest Islamic financial institutions in the Middle East, Africa, and South-East Asia since 2006.

Who Will Benefit?

Bank executives and managers.
Risk and compliance officers.
Sustainability officers.
Investment analysts and portfolio managers.
Financial regulators.
Islamic finance practitioners.
Fintech professionals interested in social finance integration.
Professionals in sustainable finance and corporate social responsibility.

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For enquiries please contact:

Normariya Sariman
Account Manager, REDmoney Seminars
[email protected]
Direct Line: +603 2162 7800 ext 44

Ramesh Kalimuthu
Events Sales Director
[email protected]
Direct Line: +603 2162 7800 ext 65
Fax: +603 2162 7810

For sponsorship & speaking opportunities:

Andrew Tebbutt
Managing Director
[email protected]
Direct Line: +603 2162 7802

For marketing and media enquiries

Govina Selvanthran
Marketing Manager
[email protected]
Direct Line: +603 2162 7800 ext 22