DAY ONE - ISSUERS DAY
29th September 2026 | EQ Kuala Lumpur
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Pre-arranged Introductions
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IFN Asia Issuers & Investors Forum 2026 - Day 1
Introduction to 2026
We return to Kuala Lumpur for the flagship IFN Asia Forum, a staple of the region’s Islamic finance conference circuit, and we are bringing back the highly acclaimed Issuers & Investors format.
Now in its 21st year, the event gathers the brightest and most influential personalities of the industry, bringing quality and relevant discussions to the stage and invaluable networking opportunities. The region houses some of the world’s biggest Islamic finance powerhouses, boasting the most sophisticated regulatory infrastructure, deepest pool of innovative products and largest market potential driven by favorable demographics.
The two-day event will feature a stellar line-up of speakers tackling banking and capital market on the first day and Islamic investments on the second day.
Fully supported by regulators, leading Islamic financial institutions and multilateral organizations, IFN Asia Forum 2026 will leverage Kuala Lumpur’s position as the center of Islamic capital-raising activities by volume and its diversity of instruments and issuers to explore Shariah compliant financing through the banking and capital markets, within the context of current macroeconomic conditions, rising importance of sustainability and digitalization.
IFN Forums 2026
In 2026 we continue to uphold our commitment to organize and deliver bespoke IFN Forums globally in targeted key markets that require interaction and discussion among the industry’s leaders.
Our IFN Forums are diverse events which combine panel discussions, dialogues, private and targeted networking sessions. Our priority is to ensure that we deliver quality events while achieving the highest desired outcome in Islamic finance excellence.
IFN Forums allow you to engage with these markets by ensuring a captive audience and outreach to local and global audiences.
All IFN Forums will be recorded and posted online within a week of the event.
Who should attend
- Brokerage Firms
- Consultancies
- Corporate & Investment Banks
- Custodians
- Family Offices
- Financial Service Providers
- Fund Managers
- Institutional Investors
- Insurance & Takaful Companies
- Law Firms
- Multi Family Offices
- Pension Fund Managers
- Private & Wealth Managers
- Private Equity Firms
- Rating Agencies
- Real Estate Investment Co's
- Regulators
- Risk Management Firms
- Shariah Advisory Firms
- Sovereign Wealth Funds
- Stock Exchanges
- Trade Finance Companies
- Trustees
- UHNW and HNW Individuals
- Venture Capital Firms
Forum Agenda
The first day of IFN Asia Issuers & Investors Forum explores the Islamic finance landscape from the issuer perspective, covering banking, policy, capital markets, Sukuk, innovation, regulation and the Halal economy. Discussions focus on growth, competitiveness and the new tools reshaping fundraising, financing and market development across Southeast Asia.
9.00 – 9.05
Welcome Remarks
9.05 – 9.15
Presentation
9.15 – 10.20
Southeast Asia Islamic Finance Outlook: Scale, Strategy & the Next Phase of Growth
Regional leaders discuss the strategic trajectory of Islamic finance in Southeast Asia, covering competitiveness, regionalisation, digital adoption, regulatory alignment and the macro forces shaping issuance and market development. The session also considers Malaysia’s shift toward more risk-based, value-creating Islamic finance models, and the implications for market evolution. The session sets the agenda for both issuers and investors by highlighting where real opportunities lie today.
Panelists:Abdulla Al Hammadi, AVP – Analyst, Financial Institutions Group, Moody’s Ratings
Bilal Parvaiz, CEO, Standard Chartered Saadiq
Dr Mohamed Damak, Managing Director and Global Head of Islamic Finance, S&P Global Ratings
10.20 – 10.35
Keynote Address
10.35 – 10.55
Onstage Interview
10.55 – 11.25
Coffee & Networking
11.25 – 12.25
From Papers to Protocols: Digital Issuance, Tokenised Assets & the Future of Financial Services
Digital issuance, tokenised assets and blockchain-based infrastructure have become practical tools for financing, investment, treasury and payments. We explore how digital technologies can enhance transparency, efficiency and accessibility across capital markets and financial services, from issuance and asset tokenisation to cross-border payments, liquidity management and transaction banking. We examine the opportunities for issuers, investors and financial institutions, while addressing regulatory readiness, interoperability, operational challenges and Shariah governance considerations.
12.25 – 13.20
Islamic Capital Markets & Sustainable Finance: Evolving Structures, Deeper Liquidity & New Pathways for Growth
Malaysia remains the global Sukuk leader, but structures, expectations and sustainability frameworks are evolving quickly. We examine sovereign, corporate and project Sukuk trends; the rise of sustainability-linked instruments; and how innovation, liquidity tools and disclosure standards can improve market depth and issuer access.
