Islamic Finance

Programme Category Islamic Finance Focus ESG Mode Face-to-Face Dates 1-2 September 2026

OVERVIEW

As global financial systems evolve toward greater responsibility, transparency, and sustainability, Islamic finance is uniquely positioned to lead with values rooted in ethics and societal well-being. This two-day intensive workshop, “Ethical, Sustainable & Maqasid-based Finance,” provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of how the principles of Maqasid al-Shariah intersect with modern environmental, social, and gESovernance (ESG) frameworks and global sustainability agendas.

Grounded in both theory and real-world application, the program explores how Islamic finance can advance sustainable development, drive positive social impact, and contribute to climate-resilient economic growth. Participants will gain a robust foundation in the objectives of Syariah, learn how ESG principles align naturally with Islamic ethical values, and examine leading case studies—including green sukuk, waqf-based innovations, and impact-driven financial models.

OBJECTIVES

• Understand the role of maqasid in guiding ethical finance.
• Learn how ESG aligns with Islamic finance principles.
• Explore sustainable and impact investment models.
• Map Islamic finance to SDGs.
• Examine case studies on green sukuk, waqf, and social finance.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Islamic finance officers.
• Investment and ESG professionals.
• Regulators.
• Waqf/zakat and social finance organisations.
• Academics and students in Islamic finance.
• Fintech practitioners.
• Individuals interested in sustainable and ethical Islamic finance.

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Programme Category Islamic Finance Focus Legal Mode Face-to-Face Dates Session 1 - 29-30 April 2026 Session 2 - 25-26 May 2026 Session 3 - 30 June – 1 July 2026

OVERVIEW

This programme introduces you to the importance of legal documents (agreements) as an integral part of Islamic finance business, the pivotal function agreements play in maintaining the entire edifice of the business of Islamic finance between the Islamic financial institution and its customers, other third parties and regulators. Participants will be introduced to the practical realities (challenges and conflicts) in the inter-relationship between civil law and Syariah and illustrate the adverse consequences of non-compliance.

OBJECTIVES

• Know what is legal documentation and their purposes.
• The importance of legal documentation in facilitating Islamic finance.
• Know what and why there are challenges and conflicts in agreements used in Islamic finance.
• Appreciate the duality of laws applicable to Islamic finance and why disputes are heard and decided in civil courts.
• Know the specific laws that regulate Islamic financial transactions.
• Know the various legal documents/agreements (primary, secondary) that governs Islamic facilities.
• Main elements that make up civil law contracts and Syariah contracts.
• Know and understand the legal issues that exists in Islamic financing agreements.
• Know the various stages involved in Islamic finance product development.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Islamic Finance Personnel, Legal Practitioners and Syariah lawyers, In-house Counsels for Banks, Government Linked Companies, Those interested in Contracts for Islamic Finance

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Programme Category Islamic Finance Focus Technology Mode Face-to-Face Dates Session 1 - 8-9 July 2026 Session 2 - 18-19 August 2026 Session 3 - 15-16 September 2026

OVERVIEW

This programme explores how emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Tokenisation, and Big Data are reshaping Islamic finance. Participants will examine Syariah-compliant applications of digital innovations in banking, capital markets, and asset management, and learn how to harness these tools to remain competitive in the evolving financial ecosystem.

OBJECTIVES

• Understand the convergence of Islamic finance principles and digital innovation.
• Discuss use cases of blockchain, AI, and tokenisation in Sukuk, Takaful, and Islamic banking.
• Assess risks, regulatory frameworks, and Syariah implications of digital finance.
• Provide participants tools to design future-ready, tech-enabled Islamic financial solutions.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Islamic Bankers, Regulators, FinTech Entrepreneurs, Asset Managers, and Syariah Advisors.

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Programme Category Islamic Finance Focus Investment Mode Face-to-Face Dates Session 1 - 13 - 14 May 2026 Session 2 - 10 -11 June 2026 Session 3 - 28 -29 July 2026

OVERVIEW

Islamic financial market has been experiencing tremendous growth since it went global in early 2000. The increased integration from the domestic market to the global market gives rise to the significant importance of Islamic derivatives. The growing demand for sophisticated, high yield products also led to the need for Structured Products with various structures, risk profiles and payoff applying different underlying Syariah contracts.

This programme is designed to provide participants with the necessary knowledge and skills in the application of Islamic Derivatives for hedging purposes and as basic tools to construct Structured Products.

OBJECTIVES

• Appreciate the overview and building blocks of Islamic Derivatives
• Discuss the relevant contracts used in Islamic Derivatives
• Understand the role of Islamic Risk Management
• Explain the Islamic Derivatives used as Risk Management Tools
• Understand the Various Islamic Structured Products
• Discuss the issues involving Islamic Derivatives and Structured products from Syariah perspectives

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Senior Officers from Treasury, Investment, Treasury Operations, Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, Legal & Syariah

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Programme Category Islamic Finance Focus Sukuk Mode Face-to-Face Dates Session 1 - 3 - 4 June 2026

OVERVIEW

With the increased awareness of Islamic Finance instruments, Sukuk has become an acceptable means of raising capital. This programme offers an in-depth understanding of the principles, processes, and practical considerations involved in structuring Sukuk. Participants will learn how different Syariah-compliant contracts are applied to design Sukuk instruments that meet both investor needs and regulatory requirements. The programme bridges theory and practice, illustrating how financial, legal, and Syariah elements come together in the Sukuk structuring process will be beneficial to potential issuers and investors.

OBJECTIVES

• Interpret roles of each party involved in Sukuk.
• Distinguish applicable guidelines related to Sukuk.
• Apply different Sukuk Structures according to the financing requirements.
• Explain the requirements disclosed under LOLA Framework.
• Understand every disclosure required in the Principal Terms and Conditions.
• Decipher salient terms in Offering Circular.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Officers, Senior Officers & Managers from Investment, Operations, Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, Finance & Syariah.

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Programme Category Islamic Finance Focus Sukuk Mode Face-to-Face Dates Session 1 - 7-8 October 2026 Session 2 - 3-4 November 2026

OVERVIEW

This programme provides a practical understanding of how Sukuk are valued, priced, and traded in the secondary market. Participants will explore both the theoretical foundations and real-world applications that drive Sukuk pricing mechanisms, market dynamics, and investor behavior within the Islamic capital market framework.

OBJECTIVES

• Appreciate Sukuk overview
• Understand and apply the concept of Time Value of Money
• Explain how Sukuk pricing is derived
• Understand yields and its relationship to Sukuk pricing
• Articulate on the Sukuk management strategies
• Describe Sukuk risk management and non Syariah Compliance issues

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Officers, Senior Officers & Managers from Investment, Operations, Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, Finance & Syariah.

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Programme Category Islamic Finance Focus Investment Mode Face-to-Face Dates Session 1 - 27-28 October 2026 Session 2 - 4-5 November 2026

OVERVIEW

This programme examines the principles and practices of structuring, managing, and investing in Syariah-compliant venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE). It focuses on how Islamic finance can support entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth through ethical investment strategies aligned with Maqasid al-Syariah.

OBJECTIVES

• Understand the fundamentals of Islamic VC & PE, including key Syariah contracts (Mudarabah, Musharakah, Wakalah).
• Explore fund structuring, governance, and compliance for VC/PE in Islamic finance.
• Learn valuation methods, deal structuring, and exit strategies.
• Analyse case studies of Islamic VC & PE transactions across the GCC, ASEAN, and global markets.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Islamic Bankers, Venture Capital (VC)/Private Equity (PE) Professionals, Fund Managers, Regulators, Entrepreneurs, and Syariah Advisors.

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