Financial Institutions Directors Education programme in Islamic Finance

In a keynote address at the HR Knowledge Bazaar, organised by the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers in Kuala Lumpur, Mr Muhammad bin Ibrahim, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Malaysia highlighted an initiative to be introduced this year to develop and strengthen knowledge of Islamic finance skill sets amongst finance professionals.

The Financial Institutions Directors Education programme in Islamic Finance, and Shariah Leaders Education Programme seeks to broaden the perspective of directors and shariah scholars on emerging opportunities in Islamic Finance.

Mr Ibrahim stated, these learning interventions are specifically designed to broaden the perspective of directors and shariah scholars on emerging opportunities in Islamic Finance, while equipping them with the necessary technical knowledge and skill sets. Offered at the ICLIF Leadership and Governance Centre, the programs will deploy proven learning methodologies and approaches.

World Leader in Islamic Finance

Malaysia is home to the world’s biggest Islamic finance market and leader in expertise covering Islamic finance covering regulatory, legal, retail and investment banking. Last week the Malaysian government issued sukuk valued at $1.5 Billion, with the issuances being considerably oversubscribed and included the world’s first 30 year sukuk.