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IN ASSOCIATION WITH

Premised on the main objective of having a global entity to ensure professionalism among Shariah advisors
and experts in Islamic finance, the Association of Shariah Advisors in Islamic Finance (ASAS) was established
and officially registered on 12 April 2011. The importance of ASAS was recognised as part of the national
agenda in the Malaysian Financial Sector Blueprint 2011-2020 under Agenda 3.2: “Internationalisation of
Islamic finance.” Recommendation 3.2.10 proposes to:- “Develop Malaysia as a reference centre for Islamic
financial transactions.” To execute the recommendation, Malaysia needs to build on the development of human
capital in Islamic finance while establishing the Shariah, legal, regulatory and supervisory frameworks. This
includes: “….. iv. Gaining international recognition for the Association of Shariah Advisors (ASAS) as the body
responsible for enhancing qualification and professionalism of Shariah advisors, locally and internationally.”
Given the importance of talent to the Islamic finance ecosystem as well as the above expectation, ASAS,
with the support of Bank Negara Malaysia, has developed a Professional Development Program (PDP) that
aims at enhancing the knowledge and competency of its members in Islamic finance specifically in providing
impactful Shariah advisory services to its counterparty as well as ensuring that innovative and creative
talents are being nurtured. The PDP comprises ASAS flagship certification programmes for Shariah Advisors
namely Certified Shariah Advisor and Certified Shariah Practitioner as well as the continuous learning and
experience-based program namely the Continuing Professional Development.

WWW.ASAS.MY

Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM) was established in 1995 and currently
has 27 member banks. AIBIM promotes a sound Islamic banking system and practice in Malaysia; represents
the interest of members locally and abroad; provides advice and assistance to members pertinent to the
development of Islamic banking and finance at the local, regional and global level; coordinates human capital
development initiatives, and promotes public awareness on Islamic Finance.

WWW.AIBIM.COM

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