19th Kuala Lumpur Islamic Finance Forum 2024
0800
Registration
0930
OPENING CEREMONY
Hosted By
WELCOMING SPEECH
Ahmad Shahriman Mohd Shariff
CEO, CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad
Keynote And Opening Speech
DRIVING IMPACT: INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH IN ISLAMIC FINANCE
Guest of Honor:
Datuk Amar Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof
Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia & Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), Malaysia
1030
Morning Tea Break
1100
Special Address
ISLAMIC FINANCE FOR IMPACT: LEADING SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH
Amid global volatility and shifting economic dynamics, this session highlights how Islamic finance is evolving beyond compliance into a driver of real economic impact, sustainability and financial inclusion. It explores how Shariah principles can anchor stability, enhance resilience, and integrate halal economy/social finance and ESG investments, positioning Islamic finance as a credible and competitive solution for sustainable and inclusive growth.
1130
Session 1
ISLAMIC FINANCE AT THE CROSSROADS: RESILIENCE, REFORM AND GLOBAL IMPACT
At a time of global geo-political uncertainty and structural change, Islamic finance stands at a critical crossroads—requiring not only resilience, but meaningful reform to remain relevant and impactful. This session examines how the industry can strengthen its foundations, embrace innovation and reposition itself as a global driver of sustainable, inclusive and ethical finance.
• Strengthening resilience amid volatility and geopolitical shifts
• Advancing regulatory and Shariah reforms for sustainability
• Balancing tradition with innovation in financial solutions
• Enhancing global competitiveness and cross-border growth
• Expanding impact-driven finance (ESG, social, maqasid)
• Positioning Islamic finance as a credible global alternative
1245
Lunch And Networking
1400
Special Presentation 1
GLOBAL ISLAMIC FINANCE OUTLOOK 2026-2027
This presentation will provide a concise outlook on the global Islamic finance industry in 2026, highlighting key growth trends, market developments and emerging risks. It will examine the performance of core segments—including Islamic banking, sukuk and capital markets—while identifying opportunities for expansion amid ongoing global geo-political and economic uncertainty.
1430
Session 2
ASEAN 680 MILLION: UNLOCKING ISLAMIC FINANCE AT SCALE
With a combined population of over 680 million, ASEAN represents one of the most dynamic and untapped frontiers for Islamic finance. This panel will explore how the region can unlock Islamic finance at scale—leveraging demographic strength, digital innovation and cross-border collaboration—to drive financial inclusion, deepen capital markets and position ASEAN as a global hub for sustainable and value-based finance.
• ASEAN Opportunity at Scale
• Financial Inclusion & Retail Expansion
• Capital Market Deepening
• Cross-Border Integration & Connectivity
• Digitalisation as a Growth Catalyst
• Sustainable & Impact Finance
• Policy, Governance & Ecosystem Development
1400
Special Presentation 2
DIGITAL ECONOMY AND ISLAMIC FINANCE: DRIVING SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH
This session explores how Islamic finance can harness digital innovation to drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth, focusing on fintech, regulation and future-ready financial ecosystems.
1400
Special Presentation 3
DIGITAL ECONOMY AND ISLAMIC FINANCE: DRIVING SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH
This session explores how Islamic finance can harness digital innovation to drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth, focusing on fintech, regulation and future-ready financial ecosystems.
1545
Session 3
SHARIAH-COMPLIANT FUNDS: ALLOCATION STRATEGIES, PERFORMANCE TRENDS AND MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
As global investors seek diversified, ethical and resilient investment solutions, Shariah-compliant funds are gaining increasing relevance across markets. This panel will explore how fund managers are navigating asset allocation, performance dynamics and evolving market opportunities—positioning Islamic funds as a competitive and scalable asset class in a rapidly changing investment landscape.
• Global Asset Allocation Strategies
• Performance Trends & Benchmarking
• Expanding Market Opportunities
• ESG, Sustainability & Impact Investing
• Cross-Border Distribution & Scaling
• Digitalisation & Fund Innovation
• Shariah Governance & Standardisation
• Future Outlook
1700
End of Day One
Afternoon Tea Break
0900
Special Presentation 3
GLOBAL SUKUK OUTLOOK 2025
Presenter:
Bashar Al Natoor
Global Head Islamic Finance, Fitch Ratings (online)
0915
Special Presentation 4
SHARIAH COMMITTEE SUCCESSION PLAN INITIATIVE (SCSPI) :
CONTINUOUS LEGACY OF SHARIAH EXPERTS IN ISLAMIC FINANCE
Presenter:
Makhtar Abdullah
CEO, Association of Shariah Advisors in Islamic Finance (ASAS)
Chairperson:
Ahmad Anas Fadzil
Associate Director, Amanie Advisors
Chairperson:
Ahmad Anas Fadzil
Associate Director, Amanie Advisors
0930
Session 4
DRIVING SUKUK FOR SUSTAINABLE IMPACT AND GROWTH
This session highlights the role of Global Sukuk issuance in fostering sustainable impact and growth. It explores how Sukuk financed projects can deliver lasting benefits and drive economic growth. Additionally, it examines and recommends valuable strategies to align Sukuk with sustainability goals and Maqasid Shariah Framework, offering insights into its role in fostering global impact.