Panelists:Azizan Abd Aziz, Chief Financial Officer & Director, Islamic Capital Market, Bursa Malaysia
Junaidah Abdul Shukor, Head of Treasury & Corporate Finance, Pengurusan Aset
13.20 – 14.05
Luncheon
14.05 – 15.05
Reinventing Islamic Banking: Digital Engines, New Models & Regional Ambition
As Islamic banks in Southeast Asia accelerate digital transformation, we explore how new delivery models, embedded finance, open banking and cross-border connectivity are reshaping customer expectations and corporate financing. We assess Malaysia’s transition toward risk-sharing structures, and how these models align with digital innovation and evolving customer needs. Discussion focuses on growth priorities, competitive pressures and how Islamic banking can continue to underpin regional capital-market activity.
15.05 – 15.15
Presentation: The ProSocial AI Index – Measuring Return on Values for AI Investments
Professor Cornelia Walther, Senior Fellow, Harvard Learning and Innovation Lab
15.15 – 15:25
Presentation
15:25 – 16:25
Financing the Halal Opportunity: Islamic Capital for a High-Growth Regional Ecosystem
As Malaysia positions itself as a global Halal hub, Islamic finance plays a central role in enabling growth across food, healthcare, logistics, tourism and manufacturing. We explore the financing needs of the Halal economy, opportunities for SME and corporate funding, and how Islamic banks, capital markets and alternative platforms can support expansion across Southeast Asia.
16:25
Refreshment & Networking
Forum Speakers
Abdulla Al Hammadi
AVP – Analyst, Financial Institutions Group, Moody’s RatingsAbdulla Al Hammadi serves as an Assistant Vice President with Moody’s Financial Institutions Group. He is based in Dubai, where he oversees a portfolio of bank credit ratings across the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) countries, with a particular emphasis on Islamic financial institutions. Abdulla joined Moody’s in 2024. Prior to his tenure at Moody’s, Abdulla was an Associate Director at Fitch Ratings, covering financial institution ratings in the Middle East. Before Fitch Ratings, he was with the Central Bank of Bahrain, handling prudential supervision for wholesale banks. Abdulla is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and earned a First-Class Honours degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Bahrain. He authored a book titled “Principles of Financial planning, Investment & Trading” aimed at providing comprehensive overview on passive style investment portfolio.
Azizan Abd Aziz
Chief Financial Officer & Director, Islamic Capital Market, Bursa Malaysia
Bilal Parvaiz
CEO, Standard Chartered SaadiqBilal Parvaiz started his career with Standard Chartered in 2010 as part of the Group Islamic Banking team based in United Arab Emirates, where he was responsible for the Bank’s Structured Trade and Transaction Banking business across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and South Asian markets.
He joined Standard Chartered Saadiq Malaysia in 2014 and led the Islamic Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) team, driving regional coverage across the ASEAN markets including Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and Indonesia.
Bilal was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Saadiq Malaysia on 15 March 2024 and is now steering the Bank’s Islamic banking business in Malaysia to greater heights by strengthening Saadiq’s leading position in the Islamic banking arena.
Bilal has played an instrumental role in originating landmark transactions across the GCC, South Asia and ASEAN, including market firsts such as the world’s first ESG Islamic Collateralised Commodity Murabahah transaction and Sustainable Islamic Supplier Finance. Bilal most notably spearheaded the Halal360 initiative, a key proposition that aims to expand the Halal eco-system globally.
Bilal was also the Country Champion for Sustainable Finance and represented the Bank in multiple sustainability initiatives including Value Based Intermediation (VBI) and Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3). He also jointly led the Value Based Impact Assessment Framework (VBIAF) for the Renewable Energy sector. Owing to his expertise in Islamic Finance – the Halal economy and Sustainable Finance, he is often invited to share his views at various industry forums.
Bilal holds an MBA and professional qualifications in Sustainable Finance from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, has undertaken the Sustainability Leadership Programme at the University of Cambridge and the Global Banking Leadership program at Bayes Business School London. He is also an Associate Member of Chartered Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals (CIIF).
Professor Cornelia Walther
Senior Fellow, Harvard Learning and Innovation LabProfessor Cornelia Walther is a humanitarian leader with more than 20 years’ experience at the UN, driving social change. She pioneers research on hybrid intelligence and ProSocial AI through the global POZE alliance to build ‘Agency amid AI for All.’ Cornelia is an associate professor at Sunway University in Malaysia and works with the United Nations in Morocco on a national blueprint for ProSocial. She is a senior fellow at the Sunway Center for Planetary Health, the Wharton School, the Harvard Learning and Innovation Lab, the Center for International Governance Innovation and an advisor at the European Policy Center. She is a contributor on Forbes, Psychology Today and CIGI online; Her latest book (June 2026) looks at AI4IA – Artificial Intelligence for Inspired Action.
