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Malaysia’s Islamic Finance Leadership Spotlighted Amid Growing Global Demand For Shariah-Compliant Investments
September 4, 2025

Key Details

  • ‍Malaysia’s Islamic capital market assets surpass RM2.6 trillion (63% of total capital market), with global Islamic finance assets forecasted to reach USD7.5 trillion by 2028.
  • Bursa Malaysia and CGS International spotlight innovations including fractional share trading, Islamic structured products, and upcoming Shariah fintech solutions across ASEAN markets.
  • The 5th Invest Shariah Conference emphasized cross-border capital flows, digital transformation, and ESG integration as drivers for growth in Islamic finance.

Why It Matters for Gulf–ASEAN
Malaysia’s robust Islamic finance ecosystem and expanding product innovation present growing opportunities for Gulf investors seeking Shariah-compliant diversification and for ASEAN markets aiming to deepen financial connectivity with the Middle East.

What It Means for GAE Community

  • Leverage Malaysia’s market leadership to access a diversified suite of Shariah-compliant investment products.
  • Explore collaboration opportunities in fintech-enabled Islamic finance innovation across Gulf–ASEAN corridors.
  • Monitor evolving regulatory and market infrastructure developments supporting cross-border Islamic capital flows.



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