Syariah Advisory Forum – Ethical and Sustainable Finance 2025

Programme Overview

The Syariah Advisory Forum (SAF) brings together leading Syariah scholars, practitioners, and industry experts to explore strategic Syariah decision-making within Islamic financial institutions. Anchored in the principles of Maqasid al-Syariah (objectives of Syariah), the Forum aims to ensure ethical, sustainable, and commercially viable outcomes in the evolving landscape of Islamic finance.

Programme Objectives

• Provide insights into the role of Maqasid al-Syariah in contemporary financial decision-making.
• Address the challenges and opportunities of balancing commercial imperatives with Syariah compliance.
• Highlight the integration of sustainability and ESG principles within the Syariah framework.
• Explore the impact of technology and innovation on Syariah governance and decision-making.
• Discuss emerging risk management strategies and the evolving responsibilities of Syariah boards.
• Examine global regulatory trends and their implications for the future of Islamic finance.

Who Should Attend

• Syariah Advisors and Board Members of Islamic Financial Institutions.
• Senior Executives involved in decision-making roles in Islamic finance.
• Professionals from Islamic banks and finance institutions looking to improve their strategic decision-making from a Syariah perspective.