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Islamic Finance

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Facilitating SDGs with Islamic Finance (Part 3) Mobilising Islamic Fintech in Malaysia

In its “call to action” published in August 2022, IFAC asked professional accountancy organisations (PAOs) and stakeholders to identify how Islamic financial instruments have been used to advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • May 5, 2023
  • 751 views

Strengthening Islamic Finance Talent

In its quest to strengthen and diversify economic growth, Malaysia needs to build capacity and competency in the areas in which it leads.
  • April 7, 2023
  • 539 views

Retabled Budget 2023 Expected to Positively Impact Accountancy Profession

The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) hailed the following measures of the retabled Budget 2023 that are expected to positively impact the accountancy profession and its services to the economy. 
  • March 1, 2023
  • 711 views

Facilitating SDGs with Islamic Finance (Part 2) Value-Based Intermediation: Championing the Social Finance Agenda in Malaysia

By Muazzam Mohamed In its “call to action” published in August 2022,…
  • November 4, 2022
  • 704 views

Islamic Social Finance: A Viable Way to Assist ASEAN MSMEs?

Recognising the potential of Islamic social finance, the ASEAN Federation of Accountants (AFA) hosted a virtual event to facilitate a discussion amongst regional experts on how the system can provide an alternative solution to support ASEAN MSMEs in their efforts to recover from the impact of the pandemic.
  • December 1, 2021
  • 1.1K views

Waqf, Fintech Innovation and Sustainability to Drive Future Growth of Islamic Finance Sector

Waqf, fintech solutions, and the global sustainability agenda were identified as key drivers for the future growth of Islamic finance at the recent Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) Islamic Finance Conference 2021…
  • November 12, 2021
  • 1.1K views

Islamic Finance: Latest Developments and Drivers for Growth in a Post-Pandemic World

Guided by Islamic values that are aligned with ESG (environmental, social and governance) concerns and the people-first ethos of Islamic finance…
  • October 12, 2021
  • 547 views

Shariah Audit Conference 2020 – Mainstreaming Shariah Audit in Islamic Finance

The foundation of Islamic finance rests on its compliance with Shariah requirements to promote good governance and Islamic values.
  • November 18, 2020
  • 1.1K views

Budget 2020 Measures Highly Relevant to Malaysia’s Future Growth Trajectory, says MIA

As the Voice of the Accountancy Profession, MIA Lauds Budget 2020 Measures on Digitalisation, FDI, Capacity Building, Islamic Finance and Professional Development.
  • October 15, 2019
  • 949 views

Digital Disruption: Revolutionising Islamic Finance

While Islamic financial institutions (FIs) are adopting technology, most still lag behind conventional or more traditional banking institutions in leveraging on innovations that can strengthen the sector and further enhance consumer experience.
  • December 18, 2018
  • 1.1K views