9th ICIBF 2025: Speakers highlight technology-driven and sustainable Islamic finance

KARACHI: The 9th International Conference on Islamic Banking & Finance (ICIBF-2025), themed “Islamic Finance 5.0: Embracing Technology, Sustainability, and Ethical Excellence,” was organised by the College of Business Management (CBM) at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM).

The event was hosted by IoBM’s Centre for Islamic Business & Finance (CIBF), with Cambridge IFA as conference partner. The two-day ICIBF is expected to bring together over 20 international speakers, more than 50 C-suite level executives, 50+ representatives from national and global institutions, and over 70 industry partners.

Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Pakistan, shared his message for ICIBF. He said that ICIBF has grown into a leading platform for dialogue and thought leadership in Islamic finance. He noted that this year’s theme reflects the global shift toward technology, sustainability, and ethical excellence. As Pakistan’s financial sector continues to evolve, he emphasized that IoBM’s commitment to digital innovation, sustainable finance, and research will help develop future leaders and strengthen the country’s financial landscape.

In his welcome address, Talib Syed Karim, President of IoBM, said Islamic banking is growing faster than conventional banking, bringing greater responsibility upon the policymakers. He stressed the need for trained professionals, regulatory alignment, and understanding new technologies.

In his opening remarks, Prof Dr Muhammad Kashif highlighted that we are at a transformative moment as digital transition reshapes the future. He noted that Islamic finance, founded on shared prosperity and justice, is evolving within this new landscape. He also pointed to the participation of over 20 international speakers as a testament to the rising global and national significance of Islamic banking.

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