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Islamic Banking and Finance Institute Malaysia (IBFIM)
IBFIM is an industry-driven institute supporting the talent development needs of the Islamic finance sector. IBFIM is an industry-driven institute dedicated to meeting the talent development needs of the Islamic finance sector. Guided by its vision to be the global reference centre for Islamic banking and finance, IBFIM delivers industry-relevant learning experiences through innovative approaches that build knowledge, strengthen skills and support the growth of global Islamic finance talent.
As one of the key institutions within Malaysia’s Islamic finance ecosystem, IBFIM works closely with its stakeholders, the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM) and the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA), to ensure alignment with industry priorities and standards.
Committed to embedding Islamic finance values and principles into practice, IBFIM serves as a platform for knowledge acquisition and a preferred partner in advancing Islamic finance globally. It also leads major talent development initiatives and promotes continuous learning, reinforcing its role in shaping a competent and future-ready workforce for the Islamic finance industry locally and globally.
Area of Services
As an industry-driven institute, IBFIM develops talents for the Islamic finance sector through a comprehensive range of programmes, from foundational knowledge to advanced learning. In addition, IBFIM provides specialised programmes tailored for Senior Management, Board of Directors and C-Suite executives. We also offer customised Islamic finance programmes designed to meet the specific requirements and learning objectives of our clients. All our programmes are HRDC-claimable and specific capital market programmes are qualified for SIDC CPE hours.
The following are IBFIM’s flagship certification programmes, which are recognised by the industry. These programmes are designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to excel in the dynamic field of Islamic finance:
- Associate Qualification in Islamic Finance (AQIF)
- Intermediate Qualification in Islamic Finance (IQIF)*
- Certified Qualification in Islamic Finance (CQIF)*
- Islamic Professional Credit Certification (IPCC)
- Certified Professional Shariah Auditor (CPSA)
- Certified Professional Shariah Reviewer (CPSR)
- Fundamental Certificate in Islamic Banking (FCIB)
- Fundamental Certificate in Takaful (FCIT)
- Islamic Financial Planner (IFP)
- Basic Certificate Course in Takaful Broking (BCCTB)
*These certifications are offered across the spectrum of Banking, Takaful, Islamic Wealth Management and Islamic Capital Market.
Additionally, IBFIM offers Shariah Consultancy services:
- Institutional Shariah Advisory – ongoing advisory & implementation support
- Structuring & Certification – product structuring and issuance of Shariah pronouncement
- Conversion Exercise – conventional to Shariah-compliant transition
- Shariah Governance – frameworks, policies & oversight
- Review & Assurance – Shariah compliance review & reporting
- Regulatory Policy & Market Development
IBFIM also offers Digital Learning services as below:
- Off-the-Shelf Continuous Learning Programme (CLeP) Microlearning
- Shariah (14 topics)
- Takaful (18 topics)
- Self Learning Certification
- AQIF On The Go (AOTG)
- Fundamental Of Shariah For Islamic Finance (FOSIF)
- Customised E-Learning On Demand
- Practice Questions
- Enterprise Learning Management System (ELMS) Subscriptions
Awards/Accolades/Achievements
Achievements
- IBFIM has certified more than 16,090 individuals over 30 years in various Islamic finance programmes.
- Organised, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) that brings together participants from various countries to equip them with the essential foundational knowledge of Islamic finance. Around 274 international participants, represents 40 countries had completed the courses through 15 cohorts.
- Organised the Commercialising Waqf Assets Programme, a collaboration with PERGAS Investment Holdings, Singapore. The programme covers key Shariah principles, relevant regulatory frameworks and real case studies within the Singapore context.
- Organised the annual Purpose-based Islamic Leadership (PIL) Programme, a Tawhidic-based executive leadership initiative designed to cultivate ethical leaders through the integration of Islamic values and principles from diverse sources.
- Collaborated with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) for the Sustainability Leadership Programme for Financial Institutions. The annual programme is designed for senior executives to develop capabilities to lead the implementation of value-based intermediation and sustainability initiatives within financial institutions.
Contact details
IBFIM
Level 5, Bangunan AICB,
10, Jalan Dato' Onn,
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
https://www.ibfimonline.com
Nuraini Hamid
T +603-2273 2135
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Nurulhuda Ellya Khazai
T +603-2273 2135
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Siti Husnabilah Khrizaman
T +603-2273 2135
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Aiman Hakim Aznan
T +603-2273 2135
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