About Us
Who we are & what we do
Message from Chairman
As the financial world faces accelerating disruption and rising demands for ethical governance, Islamic finance is uniquely positioned to lead a new era of principled innovation. At ISI, we believe that finance must serve humanity — and in that spirit, we are proud to host the Islamic Finance Conference 2025 under the World Islamic Trade Forum.
Malaysia stands at the forefront of this transformation. With our robust fintech ecosystem and commitment to Shariah-compliant progress, we have the opportunity — and responsibility — to shape a future that is inclusive, resilient, and aligned with our highest values.
This forum is not just about ideas — it’s about action. It’s a platform where policy meets practice, and where meaningful partnerships are forged to address the pressing challenges of our time: technological disruption, food insecurity, climate change, and cross-border integration.
I invite you to join us in Kuala Lumpur as we chart a bold new course for Islamic finance — one that honors tradition while embracing the transformative power of innovation. Together, let us build a future that is not only prosperous, but also just and sustainable for all.
Mr. CY Cheah
Chairman, International Strategy Institute (ISI)
Organiser
International Strategy Insitute (ISI)
The International Strategy Institute (ISI) is a not-for-profit organisation that helps connect governments and businesses across Asia. We stand for universal ethical business values such as equality, transparency, fair trade, and sustainable development. Our dialogues, research and networking platforms, are designed to drive economic growth in the region. We aim to:
Build platforms for regional dialogue and networking opportunities that allow businesses, industry captains and governments to come together to drive the economic growth of the region; Provide timely research to keep our members and governments informed and updated on global trade and political issues that may have an impact on their operations; Match businesses to the right investors- to ensure that the companies are paired with the right strategic investment partner.