SC unveils Fikra to broaden Islamic fintech in Malaysia's capital market


KUALA LUMPUR: The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) seeks to broaden Islamic financial technology (fintech) in the country’s capital market via its FIKRA Islamic Fintech Accelerator Programme (FIKRA).

FIKRA aims to identify and scale relevant and innovative Islamic fintech solutions that can help address three main challenge areas, namely, new Islamic capital market (ICM) offerings, accessibility and social finance integration.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
SC , FIKRA , UNCDF , fintech , SDGs

Next In Business News

The shopping mall conundrum
Why RM300,000 homes remain unsold
Penang LRT: Beyond property speculation
PETRONAS Dagangan expands used cooking oil collection network to 100 stations
Ringgit expected to stay softer vs US dollar next week
End of the RM1 fee tests cashless Malaysia
Ordered uncertainty in markets
Beds, bets and India travel
China tests Asean industry
Quiet exodus from UK market

Others Also Read