Moderator: Sharifatul Hanizah Said Ali Executive Director, Islamic Capital Market Development, Securities Commission Malaysia
Panelists:
• Dr. Ayaz Ismail Director, Wholesale Banking, CIMB Islamic
• Prof. Dr. Engku Rabiah Adawiah Deputy Chairman, Shariah Advisory Council of Bank Negara Malaysia and Securities Commission Malaysia
• Syamsul Azuan Ahmad Fauzi CEO, Public Islamic Bank
• Dr. Mohamad Damak Global Head of Islamic Finance, Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings, Dubai UAE
Moderator:
Sharifatul Hanizah Said Ali
Executive Director, Islamic Capital Market Development, Securities Commission Malaysia
Panelist 1:
Dr. Ayaz Ismail
Director, Wholesale Banking, CIMB Islamic
Panelist 2:
Prof. Dr. Engku Rabiah Adawiah
Deputy Chairman, Shariah Advisory Council of Bank Negara Malaysia and Securities Commission Malaysia
Panelist 3:
Syamsul Azuan Ahmad Fauzi
CEO, Public Islamic Bank
Panelist 4:
Dr. Mohamad Damak
Global Head of Islamic Finance, Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings, Dubai UAE
Panelist 5:
Suhaida Mahpot
CEO, Amanie Advisors
1045
Morning Tea Break
1115
Special Presentation 4
ISLAMIC FINANCE DEVELOPMENT INDICATOR OUTLOOK
Presenter:
Mustafa Adil
Head of Islamic Finance, London Stock Exchange Group, UK
Chairperson:
Prof. Datin Dr. Rusni Hassan
Dean, IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance (IIiBF)
Chairperson:
Prof. Datin Dr. Rusni Hassan
Dean, IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance (IIiBF)
1130
Session 5
ENHANCING ISLAMIC FINANCE PRODUCTS THROUGH INNOVATION
In this session, panelists will explore the latest efforts to innovate and enhance financial products and instruments, spanning diverse Shariah-compliant options, tech integration for efficiency, risk management tools, green finance advocacy, regulatory support, and sustainability initiatives. Collaboration with all major stakeholders in the industry is crucial for meeting evolving customer needs while upholding Islamic principles and achieving the industry’s business goals.
Moderator: The Hon. Justice Dr. Johan Lee Kien How High Court Judge of Kuala Lumpur
Panelists
• Dato’ Paduka Syed Mashafuddin Syed Badarudin CEO, AFFIN Islamic Bank
• Dr. Salim Al-Ali Shariah Advisor, Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Bilal Parvaiz CEO, Standard Chartered Saadiq
• Kemal Rizadi Arbi Advisor, Oman Financial Services Authority / Board Member, Securities Commission Malaysia
• Ahmed Ali Siddiqui Head, Shariah Compliance, Meezan Bank, Pakistan (online)
Moderator:
The Hon. Justice Dr. Johan Lee Kien How
High Court Judge of Kuala Lumpur
Panelist 1:
Dato’ Paduka Syed Mashafuddin Syed Badarudin
CEO, Affin Islamic Bank Berhad
Panelist 2:
Dr. Salim Al-Ali
Shariah Advisor, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Panelist 3:
Bilal Parvaiz
CEO, Standard Chartered Saadiq
Panelist 4:
Kemal Rizadi Arbi
Advisor, Oman Financial Services Authority / Board Member, Securities
Commission Malaysia
1230
Lunch And Networking
1430
Session 6
STRENGTHENING THE LANDSCAPE OF SOCIAL IMPACT INVESTING:
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
This session explores how social impact investing, along with its opportunities, challenges, and connections, contributes to driving growth in Islamic finance. It offers insights into the evolving landscape and implications for business stakeholders and the national economy.
