Global Forum on Islamic Economics and Finance – Kuala Lumpur

GFIEF is organised by Bank Negara Malaysia, in collaboration with the Securities Commission Malaysia, Labuan Financial Services Authority, the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation, the Islamic Development Bank, the Islamic Financial Services Board and the World Bank Group.

Themed, ‘Shaping a Resilient Global Islamic Economy Through Values-based Reforms’, GFIEF will gather policymakers, business leaders, and financial service providers from all around the world to engage in discussions and collaborate to build a future where Islamic economics and finance can play a pivotal role in fostering shared prosperity and equity.

GFIEF will be officiated by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The event will feature diverse presentations, panel discussions, and fireside chats on various topics, including global cooperation, navigating post-pandemic times, Maqasid Shariah, transitioning towards net zero and halal economy development.

Speakers and panelists include:

1. Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia
2. Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, Finance Minister II of Malaysia
3. Senator Datuk Seri Utama Tengku Zafrul Bin Tengku Abdul Aziz,
   Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia
4. Datuk Abdul Rasheed Abdul Ghaffour, Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia
5. Dato’ Seri Dr. Awang Adek Haji Hussin, Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia
6. Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Minister of Finance, Indonesia
7. Dr. Fahad Ibrahim Alshathri, Deputy Governor of Saudi Central Bank
8. Prof. Goksel Asan, President, Finance Office of Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye
9. Dato’ Paduka Iqbal A. Khan, Chief Executive Officer, Fajr Capital Group
10. Dame Susan Rice, Chair of the Global Steering Group, The Global Ethical Finance Initiative
11. Mustafa Adil, Head of Islamic Finance, London Stock Exchange Group
12. Dr. Ramaswami Balasubramaniam, Chairman, Social Stock Exchange Advisory Committee, Securities and Exchange Board of India
13. Maha Saleh, President, Jordanian Arab Women Leaders Union

Throughout the two-day event, GFIEF will also present business opportunities to connect with various international and local exhibitors, including regulators, ministries, government agencies, financial services industry, industry associations and fintechs, corporates, non-profit and non-governmental organisations, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Details are as follows:

Date                 : Tuesday, 28 May 2024 – Wednesday, 29 May 2024

Venue              : Plenary Hall, Level 1, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, KL.

Time                : 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Latest programme is available at kl.gfief.com.my)