Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, is set to inaugurate the Global Islamic Finance Forum (GIFF) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur from 13 to 15 October. The event, organised by the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM) with support from Bank Negara Malaysia, will focus on expanding Islamic finance assets to $7.5t by 2028.
The forum, themed “Bridging Tradition and Tomorrow: Advancing Business, Empowering Communities,” will feature key speakers including Dato’ Paduka Iqbal Khan, CEO of Fajr Capital, and Dr Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN Special Envoy for Financing Sustainable Development. The Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, will deliver the opening address.
AIBIM President, Mohd Muazzam Mohamed, stated, “Islamic finance is evolving beyond conventional boundaries, towards a future defined by purpose, innovation and global relevance. GIFF 2025 is not just a conference but a strategic convening of minds.”
The forum will address issues such as intra-OIC investment flows, Shariah standards, and sustainability through Value-Based Intermediation. It will also highlight the MIFC Global Impact Challenge winners, focusing on climate resilience and social inclusion.
Standard Chartered Saadiq will host the Global Shariah Majlis, whilst Labuan IBFC and Kenanga Investment Bank will discuss digital finance innovations. The event is supported by sponsors including Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad and CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad. Registration details are available on the GIFF website.
