Call for Papers

Conference Announcement
 

We are delighted to extend our heartfelt invitation to you for the 12th ASEAN International Conference on Islamic Finance 2024 (AICIF2024) with the theme Islamic Finance for Sustainable Peace and Development: Challenges and Opportunities. This esteemed event will convene at Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines on 18 and 19 November 2024, bringing together thought policymakers, industry leaders, scholars, practitioners, experts, academics, and students from around the world. This event is a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and opportunity to build partnerships and collaborations that can lead to substantial contributions to Islamic Finance, sustainable development, and lasting peace.

AICIF is an annual collaborative conference organised by seven ASEAN Universities alternately including International Islamic University, Malaysia (UIAM); Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga (UIN SUKA), Yogyakarta; Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA), Semarang; Universitas Darussalam Gontor (UNIDA), Indonesia; Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), Brunei; Mindanao State University (MSU), the Philippines, and Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta (UIN), Indonesia.

The conference aims to explore the pivotal role of Islamic finance and banking in fostering sustainable development and lasting peace. With a focus on principles of equity, fairness, and ethical investment, Islamic finance offers innovative solutions to address contemporary economic challenges while promoting social welfare and stability.

Over the next two days, we will delve into the pivotal role of Islamic finance in fostering sustainable development and lasting peace, with a special focus on the unique challenges and opportunities in underdeveloped areas, lagging regions, and conflict-affected communities.

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The 12th ASEAN Universities International Conference on Islamic Finance

As we will gather in Cagayan de Oro, a city known for its vibrant culture and economic potential, we aim to explore how Islamic financial principles can be harnessed to address key issues such as economic inclusion, social equity, and sustainable growth.
 
We are excited to embark on this journey with you, as we collectively strive to unlock the potential of Islamic finance to contribute to a more equitable and peaceful society. We look forward to the fruitful discussions and outcomes that will emerge from this conference.

Key Themes

Key Themes

Throughout our conference, we will examine key themes that underpin the role of Islamic finance in promoting sustainable development and peace:

Explore the Pivotal Role of Islamic Finance: We will delve into how Islamic finance principles can drive sustainable development initiatives, including green financing, microfinance, and socially responsible investment, to address pressing environmental and socio-economic issues.

Financial Inclusion: Recognizing the importance of inclusive growth, we will assess strategies to enhance access to financial services for marginalized communities through innovative Islamic banking solutions, thus fostering greater economic empowerment and social cohesion.

Peace and Stability: In a world grappling with conflict and instability, we will evaluate the contribution of Islamic finance in promoting economic stability, reducing inequality, and fostering peaceful coexistence, thereby addressing root causes of conflict, and supporting sustainable peacebuilding efforts.

Innovation and Challenges: Amidst rapid technological advancements and evolving regulatory landscapes, we will discuss the opportunities and challenges facing Islamic finance and banking, including the integration of Fintech, digitalization, and regulatory frameworks to ensure sustainable and resilient financial systems.

Network and Share Research: Throughout the conference new findings and studies, innovative strategies, and novel ideas on Islamic Finance will be presented and shared with others to enhance knowledge adoption, dissemination, and application especially in pivoting Islamic Finance to bring sustainable development and lasting peace.

The conference also includes sub-themes that provide comprehensive scope highlighting both the challenges and opportunities in Islamic Finance that contributes to sustainable development and lasting peace.

  • Islamic Finance and Sustainable Development
  • Financing Peace Initiatives and Community Development
  • Role of Islamic Finance in Economic Development and U.N. Sustainable Development Goals
  • Role of Islamic Finance in post-conflict reconstruction and peacebuilding
  • Digital Transactions, FINTECH, and Crypto Currencies
  • Islamic Economics, Islamic Finance Policies, and Islamic Economic Policies
  • Financial Inclusion, Microfinance, Islamic Pawnshop, and Rural Financing
  • Technological Innovation, Theories, and Practices in Islamic Finance
  • Islamic Accounting, Shariah Audit, and Governance
  • Sukuk, Islamic Development Financing, and Social Entrepreneurship
  • Financing Social Development, Rural Infrastructure, and Agriculture
  • Halal Industry, Products, Services and Halal Management
  • Gender Financial Empowerment, Halal Tourism, and Heritage Prevention
  • Islamic Finance Education, Skills Development, and Capacity Building
  • Green Economy, Global Islamic Finance, and Ethical Investment
  • Islamic Social Finance, Zakat, Sadaqah, Waqf, and Philanthropy
  • Islamic Insurance, Takaful, and Islamic Finance Risk Management
  • The role of Islamic Finance in Inclusive Growth and Gender Equality

Dates

Important Dates

We cordially invite researchers, scholars, practitioners, policymakers, industry experts, and students to submit abstracts and papers aligned with the conference theme and sub-themes. Selected submissions will be presented during the conference sessions.

