Webinar: Malaysia's Growth Potential in Islamic Finance

The webinar will discuss on what’s driving the strong growth of Malaysia’s Islamic banks, Malaysia’s role in the rise of green sukuk issuance and Islamic finance’s progress in adopting blockchain technology.

Malaysia Forest Fund (MFF): Launching of Forest Conservation Certificate (FCC) and Dialogue on “Malaysia’s Forest Initiatives: Balancing Conservation and Economic Development”

An open-door half day event launched by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, YB. Nik Nazmi bin Nik Ahmad. The FCC protocol is a non-market mechanism which recognise contribution from the donor in conservation and sustainable management of forest. The objective of this event is to launch this FCC protocol. There will be also MoU launching ceremony with MFF donors, and dialogue session on Forest Conservation Certificate.

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Roundtable on Future Economy: Implications for Islamic Economics and Finance Education

An open-door session aims to:
1) Examine emerging trends and disruptive technologies shaping the future of economics and finance - theories and practices;
2) Explore the implications of this emerging trends on the discipline of economics and finance in general, and on Islamic economics and finance in particular;
3) Identify the future direction for Islamic economics and finance education in terms of curriculum contents and graduate competencies; and
4) Propose actionable solutions to improve the quality of Islamic economics and finance education in addressing future challenges.

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IIFM-LFSA Seminar: Risk management and Value creation in Islamic Finance via Sustainability, Tokenization and Hedging

An open-door seminar in collaboration between International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM) and Labuan Financial Services Authority (LFSA). A panel discussion will be held to deliberate on contemporary issues on Islamic Finance such as sustainability, tokenization and hedging. Discussion topics include SDG from Islamic finance perspectives, Islamic digital exchanges and various types of existing and future Islamic tokens (RAMZ), Tahawut standards etc.

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WB-BNM Report Showcase: Managing Flood Risks – Leveraging Finance for Business Resilience in Malaysia

A closed-door session showcasing a recently-published joint report by the World Bank and Bank Negara Malaysia on the impact of floods to the Malaysian economy, and the pivotal role of the financial sector in supporting business adaptation and resilience to flood risks. The event will bring together experts and stakeholders to explore policy recommendations to mitigate the impact of floods and build a more resilient future for our nation.

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Dialogue: IsDB - IFMC Treasurers Dialogue

Islamic Financial Stability Forum (IFSF) 2024

The 22nd Islamic Finance Stability Forum themed ""Resilience and Stability of the Islamic Financial Services Industry in an Evolving Risk Environment"" is designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by the Islamic financial services industry amidst rapidly changing global risk landscapes. The main objective of the forum is to offer a forward-looking perspective, providing key insights into the current trends, growth drivers and soundness of the Islamic financial services industry and its outlook amid an uncertain and increasingly complex global environment.

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Employment Impacts of Implementing an Employers Contributory Pillar: Evidence from Chile

ASB Research Seminar Series - Employment Impacts of Implementing an Employers Contributory Pillar: Evidence from Chile

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WB-MIA Roundtable on “Value-based and Sustainability Reporting to Improve Information Flows and Islamic Finance Mobilization"

4th Centralised Shariah Advisory Authorities (CSAA) Working Group Meeting

A closed-door session for CSAA’s working group which aims to deliverate its model, governance and upcoming agenda.

IFSB Knowledge Sharing Session

Islamic non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) are increasingly vital in driving financial inclusion across underserved populations globally. Their innovative Shari'ah-compliant financial products and ethical practices not only align with Islamic principles but also foster economic empowerment and social justice. This insightful session will delve into the strategic role of NBFIs in extending financial services to those excluded from traditional banking, emphasising their impact on sustainable development and poverty alleviation.

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Islamic Social Finance Masterclass: Advancing Financial Inclusion through Islamic Social Finance

An open-door session by INCEIF University on implenting Islamic Social Finance Instruments to meet the following objectives:
1) Gain a clear understanding of Islamic Social Finance and its importance in promoting financial inclusion;
2) Recognize classical and modern Islamic social finance instruments and understand how they are applied in real-world scenarios; and
3) Learn strategies to overcome challenges in implementing Islamic social finance instruments, including regulatory and cultural barriers, to promote sustainable growth and social impact.

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WB-IsDB High-Level Policy Roundtable on Impact Evaluation

Roundtable on Financing Sustainable Public Health

An open-door session to discuss on the Health White Paper for Malaysia (HWP) which was passed by the Malaysian Parliament with the aim towards systematic and structural reforms to respond to the nation’s health challenges and to ensure greater equitability, sustainability and resilience of the health system.The Roundtable session will enable inputs from academia, industry players and policy makers to be discussed to explore innovative financing sources from public, private and not-for profit sources.

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1. Launch of Dana Pemacu by Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan)

2. Launch of the Translated Book of Dr Yusuf al-Qaradawi “The Role of Values and Ethics in Islamic Economy” by Maybank Islamic and INCEIF University

3. Launch of Labuan Shariah-compliant Blockchain Hub Masterplan by Labuan Financial Services Authority

4. Launch of Sadaqa House Book: “Inspiring ‘Adl and Ihsan in the Realm of Islamic Banking” by Bank Islam and Selangor Islamic University

1. Instimatch Global AG

2. KESTRL

3. Standard Chartered Saadiq

1. Sadaqa House Book Review and Quiz Session by Selangor Islamic University and Bank Islam

2. Experiential Learning via KESTRL Co-founder : “A Fintech Entrepreneur’s Journey (Part 1)”

3. Insights from SME Academy, Centre For Entrepreneur Development and Research: “So You Want To Start a Business?”

1. Collaboration Announcement between Eq8 Capital and Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia Towards the Issuance of World’s First Waqf-featured Exchange Traded Fund

2. Soft Launch of the Maqasid Shariah Scorecard for Value-based Intermediation for Takaful by Malaysian Takaful Association

3. Collaboration between MIFC Leadership Council, Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah, Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia, myWakaf and INCEIF University: “Upscaling Smart Sawah Berskala Besar Asnaf through Islamic Finance

4. Signing Ceremony between International Islamic Liquidity Management and Affin Islamic to onboard Affin Islamic as the International Islamic Liquidity Management’s Primary Dealer

1. Bursa Malaysia

2. Bank Simpanan Nasional

3. CashKu

1. Sharing Session by Selangor Islamic University on Career Path for Islamic Economics and Finance Graduates & Islamic Economics Game

2. Experiential Learning via KESTRL Co-founder: “A Fintech Entrepreneur’s Journey (Part 2)”

3. Insights from SME Academy, Centre For Entrepreneur Development and Research: “Business Sophomore Survival”