Junaidah Abdul Shukor
Head of Treasury & Corporate Finance, Pengurusan Aset AirJunaidah is the Head of Treasury & Corporate Finance at Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB), with over 24 years of experience in treasury, asset and liability management (ALM), and investments. She previously served as Head of Asset Liability Management at Agrobank and Head of Treasury at Prasarana Malaysia Berhad.
She began her career in the banking sector, where she gained experience in investment roles. With a strong track record across financial institutions and government-linked companies, she brings extensive expertise in balance sheet management, funding strategies, and financial risk oversight. In her current role, she has also been involved in advancing PAAB’s sustainable finance agenda, including the enhancement of its Sustainable Islamic Finance Framework to facilitate the issuance of blue sukuk.
Dr Mohamed Damak
Managing Director and Global Head of Islamic Finance, S&P Global RatingsDr Mohamed Damak is a Senior Director of Financial Services at S&P Global Ratings, covering financial institutions in the Middle East and Africa. He is also the Global Head of Islamic Finance at the rating agency, leading a global team of Islamic finance analysts.
Dr Mohamed has worked for S&P Global Ratings from 2006 to 2010, covering conventional and Islamic financial institutions in MENA. He then worked as a Principal Credit Risk Officer for the African Development Bank in Tunis before rejoining S&P Global Ratings.
Holding a PhD in Finance and a Master’s degree in Money, Banking and Finance from Universite Paris-Pantheon-Assas, Dr Mohamed also has a Master’s degree in Financial Institutions Management from Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Tunis.
Advisory Board
Dr Ayaz Ismail
Director – Wholesale Banking, CIMB Islamic BankDr Ayaz Ismail is the director of wholesale banking at CIMB Islamic in Malaysia, where he covers Islamic investment banking transactions. He has been involved in various ground-breaking and award-winning ringgit and non-ringgit Sukuk offerings. Prior to joining CIMB Islamic, he was with Malaysian multinational conglomerate Sime Darby, carrying out various roles in the CEO’s Office, as well as legal, strategy and communications functions of the group.
Dr Ayaz completed his PhD in Islamic finance at INCEIF University, Malaysia. He graduated with an MBA in financial studies from the University of Nottingham in the UK as a Chevening scholar, and also holds a Bbachelor of Laws (Hons) degree from the same university. He is a Chartered Professional in Islamic Finance charterholder and a grand councilor of the Chartered Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals.
Faisal Islam
Global Consultant, Islamic Digital FinanceWith over 23 years of professional experience, Faisal Islam is a recognized leader in digital finance, product innovation, and financial inclusion. Faisal’s work focuses on closing the financing gap for MSMEs through a range of Shariah-compliant digital products, including Islamic consumer financing, Islamic BNPL, invoice financing, agricultural finance, and Islamic card solutions. He has also pioneered the design of AI-driven, Shariah-compliant alternative credit scoring models, aimed at expanding financial access to underserved segments. In addition, he has successfully established regulatory-aligned Islamic financing operations in emerging markets. His expertise spans the full spectrum of product development from Shariah structuring and partner bank enablement to building embedded finance ecosystems, always ensuring alignment with Islamic ethical standards. His initiatives have been instrumental in advancing cashless economies and promoting financial inclusion through innovative loyalty programs, digital onboarding solutions, and incentive-based payment ecosystems. Beyond Islamic finance, Faisal brings a strong background in technology leadership, with extensive experience across banking, fintech, retail, and asset management sectors.
Faris Lodin
Wahed Global Advisory Board and Member of Wahed Ventures Investment CommitteeFaris Lodin is the founder of AxeHoldings and Delos Capital, where he serves as principal and chief investment officer, respectively. AxeHoldings is an investment firm focused on building, acquiring, and scaling ventures across financial services, technology, infrastructure, and traditional businesses. Delos Capital operates as a hedge fund specialising in asymmetric yield and high-conviction strategies across credit, equity, and special situations. Faris’s recent work includes co-investments with sovereign funds and partnerships with state-owned enterprises across Asia. He is actively involved in structuring capital solutions in deep tech, green finance, security, and infrastructure, particularly in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. He is a graduate of the University of Cambridge, and a member of both the CISI and ICAEW. He sits on the boards of educational institutions and serves on the Council of Advisors at the Harvard Business Review.
Dr Mohammad Mahbubi Ali
Associate Professor, Institute of Islamic Banking and FinanceAssoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mahbubi Ali holds a Ph.D. in Islamic Banking and Finance from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), a Master’s degree from INCEIF, and a Bachelor’s degree from the Tazkia Institute in Indonesia.