September 06 15, 2024

Abstract Submission Deadline

September 16, 2024

Abstract Notification of Acceptance

October 25, 2024

Full Paper Submission Deadline

October 30, 2024

Paper Acceptance Notification

November 05, 2024

Camera-Ready Paper Deadline

November 18 & 19, 2024

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Language & Format

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Conference Language

 

This conference accepts papers written in English, Arabic, and Bahasa Melayu/Indonesia.

 

 

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Paper Submission Format

 

Formatting: A4 paper, single spacing, Times New Roman 11, margin top 0.89 inch/2.26 cm, left 0.71 inch/1.80 cm, bottom 0.39 inch/1 cm, right 0.74 inch/1.88 cm, 12 pages (maximum) including references.

Paper structure: Title, Authors Info, Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Data and Methodology (for paper using quantitative methods), Findings and Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations, References (APA style).

Registration and Mode of Payment

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Registration & Mode of Payment

Mode of Payment

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK (PNB)
Account Name: MSU PNB
Account Number: 4112-7000-4971
Swift Code: PNBMPHMM

 

 

Discounted Up To

August 31,2024

Regular Rate Starting

September 01, 2024

Category

Presentor

Participant

Presentor

Participant

Local

PhP 6,000.00

PhP 5,000.00

PhP 7,000.00

PhP 6,000.00

International

USD 105.00

USD 87.00

USD 120.00

USD 105.00

Student or ICIFE  Member-local

PhP 5,000.00

PhP 4,000.00

PhP 6,000.00

PhP 5,000.00

Student or ICIFE Member- International

USD 87.00

USD 70.00

USD 105.00

USD 87.00

Contact Us

Contact Information

For inquiries and submission guidelines, please contact Mindanao State University at the following
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+63-964-925-0860

Our Organizers

Organized by:

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Secretariat:

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Plenary Speakers

AICIF 2024 Speaker

Prof. Dr. Romzie Rosman

Session 1

Romzie Rosman, PhD, is a Professor at the Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance, International Islamic University Malaysia. He is currently the deputy dean (Responsible Research & Innovation) of the Institute. Apart from supervising PhD candidates in the Islamic banking and finance programme, he teaches Islamic banking and finance subjects at the postgraduate level, particularly Islamic financial systems, accounting for Islamic financial institutions, and Islamic wealth management. His research interests are Islamic banking and finance, Islamic financial transactions, accounting for Islamic finance, Shariah non-compliance risk management, governance, and Islamic social finance. His intellectual contributions include publishing research papers in Malaysia and at the international level and publishing book chapters and articles in magazines and bulletins. He is an active associate member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants, the Association of Shariah Advisors in Islamic Finance, and a member of International Council of Islamic Finance Educators.

AICIF 2024 Speaker

Dr. Rizal Mohd Nor

Session 2

Dr. Rizal Mohd Nor is an Assistant Professors at the Department of Computer Science, KICT, IIUM. He holds a Computer Science Ph.D and MSc. degree (Kent State University), an MBA (IIUM), and a double degree in BSc. Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering (Johns Hopkins University). His research is in Fintech and Blockchain in areas such as self-stabilising algorithms in blockchain consensus, blockchain applications in IoT, blockchain applications in Islamic finance, blockchain Applications in Edutech, Internet of Thing (IoT), cryptocurrencies and Machine Learning for Financial robo-advisors. He has published several journals in Blockchain, IoT and Fintech which have received International awards and research grants both local and international. Currently serving as an EXCO member for the International Council of Islamic Finance Educators (ICIFE) and professionally a consultant for several fintech and blockchain companies in Malaysia in their fintech, blockchain, IoT and AI initiatives. He currently owns a patent filed in 2018 relating to Blockchain Technology. He is a frequent speaker in local and international Conferences and a trainer for several agencies.

