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EPICENTRE November 2021: Value-based Intermediation expanding coverage to real economic sectors
Value-based Intermediation expanding coverage to real economic sectors
 
“Islamic finance and ESG investing share similar principles of being a good steward to society and the environment through prevention of harm and attainment of benefits. With many similarities, it is inspiring to see Islamic finance making significant headway and contributions in the ESG space in recent years.”
- Governor Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus of Bank Negara Malaysia
 
[A quote from Euromoney's interview article "Malaysia brings Islamic finance and ESG together"]

The financial industry plays a critical role in supporting the sustainable business growth and lifelong cycle of production of real sectors to contribute directly to the Malaysian economy. In the pursuit towards embracing sustainability agenda, the Value-based Intermediation guidance documents are expanded to capture broader segment of industry in its value-based advocacy.

Recently, the VBI Financing and Impact Investment Framework (VBIAF) Sectoral Guide Working Group has released the second cohort of the VBIAF Sectoral Guides. These Sectoral Guides focusing on Oil & Gas, Manufacturing and Construction & Infrastructure, are a continuation to the series of guidance document for the financial industry to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk considerations in their financing and investment decision making.

In order to ensure the effectiveness and practicality of these guiding documents, feedback from the general public is essential. For this reason, the Working Group invites the public to provide feedback on all three (3) guiding documents for the benefit of the industry as well as the nation as a whole.

The public feedback will be conducted for a period of three (3) months starting 7 October 2021 and all responses and feedback to be submitted by 7 January 2022 via the following link: https://forms.gle/Q2f5kJcM1B1eTLaNA

The public is also invited to attend a townhall session which will provide an insight to the Sectoral Guide documents and discussion platform for industry players and technical experts to share feedback. Register now!

Download the infographic below to get more information on the 2nd  cohort of the VBIAF Sectoral Guides.

In addition, the Royal Award of Islamic Finance (The Royal Award) has released the final Royal Award Winner Commemorative Booklet featuring Shaikh Saleh Abdullah Kamel, the 2010 Royal Award recipient. 

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Deputy Governor's Opening Remarks at the World Halal Business 
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2nd VBIAF Sectoral Guide Townhall
Date:  17 November 2021
 
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Global News on Islamic Finance
  1. The IFSB issued the Ninth Edition of its Annual Flagship Publication: The Islamic Financial Services Industry (IFSI) Stability Report 2021
  2. IIFM launches practical Shari’ah-Compliant solutions for new benchmark Risk-Free Rate (RFR)
  3. The IFSB Issues Exposure Draft of the Core Principles for Islamic Finance Regulation (Financial Market Infrastructures) (ED- 26) for Public Consultation
  4. The 15th IFSB Summit to Discuss on Islamic Finance and Digital Transformation: Balancing Innovation and Resilience
  5. IsDB: Economic Empowerment Toolkits launched going beyond Shariah compliance to create impact
  6. Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: Halal Certification to Impact Businesses
  7. The Philippines invites more investments from Malaysia in new growth sectors
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