WELCOME to ASSOF 2024
ASAS Shariah Officer Forum 2024 (ASSOF2024), hosted by the Association of Shariah Advisors in Islamic Finance Malaysia (ASAS), will serve as a pivotal platform for ASAS members and Shariah officers in facilitating the exchange of knowledge and information among Shariah officers across their respective domains and functions. The primary purpose of thus forum is to establish an annual gathering of Shariah officers in a discussion-based format, underscoring the intrinsic significance of their indispensable roles and responsibilities within the financial institutions. The forum aims to foster a sense of community and collaboration among these professionals, acknowledging their crucial contributions to the Islamic finance industry. The 2nd ASSOF 2024 will be held on 30 October 2024.
“Empowerment of Shariah Officers in Islamic Finance Industry”
ASSOF 2024 Programme
ASSOF2024
30/10/2024 08:30 Registration of Participants
30/10/2024 09:15 Opening by Emcee & Doa Recital
Welcoming remarks – Datuk Prof. Dr. Mohamad Akram bin Laldin, ASAS President
30/10/2024 09:30 Keynote Speech – From Platinum Sponsor
30/10/2024 09:40 Officiating Speech by BNM Governor
Launching of Shariah Committee Succession Plan Initiative & Takaful Structured Online Training Programme
30/10/2024 10:00 Morning Coffee Break
30/10/2024 10:30 1st Topic Discussion
Enhancing Opportunity for Shariah Officer
Moderator
Ibrahim Mohd Hasan
Chief Shariah Officer
AEON Bank
(M) Berhad
Panelist
Mohd Feqah Mohd Ngadil
Head of Compliance
Hong Leong Islamic Bank Berhad
Panelist
Mohamad Saifudin Gahnehman
Head of Shariah
Sun Life Malaysia Takaful
30/10/2024 12:00 Lunch Break & Zuhur Prayer
30/10/2024 14:00 2nd Topic Discussion
Continuous Learning and Upskilling of Shariah Officer
Moderator
Noorhayati M. Nasir
Vice President of Investments
Xeraya Capital Sdn. Bhd.
Panelist
Hj. Mohd Fazli Masri
Senior General Manager Shariah Department Co-opbank Pertama Malaysia Berhad
Panelist
Mohamad Saifudin Julkifli Bensali
Assistant Vice President
Shariah Audit OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
30/10/2024 15:30 3rd Topic Discussion
Innovation in Contract and Product Development towards Islamic Finance’s Sustainability
Moderator
Yusaini Yusof Head of Shariah Prudential BSN Takaful Berhad
Panelist
Ahmed Firas
Country Head of Shariah
HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad
Panelist
Dr Muhammad Issyam Itam @ Ismail
Assistant Vice President Islamic Wholesale Banking CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad
30/10/2024 17:00 Townhall Session
30/10/2024 17:30 Special Address by SPA Dubai Representative
Closing Remarks
Evening Coffee Break & Forum Ends
Who should join?
The event aims to promote Islamic finance development in Malaysia and will bring together honoured international delegates. The forum will involve most financial institutions (FIs) and stakeholders across their value chain. The forum will have over 200 attendees.
Heads of Shariah
Managers
Senior Executives
Shariah Control Function Officers
