Curtin Malaysia to host over 150 global delegates for Malaysian Finance Association International Conference 2025

Miri, Sarawak – 17 November 2025 – Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) is set to become a global hub for dialogue on sustainable finance as it welcomes more than 150 delegates, including over 40 international participants from across Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania, for the 27th Malaysian Finance Association International Conference (MFAIC 2025).

The conference, co-organised by Curtin Malaysia’s Faculty of Business, the Malaysian Finance Association (MFA), and the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation Berhad (SDEC), will take place on 26–27 November 2025 at the university’s Harry Perkins Lecture Theatre.

Chaired by Dr Lynn Ling Yew Hua of Curtin Malaysia’s Faculty of Business, MFAIC 2025 carries the theme, “Sustainable Finance and Business: Transition into a Resilient and Net-Zero Economy.”

The conference arrives at a pivotal moment as governments, industries, and financial systems worldwide accelerate their efforts to confront climate risks, embrace digital transformation, and build economic resilience.

“This year’s conference brings together an exceptional mix of academics, researchers, and industry practitioners at a critical juncture for global finance,” Dr Ling said. “The international turnout underscores the urgency and relevance of our discussions.”

Participants representing more than 10 countries, including Nigeria, Romania, Australia, Vietnam, Indonesia, China, Brunei, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, and Malaysia, will gather to debate, challenge, and reimagine the future of finance.

More than 120 peer-reviewed papers will be presented, covering a wide spectrum of emerging and high-impact topics such as: Digital and AI-driven Finance, Climate and Sustainability-linked Finance, Islamic Finance, Corporate Governance and Regulatory Innovation, and Fintech and Financial Inclusion.

Delegates will also explore practical pathways for integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into business strategies, a focus that continues to shape global markets and policymaking.

A core ambition of MFAIC 2025 is to advance understanding and collaboration aligned with key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDG 13: Climate Action, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

“These goals provide a shared global blueprint, and finance plays an indispensable role in turning them into reality,” Dr Ling added.

The two-day conference will be officially opened by Datuk Sebastian Ting, Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts I (Tourism), who will serve as guest of honour.

MFAIC 2025 is expected to spark new collaborations, research pathways, and industry-academic partnerships that strengthen Malaysia’s – and Sarawak’s – position in the global sustainability and digital finance landscape.

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Over 150 delegates will converge at Curtin Malaysia for MFAIC 2025, taking place from 26 to 27 November 2025.