Innovation and sustainability for Islamic finance roundtable

Over the past two decades, Islamic finance has expanded rapidly, at a rate of around 10%-12% annually. The role it can play in promoting sustainable growth is attracting increasing attention in both Muslim and non-Muslim majority countries. At this roundtable, Mohamad Akram Laldin, a member of Bank Negara Malaysia’s sharia advisory council, will discuss how innovation can contribute to advancing sustainable initiatives as Islamic finance gains popularity.