Moderator:
Dato’ Prof. Dr. Noor Inayah Ya’akub, President & Vice Chancellor Infrastructure University & Chairman Amanah Raya Trustee, Board Member Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd
Panelists:
• Tunku Danny Nasaifuddin Mudzaffar Founder, MicroLeap
• Shahariah Shaharudin President, Saturna Malaysia
• Lim Say Cheong CEO, Saudi Venture Capital Investment Company, Saudi
• Fares Zahir CEO, Xeraya Capital
• Dima Djani CEO & Founder, Hijra
Moderator:
Dato’ Prof. Dr. Noor Inayah Ya’akub
President & Vice Chancellor Infrastructure
University & Chairman Amanah Raya Trustee, Board Member Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd
Panelist 1:
Tunku Danny Nasaifuddin Mudzaffar
Founder, microLEAP
Panelist 2:
Shahariah Shaharudin
President, Saturna Malaysia
Panelist 3:
Lim Say Cheong
CEO, Saudi Venture Capital Investment Company, Saudi
Panelist 4:
Fares Zahir
CEO, Xeraya Capital
Panelist 5:
Dima Djani
CEO & Founder, Hijra
1530
Session 7
LEVERAGING DIGITALIZATION AND AI FOR ADVANCING
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN ISLAMIC FINANCE
This topic delves into how AI drives innovation in Islamic finance, influencing decision-making and product development to facilitate sustainable growth through digitalization and fintech spectrum. It highlights AI’s potential to advance sustainable finance within the Islamic financial ecosystem.
Moderator: Rizal IL-Ehzan Fadil Azim CEO, Alliance Islamic Bank
Panelists:
• Nurul Izza Idris Director, Islamic Finance Department, Bank Negara Malaysia
• Umar Munshi Founder, Ethis Global & Managing Partner, HASAN.VC
• Ts. Dr. Othman Abdullah CEO, Islamic Finance, Silverlake
• Daeng Termizi COO & Co-Founder, Kestrl, United Kingdom
• Khairul Nisa Ismail CEO, SEDANIA As Salam Capital
Moderator:
Rizal IL-Ehzan Fadil Azim
CEO, Alliance Islamic Bank
Panelist 1:
Nurul Izza Idris
Director, Islamic Finance Department, Bank Negara Malaysia
Panelist 2:
Mohd Akhtaar
Head of Accelerator and Partner at HASAN.VC
Panelist 4:
Daeng Termizi
COO & Co-Founder, Kestrl, United Kingdom
Panelist 5:
Khairul Nisa Ismail
CEO, SEDANIA As Salam Capital
1645
Session 8
LATEST INSIGHTS INTO GLOBAL SHARIAH RULINGS
• Latest Global Shariah Rulings
• AAOIFI Sukuk Standards Updates
• Global Standards in the Halal Industry
Moderator: Datuk Prof. Dr. Mohamad Akram Laldin Member of Shariah Advisory Council of Bank Negara Malaysia and Professor at INCEIF
Panelists:
• Prof. Dato’ Dr. Aznan Hasan Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance (IIiBF) & Chairman, Shariah Advisory Council of Securities Commission Malaysia
• Prof. Dr. Engku Rabiah Adawiah Deputy Chairman, Shariah Advisory Council of Bank Negara Malaysia and Securities Commission Malaysia
• Sheikh Esam Ishaq Shariah Scholar, Bahrain
• Dr. Salim Al-Ali Shariah Advisor, Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Dr. Mufti Yousuf Sultan Member of SAC, Bangladesh Securities & Exchange Commission
Moderator:
Datuk Prof. Dr. Mohamad Akram Laldin
Member of Shariah Advisory Council of Bank Negara Malaysia and Professor at INCEIF
Panelist 1:
Prof. Dato’ Dr. Aznan Hasan
Institute of Islamic Banking and
Finance (IIiBF) & Chairman,
Shariah Advisory Council of Securities Commission Malaysia
Panelist 2:
Prof. Dr. Engku Rabiah Adawiah
Deputy Chairman, Shariah
Advisory Council of Bank
Negara Malaysia and Securities
Commission Malaysia
Panelist 3:
Sheikh Esam Ishaq
Shariah Scholar, Bahrain
Panelist 4:
Dr. Salim Al-Ali
Shariah Advisor, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Panelist 5:
