Indonesian Islamic Banking and Finance: Performances and Challenges Ahead

Dr. Rifki Ismail discussed in his talk the latest developments and unique features of Islamic finance in Indonesia, at the Center for Islamic Economics and Finance at QFIS. His lecture was divided into five main sections. The first part focused upon the unique values and characteristics of Indonesian Islamic finance, which was later followed by a discussion regarding the linkages among the institutions themselves. He later examined the performance of Islamic finance and its supporting factors, as well as reviewing the legal support available for Islamic finance in Indonesia. Dr. Ismail concluded the lecture by mentioning some promising factors for the growth and development of Islamic finance in Indonesia.