This programme provides an insight into the key operational and Shariah aspects of Islamic treasury activities in the Global Islamic Market product offerings. Throughout the programme, learners will be able to examine the structure of Global Islamic Market products as well as deliberation on possible areas for Shariah non-compliance events related to the products’ offering. The programme will also touch on the enablers and Shariah requirements for digital onboarding of the Global Islamic Market segment within Islamic banks.
This programme provides an insight into the key operational and Shariah aspects of Islamic treasury activities in the Global Islamic Market product offerings. Throughout the programme, learners will be able to examine the structure of Global Islamic Market products as well as deliberation on possible areas for Shariah non-compliance events related to the products’ offering. The programme will also touch on the enablers and Shariah requirements for digital onboarding of the Global Islamic Market segment within Islamic banks.
The strength of the industry amongst others lie on its architecture that gives options to the customers. Nonetheless, the contemporary Islamic finance architecture still needs enhancement and innovation in its product offerings to make it as competitive as the conventional system.
Hence, this programme highlights the important components in the Islamic finance architecture which comprises the underlying Shariah principles, the instruments and the digitalisation of Islamic financial products and services.
This programme highlights the Islamic Capital Market Products and Green Sukuk. The content also covers the framework of Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) Sukuk and relates with real case study on Green Sukuk.
Islamic finance has witnessed remarkable growth over the past few decades, emerging as a significant segment of the global financial system. As institutions and practitioners continue to navigate this dynamic landscape, understanding the foundations, principles and evolving trends becomes crucial. As we embark on this journey , lets us explore the current state and chart a course toward a robust and sustainable culture for Islamic finance .
This programme designed to equip the participants with in-depth knowledge on the principles, contracts and principles of Islamic finance. This programme also will navigate the evolving landscape and anticipating future trends.
The programme will cover on the Sukuk and structuring, its importance, the way it is structured and the challenges in respect of its issuance and tradability are among important aspects that must be known to Islamic finance practitioners.
This programme aims to provide knowledge on the fundamental principles, mechanisms, and impacts of Islamic Capital Market activities, focusing specifically on the Malaysian context. It aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of how Islamic finance contributes to economic growth, development, and resource allocation within the real economy
Innovation in AI for the banking sector is not just about algorithms, sophisticated modelling, or advanced neural networks in deep learning to deliver banking services. It is ultimately about creating products and services that customers value more than the use of advanced technologies.
Managing AI and data projects are not just a technical matter. To ensure commercial success in AI and data projects, executives will need to be able to implement AI projects from both the businesses and technical perspectives.
Digitalisation is revolutionizing the financial sector and reshaping banking business models, creating exciting opportunities for growth and innovation. It is essential for professionals in the financial industry to embrace this transformation and harness its potential.
This programme is designed to equip professionals with insights into the value proposition of digital banking and its critical role in driving financial inclusion.
This programme aims to help professionals to understand the value proposition of digital banking and its role in addressing financial inclusion. The programme also builds the capabilities of the participants in the management of Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects to drive commercial outcomes by leveraging AI technologies for business value creation in the banking sector.
Industrial Revolution 4.0 has disrupted the banking and finance industry. With the rise of big data and Artificial Intelligence (AI), banking and finance leaders will need to lead digital transformation initiatives based on analytics and machine learning as new drivers and enablers. But strategic digital transformation is not about hard technology only. Soft skills to manage data and AI projects are equally important.
This programme aims to equip non-technical banking and finance leaders on the fundamentals of data and AI innovation in strategic digital transformation. Focusing on skills to design frameworks to better manage data and AI projects, this primer will enable business leaders to accelerate digital transformation against the emerging banking and finance value chain.
This programme aims to provide an understanding on the practice of Islamic Social Finance which is primarily introduced to support individuals from all walks of life on how to be financially feasible and independent. The innovations from Islamic Social Finance have improved the recipients’ quality of life. This programme also aims to broaden the learners’ minds through the concept and practices of social finance journey which consequently contributes to social sustainability.
This programme will develop the participants’ critical understanding and appreciation of theoretical concepts of Halal Business and its relation to Islamic Finance. This course will include interactive lecture and discussion provided with case studies to facilitate learning.
The programme aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between macroeconomic indicators and Islamic finance, exploring key concepts, trends, and challenges in Islamic financial markets.
This programme is designed to provide the participants with critical aspects of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS). It also delves into related topical issues such as greenwashing, corporate governance trends and the FATF report on ransomware financing.
Several court cases have proven that there are many conflicting issues in the Malaysian Islamic banking sector, which have posed a challenge to the Islamic financial system in Malaysia. This is because the legislation which is applicable to the Islamic banking sector in Malaysia is derived from common law, which is not similar to the real context of Islamic law and banking. This programme aims to provide participants with the analysis of the judgments from the landmark court cases especially after the issuance of the Islamic Financial Services Act 2013. From this, participants shall be able to understand and address the issues at board and Shariah Committee level at individual Islamic banks.
