EPICENTRE - Socially Responsible Investing: An Opportunity for Islamic finance

October 2015 / Muharram 1437H Ethical, equitable, social and sustainable investments are all synonymous to both Islamic finance and SRI. In both instances, investors seek to achieve a strong return on their investments; and similarly, to take into account the social returns and society. Therefore understanding the scope of SRI and Islamic finance are essential in order to match the available opportunities. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS: Webinar: Islamic Finance and Green Economy - A Promising Prospect Watch the webinar on Islamic Finance: Ready to Finance A Greener World. The webinar session featured Mr. Hussam Sultan, Senior Product Manager, HSBC Amanah Malaysia and Tuan Syed Ahmad Syed Mustafa, Vice President of Green Growth, Malaysia Green Technology Corporation as panellists and was moderated by En. Shazmeer Mokhtar, Acting Deputy Director of MPU. Watch Video Here Islamic Finance 2016 Outlook by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, 23 October 2015 Islamic Finance 2016 Outlook, a briefing by S&P on major credit trends and outlook for global Islamic finance and the sukuk market for 2016. Key discussion topics include; Global Islamic finance and Sukuk market outlook 2016, Sukuk issuance trends in Malaysia, and Sukuk and Islamic banking innovation trends in different markets. REGISTER HERE Please log on to www.mifc.com or call +603 26923481 for more information. Copyright © 2015 Bank Negara Malaysia. All rights reserved. DISCLAIMER :The copyright and any other rights in the selection, coordination, arrangement and enhancement of the information in this electronic newsletter are owned by Bank Negara Malaysia. No part of this electronic newsletter may be modified, reproduced or published without prior permission in writing from Bank Negara Malaysia and the relevant copyright owner. Although every effort has been made to ensure the timeliness, accuracy, adequacy and completeness of this electronic newsletter, Bank Negara Malaysia accepts no responsibility or liability for errors or omissions, if any. The information contained in this electronic newsletter is only up-to-date at the time of transmission, and is not exhaustive and may be updated from time to time on the website: www.mifc.com. Bank Negara Malaysia shall not be liable for loss or damage caused by viruses transmitted by this electronic newsletter. Bank Negara Malaysia is not responsible for any unauthorised changes made to the information in this electronic newsletter or for the effect of such changes. Bank Negara Malaysia appreciates any feedback or suggestions for improvement.