MFPC Successfully Hosted 13th International Shariah Wealth Management & Financial Planning Conference 2026
Released on: Tuesday, 19 May 2026 4:14PM
Key moments from ISWMFPC 2026 as industry leaders exchanged insights on innovation, AI and the future of Shariah compliant financial planning
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) successfully hosted the 13th International Shariah Wealth Management & Financial Planning Conference (ISWMFPC) 2026 on 16 May 2026 at Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, bringing together more than 400 participants through a hybrid format comprising physical and virtual attendees from Malaysia and abroad.
Held under the theme “AI Powered Financial Planning & Shariah Compliance”, the conference served as a strategic platform for industry leaders, regulators, practitioners, academics and technology players to discuss the evolving landscape of Shariah compliant financial planning and the growing role of artificial intelligence within the financial services industry.
The conference featured one keynote address, two roundtable discussions and three speaking sessions involving speakers, moderators and panellists from Kenanga Investors Berhad, Eq8 Capital, Goldfarmer, National AI Office (NAIO), P10 Holding, Premier Group, Raja, Darryl & Loh, reAINmaker, Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Wahed. The event also featured exhibition booths by supporting organisations throughout the conference.
Participants also witnessed the presentation and official launch of the Report of National Findings 2026, a CMDF funded research initiative focusing on Malaysians’ financial capability and utilisation of financial advisory services.
In addition, MFPC officially launched its new Micro Credential Modules aimed at supporting lifelong learning, professional development and industry readiness in an increasingly dynamic financial environment.
MFPC extended its sincere appreciation to Kenanga Investors Berhad as the Main Partner of the conference and MFPC Diamond Sponsor for 2026, as well as to all supporting organisations and promoting partners, namely the Malaysian Takaful Association and STEP Malaysia, for their valuable support and contribution towards making the conference a success.
Moving forward, MFPC welcomes collaboration opportunities with organisations within and beyond the financial ecosystem to further advance the wealth management and financial planning industry, while promoting greater financial literacy and financial wellbeing nationwide and beyond.
MFPC’s professional qualifications, namely the Registered Financial Planner (RFP) and Shariah RFP programmes, are HRD Corp claimable and may also be financed via EPF Account 2 withdrawals. MFPC also offers public programmes and customised in house corporate training solutions tailored to evolving industry needs.
About MFPC:-
Established in 2004, the Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) is the professional body for financial planning in Malaysia. It offers the recognised Registered Financial Planner (RFP) and Shariah RFP qualifications, both approved by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) as prerequisite pathways for obtaining the Financial Adviser Representative (FAR) / Islamic FAR Licence and the Capital Market Services Representative Licence (CMSRL), respectively. MFPC upholds high standards of professionalism and ethics. Through nationwide initiatives like My Money & Me Workshops, the Council promotes financial literacy and empowers Malaysians to make informed decisions, while advancing excellence and innovation in the financial planning profession.
SOURCE: Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC)
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Name: Mohd Farhan Bin Azizan
External Relations, Research and Publication
Tel:+6019 277 3521
Email: farhan@mfpc.org.my
Website: www.mfpc.org.my
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