The Global Connect Forum will showcase groundbreaking ideas, insights and key actionable steps from leading experts with regards to the integration of sustainability, unlocking opportunities for businesses, financial institutions, professionals and other stakeholders in the Halal economy and the Islamic finance industry.
Welcoming remarks from Maybank Islamic where a background on the Forum, its objectives, core streams and the expected outcome will be presented.
This session will present the argument for the importance of integrating sustainability and Islamic finance into the Halal economy in terms of driving its growth and development.
A debate on the value of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, their implementation within Islamic Finance and what the future holds for the convergence of these two industries.
The focus will be on how effective leadership and change management can be harnessed to produce a positive outcome for sustainability-related efforts of an organisation, whether governmental or corporate.
A discussion on the loss of the moral and ethical foundation of capitalism and the desperate need to reimagine it in our journey of creating a better world for all life forms on our home planet. This session will also delve into why Islamic finance is the catalyst for social and economic justice, with the objectives of Shariah at its core.
A discussion on the loss of the moral and ethical foundation of capitalism and the desperate need to reimagine it in our journey of creating a better world for all life forms on our home planet. This session will also delve into why Islamic finance is the catalyst for social and economic justice, with the objectives of Shariah at its core.
As the Halal ecosystem grows exponentially globally, this session seeks to understand how regulators could collectively standardise Halal regulations and standards worldwide in paving a better connectivity among manufacturers, suppliers, businesses, financial institutions and consumers.
This panel discussion will ascertain factors for the robust development of the Halal economy on a global scale and a clear action plan for all stakeholders.
We will shed light on the direct and indirect effects of the digital economy on enterprises, economies, and societies. This conversation will also examine the characteristics that distinguish market leaders from the rest.
This session will draw attention to how we can leverage on the blockchain technology to improve systemic challenges in the Halal industry.
The spotlight will be on the role that ethical financing and Islamic social finance play in accelerating financial inclusion.
This is a session for business leaders who are looking to grow and expand their presence in the borderless digital market. Entrepreneurs who have demonstrated their success in navigating digital commerce will share their insights on best practices.
This session will paint a picture of how new technologies will disrupt the way that we do business today, both challenges and opportunities will be discussed by the expert panel.
This discussion aims to cover recent developments in the global Islamic fintech industry, its potential in driving financial inclusion and its growth opportunities.
This session will explore industry initiatives and best practices in the integration of sustainability in the Halal supply chain. Experts and business leaders will share key action points in the effort of effectively transforming the present global supply chain.
A recap of key takeaways from various sessions during the Forum where recommendations on the next steps will be shared.
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Sustainability in Islamic finance should be expedited and be used for good, particularly as Maqasid al-Shariah and sustainability...
Sustainability in Islamic finance should be expedited and be used for good, particularly as Maqasid al-Shariah and sustainability are well-aligned.
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Islamic finance is compatible with sustainable finance. The challenge lies in the scarcity of data and identifying where the risk...
Islamic finance is compatible with sustainable finance. The challenge lies in the scarcity of data and identifying where the risk is located.
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There is building pressure on businesses to adhere to sustainability practices as there is a big demand for sustainable practices...
There is building pressure on businesses to adhere to sustainability practices as there is a big demand for sustainable practices globally and domestically from investors.
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Hamim Syahrum Ahmad Mokhtar Ahmad Mokhtar
Deputy Director
Islamic Banking & Takaful Dept, Bank Negara Malaysia
Finance can and should always be a force for good.
Finance can and should always be a force for good.
We must remember that Islamic finance exists to serve people and communities, not numbers, and we should design our products accor...
We must remember that Islamic finance exists to serve people and communities, not numbers, and we should design our products accordingly. Web3 offers Islamic finance a new horizon for sustainable impact but comes with immense uncertainty and responsibility.
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Technology-driven sustainability is going to be the new crypto from an investment perspective and should drive our offerings in th...
Technology-driven sustainability is going to be the new crypto from an investment perspective and should drive our offerings in the Islamic economy.
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Blockchain technology has the potential to improve Halal integrity control in supply chain networks of Halal-certified brand owner...
Blockchain technology has the potential to improve Halal integrity control in supply chain networks of Halal-certified brand owners.
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Planetary Health and Sustainability are vital to our continuing existence. The Islamic Economy has both the solutions and the pote...
Planetary Health and Sustainability are vital to our continuing existence. The Islamic Economy has both the solutions and the potential impact to resolve this enormous challenge.
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Islamic finance is beautifully positioned to play its part in creating a real impact in the Halal Economy. The adoption of SDGs in...
Islamic finance is beautifully positioned to play its part in creating a real impact in the Halal Economy. The adoption of SDGs in our strategies will be a strong enabler. Success in this stage of acceleration can be measured by the level of resources mobilized for each industry sector.
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The essence of sustainable finance is to align people’s financial activities with their values. The Islamic finance industry...
The essence of sustainable finance is to align people’s financial activities with their values. The Islamic finance industry is, today, expanding its mandate from religious compliance to broader sustainability which is a natural - and important - step for both Islamic finance stakeholders and the broader ESG community.
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Islamic finance has developed from the start as a values-based form of finance. It is becoming more closely integrated into the re...
Islamic finance has developed from the start as a values-based form of finance. It is becoming more closely integrated into the responsible finance market and it supports a more inclusive approach that is beneficial for Islamic markets and the wider financial sector.
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There is no contradiction between Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) and Islamic finance. The ESG framework sits right at t...
There is no contradiction between Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) and Islamic finance. The ESG framework sits right at the core of Islamic finance and Islamic economics as a whole.
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Dr. Ziyaad Mahomed
Associate Dean/Director, Executive Education & E-learning
International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF)
