{"id":1379,"date":"2024-09-10T01:00:37","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T01:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/?page_id=1379"},"modified":"2025-11-06T07:11:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T07:11:59","slug":"mfaic-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/mfaic-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Malaysian Finance Association International Conference 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"notification notification--important small\" data-segment=\"dom\">\n    <span class=\"ico ico-info\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M16 2a14 14 0 1 0 14 14A14 14 0 0 0 16 2zm0 26a12 12 0 1 1 12-12 12 12 0 0 1-12 12z\"\/><path d=\"M15 15h2v6h-2z\"\/><circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1\"\/><\/svg><\/span><p><b>Full paper submission deadline is extended to 1 September 2025!<\/b><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block cta-grid block--full-width block--no-indent \"\n        role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"CTA Grid\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n    \n\n    <div class=\"cta-grid__container\">\n        <div class=\"cta-grid__card\">\n            <h2>Co-organised by<\/h2>\n            \n\n                                              <a href=\"\" target=\"_top\"><\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"cta-grid__media\" data-items-count=\"2\" data-img-type=\"logo\">\n                                <a class=\"cta-grid__item\" href=\"\" target=\"_top\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/12\/MFA-Logo.png\" alt=\"Logo Image\">\n                        <div class=\"cta-grid__info\">\n                            \n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                                <a class=\"cta-grid__item\" href=\"\" target=\"_top\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/08\/SDEC-ORIGINAL-LOGO-Transparent-Color.png\" alt=\"Logo Image\">\n                        <div class=\"cta-grid__info\">\n                            \n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Curtin University (Malaysia) is proud to be the main organizer of the 27th Malaysian Finance Association International Conference, co-hosted with the Malaysian Finance Association (MFA). Scheduled for 26 \u2013 27 November 2025 in Miri, Sarawak, this prestigious event will gather a diverse group of academics, industry leaders, policymakers, and students to discuss the crucial role of finance and business in the global transition towards sustainability. This year\u2019s conference, themed \u201cSustainable Finance and Business: Transition into Resilient and Net-Zero Economy,\u201d will explore the critical role of finance and business in driving the global transition towards sustainability, aligning with key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With a focus on financial inclusion, digital finance, and fintech, the event explores how innovations in finance can foster sustainable economic growth and business development, particularly through the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into economic practices and business models<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SDG 9: Industy, innovation and infrastructure<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discussions on emerging technologies, such as AI and fintech, highlight how they are reshaping corporate governance, investments, and global business management. These innovations encourage the development of sustainable infrastructure and support the transformation of industries toward resilience and sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SDG 13: Climate action<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The conference emphasizes the role of climate finance in supporting sustainable projects and mitigating environmental risks, which are crucial for transitioning to a net-zero economy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SDG 17: Partnerships for the goal<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The conference fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing among academics, industry leaders, policymakers, and students, promoting partnerships that are essential for achieving global sustainability goals and driving collective action toward resilient and net-zero economies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block block--no-indent cards \"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n    \n<div class=\"block-heading\" data-segment=\"dom\">\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"conference-objectives\">Conference objectives<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n                            <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card-grid\"\n         data-card-size=\"standard\"         data-card-count=\"5\"\n         data-card-background=\"white\">\n                    <div id=\"promote-sustainable-finance-practices\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"h2\">Promote sustainable finance practices<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>To explore how financial strategies can support the transition to sustainable development and a net-zero economy<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"discuss-the-role-of-climate-finance\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"h2\">Discuss the role of climate finance<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Discuss the Role of Climate Finance: To examine how climate finance can drive sustainable projects and help mitigate environmental risks<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"explore-innovations-in-digital-finance-and-fintech\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"h2\">Explore innovations in digital finance and fintech<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>To assess the impact of digital technologies on finance, including the potential of fintech to enhance financial inclusion and sustainability<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"enhance-corporate-governance-and-esg-integration\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"h2\">Enhance corporate governance and ESG integration<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>To discuss the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into corporate governance and accounting practices<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"foster-collaboration-and-knowledge-sharing\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"h2\">Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>To