He is currently Deputy Dean and Associate Professor at the IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance, and also serves as Chairman of the Sidogiri Islamic Institute. In addition to his academic roles, he is an Islamic Finance Expert at the Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam (BDCB) and a Member of the Islamic Finance Development Committee at the Indonesia Financial Services Authority (OJK). He is also a registered Shariah Adviser with the Securities Commission Malaysia and a member of Indonesia’s National Shariah Council.
Dr. Mahbubi is widely recognised internationally for his expertise in Islamic finance and Shariah governance. He serves as Chairman of the Advisory Committee of Experts at Summit Bank (Nigeria), is a member of the Board Shariah Committee of CIMB Islamic Bank and FWD Takaful, and acts as Shariah Consultant at AIFA Consulting Sdn Bhd. He is also a Shariah Advisor to Dar al-Muraja’ah al-Shar’iyyah in Bahrain.
Previously, he chaired the Shariah Committee of Affin Islamic Bank Berhad and served as a Board Director of ZICO Shariah Advisory. Earlier in his career, he led the Economics, Finance, Awqaf, and Zakat unit at the International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies (IAIS) Malaysia and was a researcher at the International Shariah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA).
Dr Rusni Hassan
Professor and Dean, IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and FinanceProfessor Dr Rusni Hassan is an esteemed leader in Islamic finance, notably serving as Dean at the IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance. Her distinguished career is marked by a profound influence on academic, regulatory and practical aspects of Islamic finance globally. Her leadership extends beyond finance to influential positions in Shariah advisory councils and boards of directors for various organizations, reflecting her versatile expertise and commitment to integrating Islamic principles in broader economic practices.
A prolific author, she has contributed over a hundred scholarly articles and numerous seminal books that have significantly shaped the legal and regulatory landscape of Islamic finance worldwide.
A passionate academician, she has mentored countless students and young professionals, emphasizing the importance of ethical practices and the integration of Islamic values in business and finance and nurturing the next generation of Islamic finance professionals and fostering a well-rounded and principled financial leadership.
Her works and contribution to Islamic Finance has been internationally recognized by the Government of Maldives when she was awarded the National-Recognition for Outstanding Contribution of Females to Develop and Sustain Islamic Finance Industry in Maldives in 2018.
Her career is a testament to unwavering dedication as murabbi to excellence in Islamic finance. Her achievements span academic contributions, regulatory enhancements and influential leadership, making her invaluable to the global Islamic finance community and an inspiring leader whose work continues to impact the academia and industry profoundly.
2025 Attendees
AA Telecom ▪ Aalto Advisory ▪ Abbaz Accounting ▪ ABeam Consulting (Malaysia) ▪ AC People ▪ Accrete Capital Partners ▪ Activelab ▪ Adl Advisory ▪ Adnan Sundra & Low ▪ Aemulus Holdings ▪ Affin Bank Group ▪ Affin Hwang Trustee ▪ Affin Islamic Bank ▪ Agha & Co ▪ Agrobank ▪ AHAM Capital ▪ AIA ▪ AIA Pension & Asset Management ▪ Al Rajhi Bank Malaysia ▪ Albukhary International University ▪ AmanahRaya Trustees ▪ Amanie Advisors ▪ AMB Connect ▪ AmBank Group ▪ AmBank Islamic ▪ AmGeneral Insurance ▪ AmIslamic Funds Management ▪ AmMetLife Insurance ▪ Amundi Aalam ▪ Arab Malaysian Chamber of Commerce ▪ Arcapita Investment Management ▪ Arkitek MAA ▪ Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation ▪ Association of Shariah Advisor ▪ Astute Fund Management ▪ ATC Group ▪ Attorney General’s Chambers ▪ Auspac Investment Management ▪ AxeHoldings ▪ Azentio ▪ Azimuth Global Partners ▪ Babylon Vertical Farms ▪ Badan Pengelola Keuangan Haji (BPKH) ▪ Badan Pengelola Keuangan Haji Republik Indonesia (BPKH) ▪ Bank Islam Malaysia ▪ Bank Muamalat Malaysia ▪ Bank Negara Malaysia ▪ Bank Rakyat ▪ Bank Simpanan Nasional ▪ Bank Syariah Indonesia ▪ Baroque investment Bank ▪ Bayes Actuarial Solutions ▪ BDO Governance Advisory ▪ BDS Computer System (M) ▪ Beyond Corp Group ▪ BIMB Securities ▪ Bio-Asli ▪ BIX Malaysia ▪ Blue Altitude Capital ▪ Board of Investment, Prime Minister’s Office ▪ BP Castrol Lubricants ▪ British High Commission, Kuala Lumpur ▪ Broadleaf Co. ▪ Bursa Malaysia ▪ CapBay ▪ Capco ▪ Carmen Consultancy ▪ CCK Financial Solutions ▪ Central Bank of Sudan ▪ CFA Society Malaysia ▪ CGS International Securities ▪ CGSI Securities Malaysia ▪ Cheang & Ariff ▪ Chiwenu Farms ▪ Chop Eng Kian Hin ▪ Christine Media ▪ Christopher Joseph & Associates ▪ CIMB ▪ CIMB Investment Bank ▪ CIMB Islamic Bank ▪ Citibank ▪ City University Malaysia ▪ Colourcove ▪ Crewstone International ▪ CTIF PLT ▪ DanaInfra Nasional ▪ datamoneytizer ▪ DD Consulting ▪ DDCAP Limited ▪ DDGI KL Regional Office ▪ Decode Global ▪ Deutsche Bank (Malaysia) ▪ DIBots IT Solutions ▪ DigiRity ▪ Dragonfire Corporate Solutions ▪ Dutescu & Partners ▪ East West Private Wealth ▪ Eastspring Investments ▪ Eastspring Investments (Singapore) ▪ Ecoxcel Advisory ▪ EDH Fund ▪ ELC Data Analytics ▪ Emerald Horizon ▪ EPC Blockchain ▪ Etiqa General Takaful ▪ Etiqa Life Insurance ▪ EXIM Bank Malaysia ▪ Experian ▪ Federal Land Development Authority ▪ FIDE Forum ▪ Fintech Asset Pro ▪ Fosroc ▪ Gaharu Creations (M) ▪ GE Shen Corporation ▪ GEC Wealth ▪ Generali Insurance Malaysia ▪ Genesis Advent Group ▪ Genesis Analytics ▪ Gerbang Shamal ▪ GFI Fintech ▪ Global Psytech ▪ Goodness Exchange ▪ Goremas Enterprise ▪ Gosaka Enterprise ▪ GPRO Consulting ▪ GPRO Financial Consulting ▪ GPRO Solution ▪ Gramelin Innovation ▪ GTMPI.LLC ▪ Halal Development Corproation ▪ Handshakes by DC Frontiers ▪ HASAN.VC ▪ Hejaz ▪ Hemmersbach Malaysia ▪ Hong Leong Bank ▪ Hong Leong Investment Bank ▪ Hong Leong Islamic Asset Management ▪ Hong Leong Islamic Bank ▪ HZ. Cassim & Co ▪ IBC Technoventures ▪ IBFIM ▪ Ideal Ratings ▪ IEEFA ▪ Ifintell ▪ IFSB ▪ Ihsan International Waqf Labuan Foundation ▪ İhsan International Waqf Labuan Foundation ▪ Ijin & Ishmael Law Offices ▪ INCEIF University ▪ Indonesia Stock Exchange ▪ Infinity Asset Management ▪ InfoConnect ▪ Infopro ▪ Inland Revenue Board Malaysia ▪ Institute of Capital Market Research ▪ International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) ▪ International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) ▪ International Turnkey Systems ▪ International Waqf Action Council ▪ International Women’s Federation of Commerce & Industry (IWFCI) Malaysia ▪ Intersoft Computer ▪ Investment Office, Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye ▪ Ishazamuddin Enterprise ▪ Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) ▪ ISRA ▪ ITS – International Turnkey Systems ▪ Izwan & Partners ▪ Jersey Finance ▪ Joseph & Co ▪ JTLIM Corp ▪ Juliana Talib Consultancy ▪ KAF Digital Bank ▪ KAF Investment Bank ▪ Kaizenvest ▪ Kayuh Industries ▪ Kenanga Investment Bank ▪ Kenanga Investors ▪ Kesuma Consulting Group ▪ Khalij Group ▪ Khazanah Nasional ▪ KIC Group ▪ Koperasi Angkatan Tentera Malaysia ▪ Koperasi Permodalan Sahabat Terengganu ▪ Korringgal Tolland ▪ KPMG ▪ Kriptic Devices ▪ KS Engineering ▪ KSK Group ▪ Kuwait Finance House ▪ Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) KL Office ▪ KWAP ▪ Labuan FSA ▪ Lembaga Tabung Haji ▪ Li