Dr. Mufti Yousuf Sultan
CEO & Founder, Hijra
Founder & CEO, Adl Advisory
1745
CLOSING REMARKS
Y.M Tengku Dato’ Seri Hasmuddin Tengku Othman
Managing Partner, Messrs. Hisham Sobri & Kadir
End of Day One
0830
Pendaftaran para tetamu dan peserta
0915
Sesi 1
Trend Dan Isu-Isu Semasa Terhadap Ketetapan Syariah Dalam Kewangan
Global (Bahasa Arab)
• Piawaian Sukuk AAOIFI
• Tatacara penerbitan Sukuk Wakalah bil Khadamat (Agensi Perkhidmatan)
• Kesan Piawaian Syariah terhadap amalan institusi kewangan Islam
• Keperluan piawaian global dalam Industri Halal
Moderator
Prof. Dr. Engku Rabiah Adawiah Timbalan Pengerusi, Majlis Penasihat Syariah, Bank Negara Malaysia dan Suruhanjaya Sekuriti Malaysia
Panelis
1. Sheikh Esam Ishaq Penasihat Syariah, Bahrain
2. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Aznan Hasan Institut Perbankan dan Kewangan Islam, UIAM & Pengerusi, Majlis Penasihat Syariah Suruhanjaya Sekuriti Malaysia
3. Dr. Salim Al-Ali Penasihat Syariah, UAE
4. Datuk Prof. Dr. Mohamad Akram Laldin Ahli, Majlis Penasihat Syariah, Bank Negara Malaysia dan Professor di INCEIF
5. Dr. H. Oni Sahroni Anggota Dewan Pengawas Syariah, Bank Syariah Indonesia
Moderator
Prof. Dr. Engku Rabiah Adawiah
Timbalan Pengerusi, Majlis Penasihat Syariah, Bank Negara Malaysia dan Suruhanjaya Sekuriti Malaysia
Panelis
Sheikh Esam Ishaq
Penasihat Syariah, Bahrain
Panelis 2
Prof. Dato’ Dr. Aznan Hasan
Institut Perbankan dan Kewangan Islam, UIAM & Pengerusi, Majlis Penasihat Syariah Suruhanjaya Sekuriti Malaysia
Panelis 3
Dr. Salim Al-Ali
Penasihat Syariah, UAE
Panelis 4
Datuk Prof. Dr. Mohamad Akram Laldin
Ahli, Majlis Penasihat Syariah, Bank Negara Malaysia dan Professor di INCEIF
1030
Minum Pagi
1045
Sesi 2
Mengurus Ketidakpatuhan Syariah (SNC) Dalam Instrumen Kewangan
Islam
• Isu-Isu yang menjadi ketidakpatuhan Syariah (SNC) dalam kewangan Islam
• Punca Ketidakpatuhan Syariah (SNC) dalam Instrumen Kewangan Islam
• Kesan Ketidakpatuhan Syariah (SNC) terhadap Institusi Kewangan Islam (IFI
• Ketidakpatuhan Syariah (SNC) dalam Dokumen Polisi Hajah & Dharurah
• Cadangan Strategi & Pembetulan Ketidakpatuhan Syariah (SNC)
Moderator
Yang Arif Dr. Mohammad Johan Lee Hakim Mahkamah Tinggi, Kuala Lumpur
Panelis
1. Ustaz Burhanuddin Lokman Ahli Majlis Penasihat Syariah Bank Negara Malaysia
2. Ustaz Ahmad Suhaimi Yahya Ketua Serantau, Penasihatan Syariah dan Tadbir Urus, CIMB Islamic Bank
Pengulas
Prof Dr Engku Rabiah Adawiah Timbalan Pengerusi, Majlis Penasihat Syariah Bank Negara Malaysia dan Suruhanjaya Sekuriti Malaysia
Moderator
YA Dr. Mohammad Johan Lee
Hakim Mahkamah Tinggi, Kuala Lumpur
Pengulas
Prof. Dr. Engku Rabiah Adawiah
Timbalan Pengerusi, Majlis Penasihat Syariah, Bank Negara Malaysia dan Suruhanjaya Sekuriti Malaysia
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Majlis Pembukaaan
Dihoskan Oleh:
UCAPAN PEMBUKAAN
KATA ALUAN
Tan Sri Dr. Mohd Daud Bakar
Pengerusi, Kumpulan Amanie
UCAPAN PEMBUKAAN
Y.B Senator Dato’ Setia Dr. Haji Mohd Na’im Haji Mokhtar
Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal Agama) Malaysia
Tan Sri Dr. Mohd Daud Bakar
Pengerusi, Kumpulan Amanie
Y.B Senator Dato’ Setia Dr. Haji Mohd Na’im Haji Mokhtar
Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal Agama) Malaysia
1245
Makan Tengahari
1400
Sesi 3
Isu-Isu Syariah Dalam Produk-Produk Perbendaharan Dalam Kewangan Islam
• Pematuhan prinsip Syariah dalam pembangunan produk perbendaharaan Islam
• Prinsip Syariah yang mengawal pengurusan risiko dan pertukaran asing
