21/11/2025
The 9th International Conference on Islamic Banking & Finance (ICIBF-2025) was held at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi, bringing together a powerful lineup of global experts, policymakers, C-suite executives, academics, and industry pioneers. This year’s theme—
“Islamic Finance 5.0: Embracing Technology, Sustainability, and Ethical Excellence”—highlighted the rapid transformation of the global Islamic finance ecosystem.
Organized by IoBM’s Centre for Islamic Business & Finance (CIBF) in collaboration with Cambridge IFA, the conference featured:
• 20+ international speakers
• 50+ top industry CEOs and executives
• 70+ partner institutions
• Global participation from financial regulators, fintech leaders, and sustainability experts
Key Focus of ICIBF-2025:
• Evolution from traditional Islamic finance to Islamic Finance 5.0
• Integration of fintech, AI, blockchain, and smart contracts
• Growth of ESG Sukuk, sustainability finance, and green Islamic investments
• Ethical innovation, resilience, and technology-driven Islamic financial models
• Alignment with the UN SDGs and 2030 Development Agenda
• Islamic social finance, Zakat, Waqf, and ethical wealth distribution
Market Insights Shared at the Conference:
• ESG Sukuk issuance reached $15.2 billion in 2024
• ESG Islamic funds neared $10 billion, growing faster than conventional Islamic funds
• Half of ESG-screened Shariah equities are now listed in non-OIC markets
• Asia-Pacific ESG Islamic funds are currently the fastest-growing segment
Keynote Participation – Mr. Asif Zaman
We are proud to share that Mr. Asif Zaman participated as a keynote speaker, contributing to the high-level discussions on:
• The rise of Islamic Finance 5.0
• Technology as an enabler for Shariah-compliant innovation
• Ethical AI, green finance, and Islamic fintech
• Opportunities and challenges in building a values-driven financial future
His insights highlighted how Islamic finance can lead global financial innovation by combining ethics, sustainability, and advanced technology.
Why ICIBF-2025 Matters
The conference reinforced Pakistan’s position as an emerging hub in Islamic banking and fintech, with a strong focus on innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable development.