Fabrics ▪ Lomonosov Moscow State University ▪ LPN ▪ LPPSA ▪ LTM Harvest Resources ▪ LTT Global Communications ▪ MADCash ▪ Maharani Energy Gateway ▪ MAIWP Professional College ▪ Majlis Amanah Rakyat ▪ Malaysian Institute of Estate Planners (MIEP) ▪ Malaysian Reinsurance ▪ Malaysian Takaful Association ▪ Management & Science University (MSU) ▪ Masryef ▪ Masryef Advisory ▪ Master-Pack Group ▪ Maybank ▪ Maybank ▪ Maybank Investment Bank ▪ Maybank Islamic ▪ MBSB Bank ▪ ME Ventures ▪ Meezan Bank ▪ Mercoid Trading ▪ MFPC ▪ Michika General Supplies ▪ Midas Capital Alliance ▪ MIDF ▪ MIDF Amanah Investment Bank ▪ Millennium Information Solution ▪ Ministry Of Finance Ilorin ▪ Mizaan Invest ▪ Moody’s ▪ Moody’s Ratings ▪ Moody’s Analytics ▪ Moody’s Corporation ▪ Moody’s Investors Service ▪ Moody’s Ratings ▪ MRP Premier Group ▪ Muamalah Financial Consulting ▪ MUFG Bank Malaysia ▪ Muslims in Real Estate ▪ MyCelik Network ▪ Nafas ▪ Najh Advisors ▪ Narro Communications ▪ NexStox ▪ Niang Ballo221 ▪ NSA Hegemony ▪ Nur ul Ilm Institute ▪ Nusantara Real Estate ▪ OCBC Al-Amin ▪ Old Neighbour ▪ Opus Asset Management ▪ Origin Partners ▪ Pacific Capital Group ▪ Paramount Potential ▪ PERDCA ▪ Perniagaan Tetap Bina ▪ Pheim Asset Management ▪ Planar Sphere ▪ Politeknik Metro Johor Bahru ▪ Pragmax ▪ Prestar Resources ▪ Principal Asset Management ▪ Principal Islamic Asset Management ▪ PTPTN ▪ Putra Business School ▪ PwC Advisory Services ▪ QuantePhi ▪ Rahmat Lim & Partners ▪ Rakuten Trade ▪ RDS Partnership ▪ Red Hat ▪ RHB Asset Management ▪ RHB Bank ▪ Rinne Technologies & Consulting ▪ Rocas Stones ▪ Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership ▪ RSRVIT Reserve It ▪ S&P Dow Jones Indices ▪ S&P Global ▪ S&P Global Market Intelligence (DIFC) ▪ Sadar Firm ▪ Sahl ▪ Salihin International ▪ Salim Megatama Group ▪ Saturna Malaysia ▪ SBSC ▪ Securities Commission Malaysia ▪ Seng Hwa Auto ▪ Shangren Malaysia ▪ Shook Lin & Bok ▪ Simplicity Consulting ▪ Sin Yue Yue ▪ Siraj Finance ▪ SJ Securities ▪ SKVE Holdings ▪ SkyTech Ventures ▪ SMEBANK ▪ Social Value Malaysia ▪ Standard Chartered Bank (M) ▪ Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) ▪ Standard Chartered Saadiq ▪ Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation ▪ Sunline International ▪ Sunline Technology (Malaysia) ▪ SunTrust ▪ Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga ▪ SynthesisCom ▪ Systems Limited ▪ Tajik-SHEP ▪ Taqwa Life BD ▪ TAR UC ▪ Tech Mahindra ▪ TEKUN Nasional ▪ Temenos AG ▪ The Alternative Bank ▪ The Gulf-ASEAN Exchange ▪ The Islamic Corporation For The Development Of The Private Sector (ICD) ▪ Thinkat PE ▪ TKA Group ▪ TMF Trustees Malaysia ▪ Toyyibpay ▪ Trivesta / Decode ▪ Trowers & Hamlins ▪ TYC Finance ▪ UCSI University ▪ UEM Group ▪ UGL ▪ Umison Construction ▪ Unikl ▪ United Bank Limited (UBL Ameen – Islamic Banking) ▪ United Overseas Bank (M) ▪ United River Capital ▪ Universiti Malaya ▪ Universiti Malaysia Terengganu ▪ Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia ▪ Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) ▪ Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) ▪ Universiti Utara Malaysia ▪ University College MAIWP International ▪ UOB Islamic Asset Management ▪ UOB Kay Hian ▪ UTAR ▪ UTM ▪ V Ultimate ▪ Wahed ▪ Waterville ▪ Whale Cloud Technology ▪ Willwali ▪ Wise PE ▪ WM & Co. ▪ Worldwide Business Venture ▪ Yamada Consulting & Spire ▪ Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia ▪ YBL Resources Mm2H ▪ YTL Digital Bank ▪ Zairus & Dora ▪ Zi Li & Partners ▪ Zico Advisory
Forum Partners
MULTILATERAL STRATEGIC PARTNERS
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD)
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) is a multilateral development financial institution and is part of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group.