create opportunities for networking and collaboration among participants from various sectors to advance the global sustainability agenda<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conference tracks<\/h2>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block list-options \"\n        role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"List options\"\n        data-segment=\"all\"\n        data-order=\"sort\">\n\n                        \n\n<a class=\"box\" href=\"http:\/\/:modal=ct1\" aria-label=\"Digital finance, AI, and fintech\"\n   target=\"_top\">\n    \n    <span class=\"inner\">\n            <span class=\"box__title\"><strong>Digital finance, AI, and fintech<\/strong><\/span>\n            <\/span>\n    <span class=\"ico ico-chevron ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M11.71 26.71l-1.42-1.42 9.3-9.29-9.3-9.29 1.42-1.42L22.41 16l-10.7 10.71z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n                                \n\n<a class=\"box\" href=\"http:\/\/:modal=ct2\" aria-label=\"Climate finance\"\n   target=\"_top\">\n    \n    <span class=\"inner\">\n            <span class=\"box__title\"><strong>Climate finance<\/strong><\/span>\n            <\/span>\n    <span class=\"ico ico-chevron ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M11.71 26.71l-1.42-1.42 9.3-9.29-9.3-9.29 1.42-1.42L22.41 16l-10.7 10.71z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n                                \n\n<a class=\"box\" href=\"http:\/\/:modal=ct3\" aria-label=\"Corporate finance\"\n   target=\"_top\">\n    \n    <span class=\"inner\">\n            <span class=\"box__title\"><strong>Corporate finance<\/strong><\/span>\n            <\/span>\n    <span class=\"ico ico-chevron ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M11.71 26.71l-1.42-1.42 9.3-9.29-9.3-9.29 1.42-1.42L22.41 16l-10.7 10.71z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n                                \n\n<a class=\"box\" href=\"http:\/\/:modal=ct4\" aria-label=\"Financial markets and investments\"\n   target=\"_top\">\n    \n    <span class=\"inner\">\n            <span class=\"box__title\"><strong>Financial markets and investments<\/strong><\/span>\n            <\/span>\n    <span class=\"ico ico-chevron ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M11.71 26.71l-1.42-1.42 9.3-9.29-9.3-9.29 1.42-1.42L22.41 16l-10.7 10.71z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n                                \n\n<a 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10.71z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n                                \n\n<a class=\"box\" href=\"http:\/\/:modal=ct7\" aria-label=\"Financial inclusion and wellbeing\"\n   target=\"_top\">\n    \n    <span class=\"inner\">\n            <span class=\"box__title\"><strong>Financial inclusion and wellbeing<\/strong><\/span>\n            <\/span>\n    <span class=\"ico ico-chevron ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M11.71 26.71l-1.42-1.42 9.3-9.29-9.3-9.29 1.42-1.42L22.41 16l-10.7 10.71z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n                                \n\n<a class=\"box\" href=\"http:\/\/:modal=ct8\" aria-label=\"Islamic finance\"\n   target=\"_top\">\n    \n    <span class=\"inner\">\n            <span class=\"box__title\"><strong>Islamic finance<\/strong><\/span>\n            <\/span>\n    <span class=\"ico ico-chevron ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M11.71 26.71l-1.42-1.42 9.3-9.29-9.3-9.29 1.42-1.42L22.41 16l-10.7 10.71z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n                                \n\n<a class=\"box\" href=\"http:\/\/:modal=ct9\" aria-label=\"Entrepreneurial finance\"\n   target=\"_top\">\n    \n    <span class=\"inner\">\n            <span class=\"box__title\"><strong>Entrepreneurial finance<\/strong><\/span>\n            <\/span>\n    <span class=\"ico ico-chevron ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M11.71 26.71l-1.42-1.42 9.3-9.29-9.3-9.29 1.42-1.42L22.41 16l-10.7 10.71z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n                                \n\n<a class=\"box\" href=\"http:\/\/:modal=ct10\" aria-label=\"Global business and financial management\"\n   target=\"_top\">\n    \n    <span class=\"inner\">\n            <span class=\"box__title\"><strong>Global business and financial management<\/strong><\/span>\n            <\/span>\n    <span class=\"ico ico-chevron ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M11.71 26.71l-1.42-1.42 9.3-9.29-9.3-9.29 1.42-1.42L22.41 16l-10.7 10.71z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n                                \n\n<a class=\"box\" href=\"http:\/\/:modal=ct11\" aria-label=\"Corporate governance and accounting\"\n   target=\"_top\">\n    \n    <span class=\"inner\">\n            <span class=\"box__title\"><strong>Corporate governance and accounting<\/strong><\/span>\n            <\/span>\n    <span class=\"ico ico-chevron ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M11.71 26.71l-1.42-1.42 9.3-9.29-9.3-9.29 1.42-1.42L22.41 16l-10.7 10.71z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n                                \n\n<a class=\"box\" href=\"http:\/\/:modal=ct12\" aria-label=\"Business sustainability and issues\"\n   target=\"_top\">\n    \n    <span class=\"inner\">\n            <span class=\"box__title\"><strong>Business sustainability and issues<\/strong><\/span>\n            <\/span>\n    <span class=\"ico ico-chevron ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M11.71 26.71l-1.42-1.42 9.3-9.29-9.3-9.29 1.42-1.42L22.41 16l-10.7 10.71z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n            <\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important dates<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"table-block\" data-segment=\"all\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table alignleft is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Full paper submission begin<\/td><td>1 January 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full paper submission deadline (Extended)<\/td><td>1 September 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Notice of acceptance<\/td><td>1 &#8211; 6 September 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Early bird registration &amp; payment deadline<\/td><td>1 October 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registration &amp; payment deadline<\/td><td>15 October 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Camera-ready submission deadline<\/td><td>15 October 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