• Isu Syariah yang berkaitan penstrukturan untuk ke hadapan Forex Islam, Swap Forex Islam dan swap mata wang silang
• Aplikasi Lindung nilai (Tahawwut) berbanding spekulasi (Talaaub)
• Konsep utama Waad (janji) dan Tawarruq (Murabahah Komoditi)
Moderator
Prof Dr Rusni Hasan Dekan, Institut Perbankan dan Kewangan Islam, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM)
Panelis
1. Prof. Madya Dr. Mohamed Fairooz Abdul Khir Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Syariah, CIMB Islamic
2. Prof Madya Dr. Kamaruzaman Noordin Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Syariah, Affin Islamic Bank
Pengulas:
Jumadi Kadir Ketua Pegawai Shariah Kumpulan SME Bank
Moderator
Prof Dr Rusni Hasan
Dekan, Institut Perbankan dan Kewangan Islam, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa
Malaysia (UIAM)
Panelis
Prof. Madya Dr. Mohamed Fairooz Abdul Khir
Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Syariah, CIMB Islamic
Panelis 2
Prof Madya Dr. Kamaruzaman Noordin
Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Syariah, Affin Islamic Bank
Pengulas
Jumadi Kadir
Ketua Pegawai Shariah Kumpulan SME Bank
1515
Sesi 4
IMPLIKASI DHARURAH DAN HAJAH DALAM OPERASI KEWANGAN
ISLAM
• Peraturan dan amalan semasa parameter hajah dan darurah dalam kewangan Islam
• Aplikasi Dharurah dan Hajah bagi memperkukuhkan operasi kewangan Islam
• Cadangan menangani isu-isu Syariah dalam membuat keputusan mengenai aplikasi hajah dan darurah.
Moderator
Sahibus Samahah Prof. Dato’ Dr. Asmadi Mohamed Naim Mufti Pahang
Panelis
1. Ustaz Muhammad Izzam Mohd Khazar Timbalan Pengarah, Jabatan Kewangan Islam, Bank Negara Malaysia
2. Dr Azrul Azlan Iskandar Mirza Timbalan Pengarah dan Ketua Jabatan Shariah Pembangunan Pasaran Modal Islam, Suruhanjaya Sekuriti Malaysia
Pengulas
Dr. Marjan Muhammad Ahli Majlis Penasihat Syariah Bank Negara Malaysia dan Suruhanjaya Sekuriti Malaysia
Moderator
Sahibus Samahah Prof. Dato’ Dr. Asmadi Mohamed Naim
Mufti Pahang
Panelis
Ustaz Muhammad Izzam Mohd Khazar
Timbalan Pengarah, Jabatan Kewangan Islam, Bank
Negara Malaysia
Panelis 2
Dr Azrul Azlan Iskandar Mirza
Timbalan Pengarah dan Ketua Jabatan Shariah Pembangunan
Pasaran Modal Islam, Suruhanjaya Sekuriti Malaysia
Pengulas
Dr. Marjan Muhammad
Ahli Majlis Penasihat Syariah Bank Negara Malaysia dan Suruhanjaya
Sekuriti Malaysia
1630
Sesi 5
Isu-Isu Syariah Dalam Produk Takaful Dan Retakaful
• Aplikasi strategi dengan perubahan pasaran pematuhan Syariah
• Pemakaian keperluan Syariah dalam mudarabah dalam perniagaan Takaful
• Isu Dan Cabaran Pembiayaan Takaful Mikro
Moderator
Dr. Suhaimi Mohd Yusof Felo Kehormat Kanan, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah (UniSHAMS)
Panelis
1. Dr Akhtarzaite Aziz Pengerusi, Jawatankuasa Syariah Maybank Islamic dan Ahli, Majlis Penasihat Syariah Suruhanjaya Sekuriti
2. Dr. Ahmad Sufian Che Abdullah Pengerusi, Jawatankuasa Syariah, Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Berhad
Pengulas
Prof. Dr. Amir Shaharuddin Pengerusi, JK Syariah Hong Leong MSIG Takaful
Moderator
Dr. Suhaimi Mohd Yusof
Felo Kehormat Kanan, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim
Mu’adzam Shah (UniSHAMS)
Panelis
Dr Akhtarzaite Aziz
Pengerusi, Jawatankuasa Syariah Maybank Islamic dan Ahli, Majlis
Penasihat Syariah Suruhanjaya Sekuriti
Panelis 2
Dr. Ahmad Sufian Che Abdullah
Pengerusi, Jawatankuasa Syariah, Syarikat Takaful Malaysia
Keluarga Berhad
Pengulas
Prof. Dr. Amir Shaharuddin
Pengerusi, JK Syariah Hong Leong MSIG Takaful
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Tamat
Minum Petang