The ICD was established in November 1999 to support the economic development of its member countries through the provision of finance for private sector projects, promoting competition and entrepreneurship, providing advisory services to governments and private companies and encouraging cross-border investments.
The ICD has an authorized capital of US$4 billion. Currently, the shareholders of the ICD are the IDB (50%), 53 Islamic countries (30%) and five public financial institutions (20%).
ICD mandate and objectives
The ICD fosters sustainable economic growth in its 53 member countries by:
- Financing private sector investment
- Mobilizing capital in the international financial markets, and
- Providing advisory services to business and governments.
The ICD selects the financing projects based on their contribution to economic development considering factors such as job creation, Islamic finance development, contribution to exports, etc. The ICD also provides advisory services to governments and private sector groups on policies designed to encourage the establishment, expansion and modernization of private enterprises, the development of capital markets, best management practices and to enhance the role of the market economy. The ICD operates to complement the activities of the IDB in member countries.
The ICD is rated ‘AA/FQ’ by Fitch Ratings, ‘Aa3/P-1’ by Moody’s Investors Service and ‘A+’ by Standard & Poor’s.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Tel: (966-12) 6361400; (966-12) 6441644
Fax: (966-12) 644 4427
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.icd-ps.org
The Islamic Corporation for The Insurance Of Investment And Export Credit (ICIEC)
Established 26 years ago in 1994 as a multilateral institution and a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) was tasked to promote cross-border trade and foreign direct investments in its member countries.
The ICIEC’s mission is to make trade and investment between member countries and the world more secure through the Shariah compliant risk mitigation tool. Its vision is to be recognized as the preferred enabler of trade and investment for sustainable economic development in member countries.
The ICIEC is the only multilateral export credit and investment insurance corporation in the world that provides Shariah-compliant insurance and reinsurance solutions.
Today, the ICIEC supports trade and investment flows in 47 member countries spanning across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Its target clients are corporates (both exporters and investors), banks and financial institutions as well as export credit agencies and insurers.
International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) is a member of the IDB Group. It was established with the purpose of advancing trade among OIC member countries, which would ultimately contribute to the overarching goal of improving the socioeconomic conditions of the people across the world. The ITFC commenced operations in January 2008 and has since consolidated all trade finance businesses that used to be handled by various windows within the IDB Group. Earning an ‘A1’ rating from Moody’s Investors Service reflects the ITFC’s efficiency in service delivery by responding swiftly to customer needs in a market-driven business environment.
Since 2008, the ITFC has provided more than US$40.2 billion of trade financing to OIC member countries, making it the leading provider of trade solutions for the needs of OIC member countries. With a mission of being a catalyst for trade development among OIC member countries and beyond, the ITFC helps entities in member countries gain better access to trade finance and provides them with the necessary trade-related capacity-building tools, which would enable them to successfully compete in the global market.
Contact us at:
Twitter: @ITFCCORP
Facebook: @ITFCCORP
Linkedin: International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)
Tel: +966 12 646 8337
Fax: +966 12 637 1064
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.itfc-idb.org/en
IsDB Group Business Forum (THIQAH)
The Islamic Development Bank Group Business Forum (THIQAH) is the window of the IsDB Group that facilitates contact and coordination between entities concerned of the IsDB Group and private sector firms and related institutions in IsDB Group member countries. The main objective of THIQAH is to establish a unique platform for effective dialogue, cooperation and inclusive partnership for business leaders committed to partnering in promising investment opportunities. Through facilitation and catalyst roles, THIQAH will be leveraging the IsDB Group’s resources to offer necessary services and confidence to investors and to establish strategic partnerships with the leaders of the private sector. The primary focus will be on maximizing cross-border investment among member countries to be supported by IsDB Group’s financial products and services. (www.idbgbf.org)
PARTNERS
Eiger
Eiger Trading Advisors (Eiger) is a UK-based asset-trading and technology company founded in 2008, which specializes as an intermediary in Islamic financial products.
As a leading intermediary and technology provider within the commodity Murabahah space, Eiger has the unique capabilities to deliver Shariah compliant commodity trading solutions through the Eiger Trading Platform (ETP), a web-based trading system, that we tailor to our bank clients’ exact operational requirements.
The ETP automates the structuring and execution of Islamic banking products for wholesale and retail commodity-backed transactions, including two new enhanced modules:
- ETP Retail – A 24/7 STP platform designed to automate the end-to-end commodity Murabahah transactions underpinning retail banking products such as deposits, loans, CASA, credit cards
- ETP Client Reach – A bespoke middle and back office module designed to streamline Islamic treasury and derivative transactions, including execution and documentation with our clients’ clients.
