Welcome to Islamic Finance Learning Management System.

This course introduces the foundation of Shariah in Islamic Finance as the basis, that governs the business activities in the context of Islamic Finance. The features of Islamic finance are derived from Shariah principles, and how it enables the development of Shariah compliant activities and financial products.

This course introduces the fundamental aspect of transactions in Islamic finance, which are the contracts. The salient features and essential elements of Islamic contracts will be highlighted whereby these contracts will be explained in relation to financial products in the industry, to relate the theory to practice. 

This course highlights the main substance of Islamic finance i.e Shariah compliance and discuss the role of employees in Islamic banking sector in managing Shariah non-compliance risk and how the employees especially the first line defenses, able to identify any potential of Shariah non-compliance risk within their job scope.

This course introduces the Islamic contracts used by Islamic banks whereby focus on underlying Shariah contracts used by the banks, in order for Islamic financial operators understand that Islamic finance allows flexibility, creativity and choices in creating and innovating Islamic finance products.

This course highlights a comprehensive analysis of Islamic bank’s products by emphasizing specific area such as underlying Shariah contracts, operational, documentation, risk & compliance which integrated in bank’s products. It will also explain the process of developing a product in Islamic banking locally & globally.

This course provides comprehensive & practical knowledge on Shariah and its application in the Islamic finance industry, focusing more on the consumer products of the Islamic banks in Malaysia. Sessions are conducted via activity-based learning approach, to allow participants to apply in day to day business and operation.

This course provides comprehensive & practical knowledge on Shariah and its application in the Islamic finance industry, focusing more on the commercial products of the Islamic banks in Malaysia. Sessions are conducted via activity-based learning approach, to allow participants to apply in day to day business and operation.

Islamic finance is no longer a niche. It is a growing global opportunity. As a key player in Malaysia’s asset management industry, Hong Leong Asset Management (HLAM) is strategically positioned to lead the development of high-performing, Shariah-compliant investment solutions that appeal to a wide and values-driven client base. This is demonstrated by HLAM’s recent move into ESG-Syariah investing via its Global Shariah ESG Fund.

Yet, for Islamic investing to become more than a compliance checkbox, investment professionals must fully understand its principles, practical tools, and strategic edge.

This specialized training by Prof. Dr. Younes Soualhi, one of the region’s leading authorities in Shariah governance and Islamic capital markets, aims to bridge that gap. It will provide HLAM professionals with a deeper, actionable understanding of Shariah investing, tailored to roles ranging from portfolio management to product design and risk oversight.

This course covers the emergence of new Shariah compliant financial instruments, the financial innovation, regulatory considerations, and the role of market participants in shaping the future of Islamic finance. Through insightful sharing by the trainer, the topic aims to shed light on the transformative potential of Islamic financial innovation and its implications for the local and global Islamic capital market’s landscape.