EPICENTRE - Enhancing Financial Inclusion through Islamic finance

July 2015 / Ramadhan 1436H Governments around the world are increasingly viewing financial inclusion as an important part of economic development. More than 50 countries have set formal targets and ambitious goals for financial inclusion which is critical in poverty alleviation. Financial inclusion is a familiar concept in Islamic finance, which has developed through the essential objectives of promoting justice, inclusion and equality. Substantial improvements are needed in terms of financial infrastructure to enable the world’s poor to benefit from economic advancement. With proper infrastructure and regulations in place Islamic finance will eventually contribute to a more inclusive economic growth. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS: Keynote Address by Dato' Muhammad bin Ibrahim, Deputy Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia at the Launch of “Islamic Finance Country Report for Malaysia 2015”  by IRTI This country report is the fifth in its series and features Malaysia’s on-going initiatives and prospects in transforming into a high income economy and the contribution of Islamic finance in this endeavour. READ MORE 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.