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MEMBERSHIP

 Be part of a coordinated, industry-led platform supporting Malaysia’s Islamic finance ecosystem

MBN membership offers organisations opportunities to collaborate, participate in strategic initiatives and build meaningful relationships. Through a range of engagements and activities, members contribute their expertise while supporting the Network's shared priorities and long-term development.

Who can participate?

Membership is open to organisations involved in Islamic finance and Shariah-aligned businesses, including:

  • Financial institutions
  • Capital markets participants
  • Takaful operators
  • Asset management and private markets participants
  • Corporates and service providers
  • Education and research institutions
  • Relevant ecosystem partners
  • Organisations with an Islamic finance or broader Shariah-aligned agenda

Why participate?

As an MBN member, your organisation may have opportunities to:

  • Build relationships with industry peers and strategic partners
  • Contribute perspectives to selected strategic initiatives
  • Expand connections within Malaysia and selected international
  • Participate in selected engagements and initiatives aligned with their areas of interest

FOUNDING MEMBERS

As the founding organisations of MBN, these institutions play an important role in shaping the Network's direction, supporting strategic initiatives and fostering meaningful collaboration. Together, they continue to contribute to MBN's long-term development and growth

CIMB is one of ASEAN’s leading banking groups and Malaysia’s second largest financial services provider by assets. Listed on Bursa Malaysia through CIMB Group Holdings Berhad, it had a market capitalisation of approximately RM81.6 billion as at 31 March 2026. The Group offers consumer, commercial, wholesale, transaction and Islamic banking, as well as asset management services. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, CIMB operates across ASEAN and has a presence in China, Hong Kong and the UK. As at 31 March 2026, CIMB had 545 branches and over 33,000 employees, with significant shareholdings in CIMB Niaga (Indonesia) and CIMB Thai.

Read more www.cimbislamic.com

Etiqa is a leading ASEAN Insurance and Takaful player under the Maybank Group, a leading banking conglomerate in ASEAN. We offer a full range of Life and General conventional insurance products as well as Family and General Takaful plans across multiple distribution channels of over 10,000 agents, 44 branches and 17 offices, and over 490 bancassurance networks (via Maybank branches and third-party banks, cooperatives, and brokers) through our presence in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Cambodia.

Read more www.etiqa.com.my

Franklin Templeton is a trusted investment partner, delivering tailored solutions that align with clients’ strategic goals. With deep portfolio management expertise across public and private markets, we combine investment excellence with cutting-edge technology. Since our founding in 1947, we have empowered clients through strategic partnership, forward-looking insights, and continuous innovation – providing the tools and resources to navigate change and capture opportunity. With more than 1,500 investment professionals, and offices in major financial markets around the world, the California-based company has over 75 years of investment experience and USD 1.79 trillion in assets under management as of 30 June 2026.

Read more www.franklintempleton.com.my

HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad is wholly owned by HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad and is a member of the HSBC Group. It was incorporated in February 2008 and commenced operations in August 2008.

www.hsbcamanah.com.my/amanah-and-you

IBFIM is a lifelong learning institution which specialises in industry technical certifications. The certifications are designed to ensure attainment of technical proficiency levels to fulfil jobs requirement and support professionalisation of the industry. IBFIM learning modules are customisable to fulfil the specific needs of the clients within the Islamic financial institutions specifically, as well as other sectors engaging in Islamic finance. IBFIM also offer joint programmes with relevant industry professional bodies and collaborate with academic institutions in its effort to prepare talent for the industry. IBFIM programmes are delivered via classroom and online learning.

Read more www.ibfimonline.com

INCEIF University is ranked No. 1 globally for Islamic Finance education by Salaam Gateway, reinforcing its position as a leading institution within the global Islamic economy ecosystem. AACSB-accredited, placing it among fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide that hold this prestigious accreditation. Established by Central Bank of Malaysia (Bank Negara Malaysia), INCEIF University is a specialised postgraduate institution that combines academic and research excellence with deep industry relevance. Based in Kuala Lumpur, INCEIF offers specialised programmes in Islamic finance and sustainability, develops future leaders, and serves as a global knowledge hub supporting the advancement of the Islamic financial ecosystem.

Read more inceif.edu.my

Maybank Islamic Berhad (“Maybank Islamic”), the ASEAN’s largest and the world’s fourth-largest Islamic bank with total assets of RM390 billion (as at 31 December 2025), leads the industry through cross-border business capabilities, regional leadership and financial solutions innovation. Maybank Islamic reinforces its presence and achievements in Malaysia and internationally supported by Maybank Group, with extensive network across Malaysia and key international markets namely Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, London and Dubai. Recognised through numerous international accolades including The Banker Islamic Banking Awards 2026 and Global Finance Best Bank Awards 2026, Maybank Islamic remains committed to creating meaningful impact beyond banking, advancing empowerment and driving shared prosperity.

Read more www.maybank.com/islamic

Principal Malaysia, is a joint venture between Principal Financial Group®, a member of the FORTUNE 500® and a Nasdaq-listed global financial services and CIMB Group Holdings Berhad, one of Southeast Asia’s leading universal banking groups. Established on 13 June 1994, it is headquartered in Malaysia and has footprints across Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore. Principal offer a wide variety of solutions across unit trust, retirement schemes, discretionary mandates and asset management expertise to help make financial progress towards a more secure financial future possible for clients of all income and portfolio sizes.

Read more www.principal.com.my

Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad is the Islamic banking subsidiary of Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad, with over 30 years of Islamic banking expertise in offering innovative Shariah compliant solutions in this country. Globally, it is part of the Bank’s international Islamic network that is present in more than 30 markets across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. As Malaysia’s oldest operating bank, Standard Chartered leads the way through product innovation, consistent and strong growth performance and sustainability initiatives. The Bank provides a comprehensive range of financial solutions to corporates, institutions and individuals through its network of branches across Malaysia.

Read more www.sc.com/my/saadiq

The Swiss Re Group is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. It anticipates and manages risk – from natural catastrophes to climate change, from ageing populations to cyber crime. The aim of the Swiss Re Group is to enable society to thrive and progress, creating new opportunities and solutions for its clients. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, where it was founded in 1863, the Swiss Re Group operates through a network of around 70 offices globally.

Read more www.swissre.com

Interested in Joining MBN?

Whether your organisation is exploring membership or would like to learn more about participating in MBN, we welcome you to get in touch with the Secretariat.

Enquire About Membership