The competitive nature of today’s market uncertainties has stretched employees’ capabilities to find ways to deliver and meet expectations and bottom-line. Seemingly, recent headlines in recent years have seen a rise of unethical behaviours and scandals that calls for the urgent need to establish a mindset and to set ‘tone form the top’ for organisations to teach ethical culture holistically. Thus, this programme intends to familiarise the concepts of ethical leadership and followership to relate to the working environment. This programme also will provide a case study analysis on the theme of ethical leadership and culture.
In Islam, Ihsan refers to the pursuit of excellence in all aspect of life, including leadership. Leaders who embody the principles of Ihsan are committed to doing good, making a positive impact on society, Ihsan leadership are based on the commitment in fulfilling their responsibilities with excellence and dedication, which are integral to the Islamic faith.
Leaders are guided by a strong moral compass and are committed to serving their communities and upholding the principles of justice and fairness.
This programme will provide insights on how Ihsan leadership concept helps leaders and followers work together to create a better world for all. They are guided by the principles and are committed to create a society that is built on these values.
Micro financing has become a crucial tool in facing the Post Pandemic Era and the need in adjusting the sustainability of Islamic finance ecosystem. Therefore, participants will be exposed to the overview of micro finance empowerment and its integration concept to the Islamic social finance model such as waqf, zakat and sadaqah.
The Purpose-based Islamic Leadership Programme (PIL) is an executive leadership programme offered by IBFIM (Islamic Banking & Finance Institute Malaysia), in collaboration with the Asia School of Business. This programme is specifically designed for senior executives in both financial and non-financial institutions.
The PIL programme is structured based on the fundamental principles outlined in the book entitled “The ICLIF Leadership Competency Model (LCM): An Islamic Alternative” co-authored by Tan Sri Prof. Dr. Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas and Prof. Dr. Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud.
PIL is a Tawhidic-based programme that aims to cultivate ethical leadership, emphasising Islamic values and principles rooted from various sources. Learners will learn via comprehensive classroom learning and peer reflection sessions.
This programme is an action-based learning event. Learners will go through the entire learning circle starting with the experience stage through various tailor-made business simulation, case studies and activities. Learners will then reflect on their personal performance in the experiential stage. This brings the learners to the reflective stage. It is designed to strengthen learning and garner as many “AHA!” insights as possible. From the reflective stage, learners will arrive at individual conclusions that will incorporate ideas which will be shared in the programme. These conclusions will form the basis of the learner’s personal action plan that is believed will deliver the desired improvement in performance.
This programme specially curated to prepare an organisation’s spokespersons to engage and communicate effectively to stakeholders, and work together as a team as they experience the pressure and scrutiny of a real crisis in a 24/7 news cycle, “news” across multiple social media platforms, and face-to-face communications with affected stakeholders.
This programme is designed to prepare spokespersons to deliver insightful, and concise views to stakeholders across multiple platforms in support of their organisation’s goals to position Malaysia as a global gateway for Islamic finance markets.
This programme will give the learners an understanding of the Tawarruq contract and other Islamic commercial contracts that could be used as an alternative to Tawarruq. Learners will be exposed and have an insight into other contracts for them to structure Islamic banking products and move away from Tawarruq.
The programme is designed to equip participants with Hajah and Darurah framework and its application process for their effective implementation. Additionally, participants will engage in real-life scenarios, allowing them to practically apply these concepts within their work environments.
This programme aims to provides an understanding on the origin, sources, purpose and philosophy of Shariah which is the foundation of the Islamic financial system. The programme covers various aspects of Shariah governance, including the roles and responsibilities of Shariah boards, the development and implementation of Shariah compliance policies and procedures, as well as the assessmentt of Shariah compliance risks.
This programme aims to equip the participants with the appropriate skills to approach the decision-making process in providing well-informed resolution. Decision-making skills are crucial for Shariah committee members as they play a vital role in ensuring compliance with Islamic principles and guiding the Islamic Financial Institutions’ (IFIs) activities in accordance with Shariah law.
Shariah compliance is an integral component to ensure sound business operation of an Islamic Financial Institutions (IFIs). In response to that, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has introduced the Shariah Governance Framework (SGF) with the aim to strengthen the Shariah governance structure and processes. In September 2019, the Shariah Governance Policy (superseding the SGF) was issued to address the emerging business complexity of the Islamic Financial Institutions (IFIs). The programme aims to provide updates to the participants on the enhancement features of the new SGP as well as its impact on the operations and dynamics within an IFI.
The participants will be exposed to the importance of Shariah governance and the implication of Shariah non-compliance (SNC). The programme also discusses the possibility of SNC occurring in Islamic banking processes.
This programme delves into the critical aspects of sustainability governance, climate risk management, and effective reporting frameworks. Participants will explore the evolving landscape of sustainability governance, gaining insights into the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders.
This programme aims to bring the learners’ attention towards the positioning of Islamic banking in supporting sustainable development and strengthen the roles and impact of Islamic banking institutions. Additionally, this programme also elaborates the definition and underpinning thrusts of value-based intermediation (VBI) as well as discusses the implementation strategies in advancing VBI as the next strategic direction for Islamic banking industry.
The Sustainability Leadership Programme for Financial Institutions is an executive education programme jointly organised by IBFIM and the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL). The programme is designed for senior executives to develop capabilities to lead the implementation of value-based intermediation and sustainability initiatives within financial institutions.