AEON Credit Issues Seventh Sukuk Wakalah Of RM450 Mln Sukuk

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd has made its seventh issuance of senior sukuk under its RM5 billion sukuk wakalah programme.

Bank Islam, PMB Investment Forge Strategic Alliance To Expand Shariah-Compliant Investment Opportunities

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- PMB Investment Bhd and Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (BIMB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic collaboration aimed at expanding Shariah-compliant investment opportunities.

Labuan FSA Advances Islamic Fintech, Captive Insurance With Shariah Blockchain, Zero-tax Incentive

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) is strengthening its digital and Islamic finance landscape with the launch of a Shariah-compliant blockchain masterplan and new tax incentives, aiming to transform Labuan into a leading digital financial hub.

BNM: Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship To Boost Regional Takaful, Re-takaful Collaboration 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship next year represents an opportunity to advance regional collaboration in critical sectors including in takaful and re-takaful, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) deputy governor Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid. 

Labuan’s IDAC on Track To Achieve US$1 Bln In Shariah-compliant digital Assets

LABUAN, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Labuan’s Islamic Digital Asset Centre (IDAC), launched in 2022, has marked major milestones, with digital assets now collectively valued at US$820 million.

OIC Member States Must Foster Collaboration On Financial Ecosystems, Strengthen Digital Payment - Fahmi

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

ISTANBUL, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states must prioritise the sharing of best practices and foster robust collaboration among Islamic nations to develop modern, efficient and inclusive financial ecosystems, effectively phasing out outdated traditional methods.

Pakistan Sees Maiden Islamic Nano Financing Product By Walee Financial Services 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Walee Financial Services Pvt Ltd has introduced Pakistan’s first Islamic nano-financing product, offering interest-free (riba-free) nano-finance through a unique commodity-based trade structure under its fintech brand Hakeem.

Takaful Ikhlas Named Takaful Solution Brand Of The Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Takaful IKHLAS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MNRB Holdings Bhd (MNRB) has been named the Takaful Solutions Brand of the Year at the BrandLaureate World Halal BestBrands Awards 2024.

Bursa Malaysia 3Q Net Profit Rises 42 Pct To RM85.7 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd's net profit for the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2024, increased by 41.9 per cent to RM85.74 million from RM60.41 million in the same period last year.

Govt Expected To Continue Fiscal Consolidation Measures To Reduce Debt

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to continue its fiscal consolidation measures as part of the debt management strategy following the reported decrease in new debt, which is forecast to fall to RM80 billion by 2025.

Abdul Halim Ismail, Pioneer Of Islamic Finance In Malaysia - Bank Islam CEO

CGS Malaysia: Budget 2025 To Position Malaysia Competitively, Reinforce Its Global Leadership In Islamic Finance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The government’s measures and incentives under Budget 2025 prioritise the nation’s competitiveness, especially in positioning Malaysia as an investment and business destination and a strong trading partner, said CGS Malaysia.