Eiger is authorized and regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority, and is both a member of the London Metal Exchange and an associate of the London Platinum and Palladium Market.
IdealRatings
IdealRatings was incorporated in 2006 in San Francisco with a corporate objective to provide SRI/ESG and Shariah compliant solutions to ethical investors and enable them to identify such instruments across different asset classes in the global market. IdealRatings serves clients in over 30 countries with a range of capital market solutions including:
- Equities – A web-based platform covering over 40,000 stocks, where fund managers can screen equities using different, custom-built ESG/SRI/Responsible Investments and Shariah rulebooks or guidelines. This solution caters to different purification calculation methodologies with a comprehensive set of reports for fund managers to manage their portfolio.
- REITs – Global coverage of all listed REITs that could be screened in accordance with different standard Shariah rulebooks or guidelines.
- Indexes – Co-branded and jointly marketed by FTSE-Russell Indexes and a separate series with Thomson Reuters for the global markets, designed for fund management and investment benchmarking. In addition, IdealRatings is able to provide custom-built indexes for the fund management industry.
- Sukuk – A unique solution which includes the global Sukuk and a pioneering Sukuk-screening solution that enables fund managers to customize their Sukuk selection in accordance to their Shariah rulebook, guidelines or investment preference, and
- Brokerage – The solution provides broking houses the ability to screen global equity markets, a technical analysis of the markets and equities, buy/sell/hold recommendations and purification amounts.
S&P Dow Jones Indices
S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) is the largest global resource for essential index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than products based on indices from any other provider in the world. Since Charles Dow invented the first index in 1884, S&P DJI has become home to over one million indices across the spectrum of asset classes that have helped define the way investors measure and trade the markets.
S&P DJI has the longest history of providing Islamic market indices since the launch of DJIM World Index, the world’s first Shariah compliant benchmark in 1999. In 2006, the Dow Jones Sukuk Index was launched, which became the first index to track the performance of global Islamic fixed income securities.
Nowadays, S&P DJI offers two highly visible and widely used index families for Shariah compliant investors: The DJ Islamic Market (DJIM) Indices and S&P Shariah Indices. The two index families include thousands of broad-market, blue-chip, fixed-income and strategy and thematic indices that have passed rules-based screens for Shariah compliance and are the most visible and widely-used set of Shariah compliant benchmarks in the world. A majority of the largest asset managers in the Middle East, Southeast Asia as well as major banks/asset managers in Europe and the US that serve a Shariah clientele utilize S&P DJI to construct Shariah compliant investment strategies.
S&P DJI is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji/.
S&P Global Ratings
S&P Global Ratings is the world’s leading provider of independent credit ratings. Our ratings are essential to driving growth, providing transparency and helping educate market participants so they can make decisions with confidence. We have more than one million credit ratings outstanding on government, corporate, financial sector and structured finance entities and securities. We offer an independent view of the market built on a unique combination of broad perspective and local insight. We provide our opinions and research about relative credit risk; market participants gain independent information to help support the growth of transparent, liquid debt markets worldwide.
S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/ratings.
Trowers & Hamlins
Trowers & Hamlins is an international law firm with over 150 partners and more than 900 people located across the UK, the Middle East and the Far East providing a full-service integrated offering to clients with local knowledge and expertise at its core.
Our distinguishing feature is that with 25 years of experience in the UK and the Middle East, we have a depth of knowledge of the Islamic finance industry that covers the entire spectrum from regulatory and corporate governance to capital market issuances and real estate investment. Our international team of multidisciplinary specialists will guide you on structuring your Shariah compliant activities to help you achieve a successful outcome.
With our growing office in Kuala Lumpur, our team now advises on Islamic investments, financings and products across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
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IFN Asia Forum 2025
We return to Kuala Lumpur for the flagship IFN Asia Forum, a staple of the region’s Islamic finance conference circuit. Now in its 20th year, the event gathers the brightest and most influential personalities of the industry, bringing quality and relevant discussions to the stage and invaluable networking opportunities.
The region houses some of the world’s biggest Islamic finance powerhouses, boasting the most sophisticated regulatory infrastructure, deepest pool of innovative products and largest market potential driven by favorable demographics.
Fully supported by regulators, leading Islamic financial institutions and multilateral organizations, IFN Asia Forum 2025 will leverage Kuala Lumpur’s position as the center of Islamic capital-raising activities by volume and its diversity of instruments and issuers to explore Shariah compliant financing through the banking and capital markets, within the context of current macroeconomic conditions, rising importance of sustainability and digitalization.
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