RHB PRESERVES ISLAMIC FINANCE LEGACY WHILE INVESTING IN FUTURE RESEARCH

(From left) Dr. Marjan Muhammad, Deputy President of Research, ISRA Institute, INCEIF University; Professor Emeritus Dato' Dr. Mohd Azmi Omar, President and Chief Executive Officer of INCEIF University; YBhg. Senator Dr. Zulkifli Hasan, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs); Dato' Adissadikin Ali, Managing Director of RHB Islamic Bank Berhad; and Ahmad Mukarrami Ab Mumin, Head of Group Shariah Advisory of RHB Islamic Bank Berhad, at the book launch ceremony.

Publication preserves industry knowledge, while RM300,000 grant to INCEIF University supports future research and innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- RHB Islamic Bank Berhad ("RHB Islamic" or "the Bank") is strengthening its commitment to advancing knowledge, research and thought leadership in Islamic finance with the publication of Charting Progress Together – Malaysia's Islamic Finance Through the Years. Developed in collaboration with INCEIF University, the book captures key developments that have shaped Malaysia's Islamic finance industry.

The book is the first publication under the RHB Islamic Insight series and features 24 selected articles originally published between 2012 and 2021. Written by RHB Islamic practitioners, the articles provide insights into the industry’s growth and transformation, covering topics such as Islamic banking and finance, capital markets, Shariah governance and Islamic social finance.

The articles also reflect a transformative period in the industry's development, marked by the growing adoption of fintech, the introduction of Value-Based Intermediation (“VBI”), evolving Shariah standards and governance frameworks, and a growing emphasis on sustainability and social impact in financial services.

Dato’ Adissadikin Ali, Managing Director of RHB Islamic Bank Berhad said, "Malaysia's Islamic finance industry has grown through the collective efforts of regulators, financial institutions, scholars and industry practitioners across generations. Over the past two decades, RHB Islamic has been part of this journey, and this publication reflects our commitment to preserving valuable insights gained along the way and making them more accessible to those who will continue shaping its future.”

"While preserving what we have learned is important, generating new ideas is equally vital. This is why we are also investing in research to support the next chapter of Malaysia's Islamic finance industry. We believe continued collaboration between academia and practitioners will be key to developing fresh perspectives that respond to the Islamic finance industry’s evolving needs," added Dato’ Adissadikin Ali.

RHB Islamic will provide a RM300,000 grant to INCEIF University to support research aimed at strengthening Malaysia’s Islamic finance ecosystem. The grant reflects a shared commitment between academia and practitioners to advance research and deepen understanding in ways that foster innovation and sustainable growth across the nation’s Islamic finance industry.

Bank Negara Malaysia has identified research, talent development and knowledge-sharing as key priorities for supporting the future growth of the Islamic finance industry and reinforcing Malaysia's position as a global leader in Islamic finance. RHB Islamic's publication and research collaboration contribute to these national priorities by strengthening knowledge development and industry-academia collaboration.

RHB Islamic remains committed to supporting the long-term development of Malaysia's Islamic finance ecosystem through knowledge development, research and industry collaboration, in line with the Bank’s strategy to create sustainable social impact through education and knowledge empowerment.

To find out more about Charting Progress Together – Malaysia’s Islamic Finance Through the Years, please visit www.rhbgroup.com.

About RHB Banking Group
RHB Banking Group is one of Malaysia’s longest-standing and leading financial institutions, with a proud heritage spanning over a century. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the Group has a strong presence across seven ASEAN markets and is powered by a workforce of about 13,000 employees. United by a common purpose – Together We Progress – RHB is committed to empowering individuals, businesses and communities to grow and progress together.

As a fully integrated financial group, our core businesses are structured into six key pillars: Group Community Banking, Group Corporate & Business Banking, Group Wholesale Banking, Group Shariah Business, Group International Business and Group Insurance. We offer comprehensive and innovative financial solutions through RHB Bank Berhad and our key subsidiaries: RHB Investment Bank Berhad, RHB Islamic Bank Berhad, and RHB Insurance Berhad. Our asset management and unit trust businesses are undertaken by RHB Asset Management Sdn. Bhd. and RHB Islamic International Asset Management Berhad.

RHB Bank Berhad is listed on Bursa Malaysia with a market capitalisation of RM37 billion as at 30 July 2026.

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