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Dr. Akhmad Affandi Mahfudz

Session 3

Dr. Akhmad Affandi Mahfudz, CPIF now is Associate Professor at Postgraduate Studies, University of Darussalam Gontor Indonesia  and Visiting Professor of Islamic Finance at Al Farabi Kazakh National University Kazakhstan. He also serves as Brand Ambassador for Mabrook Finance based in Canada and appointed as Chairman of Shariah Advisory Board of PT Urun Bangun Negeri. He was appointed as Consultant for IFAAS (Islamic Finance Advisory and Assurance) based in UK and Shariah Business Advisory Lead for Deloitte Indonesia. Prior to these attachments, he was researcher at International Shariah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA) Malaysia and Visiting Scholar at Islamic Business School, Universiti Utara Malaysia. He was also appointed as Deputy Rector of Tazkia University College of Islamic Economics Indonesia. Apart from academic attachment, he was appointed as Assistant Vice President of Namirah Ventures Pte Ltd Singapore.

AICIF 2024 Speaker

Dr. Muhd Zaki Hj Zaini

Session 3

Dr. Muhd Zaki Hj Zaini is the Dean of the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Finance at Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) in Brunei Darussalam, where he also serves as an Assistant Professor of Economics. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Economics from the University of Exeter, an MSc in Operational Research and Applied Statistics from Cardiff University, and an Associate Qualification in Islamic Finance from IBFIM. Dr. Zaki’s research interests include Islamic economics, financial technology, sustainable finance, and entrepreneurial economics. He has published extensively in reputable journals and is appointed as an editor and reviewer for several esteemed academic publications. Additionally, he has been instrumental in securing and managing multiple research grants from both university funds and external sources.

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Dr. Minombao Ramos-Mayo

Session 3

Prof. Dr. Minombao Ramos-Mayo, is a full professor six (6) in the College of Public Affairs, Mindanao State University. She is a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management, Juris Doctor and a Master of Public Administration degree holder. She is the former dean of MSU-Graduate School (2015-2021). She had held several positions in the past such as: Special Assistant to the Office of the President for 2 years, Special Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs for 14 years, Chairperson of the Graduate Studies Department of College of Public affairs for three years, As SASE board for four years, a library board for four years and served as Principal in MSU-Balindong for nine (9) years. She has always been a member of permanent and hoc committees for Integrated System rankings (ISRP) for 10 years, member of the System and campus curriculum committee for 17 years, Member of Evaluating committee for CSI’s and MSU-Buug for four years, Member of committee to evaluate extension programs of MSU to campuses and curriculum team member to evaluate program for adoptions, member of the restructuring committee of MSU, member of several formulation policies like SASE, extension etc.

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Prof. Dr. Nisful Laila

Session 4

Prof. Dr. Nisful Laila, SE., M.Com
Vice Dean of Resources & Senior Lecturer in
Faculty of Economics and Business Universitas Airlangga

EDUCATION

2018: Doctor of Islamic Economics (Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia)

2006: Master of Banking & Finance (University of New South Wales, Australia)

1996: Bachelor of Management (Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia)

Read Full CV Here.

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Dr. Acram A. Latiph

Session 5

Dr. Acram A. Latiph is the Executive Director of the Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao and an Associate Professor of the Department of Economics, Mindanao State University – Marawi Campus. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Economics from San Beda College, MS Finance from the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Advance Certificate in Conflict Resolution and Executive Master Public Policy from the Maxwell School of Citizenship, Syracuse University, New York, and his PhD in Development Economics from the Australian National University. His PhD Dissertation “What’s Wrong with Mindanao? The Unequal Development in the Philippines” is nominated to ANU Award for Academic Excellence of the Australian National University. He is a recipient of the Fulbright Scholarship, the Australian Leadership Award Scholarship and the NISGP Scholarship. His research interests are peace and conflict studies, socio-economic development, regional planning, and development, Bangsamoro issues, Islamic finance and banking, and peace and conflict studies. He is a consultant of various government institutions, international organizations, and civil society groups. Dr. Latiph contributed to various development plans, poverty alleviation measures, socioeconomic impact assessments, peace, conflict, and PCVE studies as well as research on political economy in the Bangsamoro. He was one of the consultants of the Provincial Government of the Lanao del Sur that crafted poverty alleviation programs and intervention that reduce poverty incidence in the province from 68% in 2018 to 11.4% by 2021.

Takaful

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