Organisers & Partners
#MIFCImpactChallenge
CO-ORGANISERS
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is the Central Bank of Malaysia, principally entrusted to uphold monetary and financial stability and maintain oversight over the payments system in Malaysia. Over the years, BNM has played a key role in the development of a comprehensive, efficient and resilient financial sector, encompassing both conventional and Islamic financial services. Focusing on Islamic finance where Malaysia has built a comparative advantage, BNM takes the lead in promoting Malaysia as an International Islamic Financial Centre.
Log on to www.bnm.gov.my for more information.
The Malaysia International Financial Centre (MIFC) Leadership Council (MLC) spearheads the next phase of growth for Islamic finance in Malaysia. Comprised of distinguished members, the Council plays a pivotal role in providing thought leadership and driving the formulation of strategies to solidify Malaysia’s leading position in Islamic finance. Ultimately, the MLC serves as a vital pillar in Malaysia’s vision to become a premier global Islamic financial centre. Through its thought leadership, strategic formulation, and collaboration with relevant entities, the MLC aims to shape the future of Islamic finance in Malaysia, ensuring its continued growth, resilience, and prominence on the global stage.
Log on to www.mifclc.com for more information.
IN-SUPPORT OF
Since its origin nearly 40 years ago, Islamic finance in Malaysia has evolved into a well-developed and comprehensive Islamic finance marketplace, capable of meeting diverse needs of the economy and society. The marketplace is characterised by a robust regulatory, supervisory, Shariah and legal framework, deep and progressive Islamic financial markets, diverse set of players, multi-asset commodity and exchange platforms, efficient multi-channel payment gateways to facilitate financial intermediation as well as talent base with global capabilities and connectivity for business deals anywhere in the world.
Malaysia’s Islamic finance marketplace is open to global industry players and market participants to collaborate with and mutually benefit from a highly conducive business environment of innovation, expertise and deal flow. Our marketplace is a comprehensive Islamic finance ecosystem and business environment of infrastructure, innovation, expertise and deal flow, served by the Malaysia International Islamic Financial Centre (MIFC) Community, comprising the financial institutions, professional firms, regulators and government agencies.
For more information on Malaysia’s Islamic finance marketplace, please visit www.mifc.com and follow us on Twitter (@MalaysiaIF) / LinkedIn (@Malaysia World’s Islamic Finance Marketplace).
GLOBAL PARTNERS
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With 51 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub.
The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels.
Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group is the AAA-rated pioneering multilateral development bank of the Global South that has been working for nearly 50 years to improve the lives of the communities it serves by delivering impact at scale. The Bank brings together 57 Member Countries across four continents, touching the lives of nearly 1 in 5 of the world population. Its mission is to equip people to drive their own economic and social progress at scale, putting the infrastructure in place enabling them to fulfil their potential. Headquartered in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, IsDB has regional hubs and centers of excellence in 11 of its Member Countries. Over the years, the Bank has evolved from a single entity into a group comprising five entities: Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) tasked with research and training, the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC).
The Islamic Finance Council UK (UKIFC) is a specialist, not-for-profit, advisory and developmental body focused on promoting and enhancing the global Islamic and ethical finance industry. It has helped six countries develop enabling regulatory frameworks for Islamic finance, enhancing financial inclusion for over 15 million people, established the award-winning Ethical Finance Round Table series running since 2010, launched the world’s first joint venture between Islamic finance and the Church of Scotland, and delivered development sessions to over 500 Islamic scholars across the globe. In 2020 the UKIFC, alongside the British Government’s Treasury department, established the Islamic Finance and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) taskforce, which will be anchored in London.
The World Bank Group has a bold vision: to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. In more than 100 countries, the World Bank Group provides financing, advice, and innovative solutions that improve lives by creating jobs, strengthening economic growth, and confronting the most urgent global development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. It consists of the World Bank, including the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA); the International Finance Corporation (IFC); the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA); and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org, www.miga.org, and www.ifc.org
KNOWLEDGE PARTNER
ASBhive—managed by the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (IEC) at the Asia School of Business—stands as a cornerstone of Malaysia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, offering thought leadership, cutting-edge infrastructure, and comprehensive services that drive innovation locally and globally. Serving as a hub for aspiring entrepreneurs, professionals, and changemakers, ASBhive cultivates a thriving ecosystem for growth and collaboration, providing hands-on workshops, impactful programs, and the tools, resources, and networks needed to turn ideas into reality.
ECOSYSTEM PARTNER
Established in 2016, the Fintech Association of Malaysia (FAOM) is the national industry body driving the growth and advancement of Malaysia’s fintech ecosystem. As a key enabler, FAOM supports innovation through five strategic pillars: talent development, market entry and expansion, investment facilitation, technology adoption, and regulatory awareness.
With a diverse membership base spanning startups, financial institutions, investors, regulators, and ecosystem partners, FAOM serves as a collaborative platform to position Malaysia as a dynamic and inclusive fintech hub in the region.
For more information, visit www.fintechmalaysia.org
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