On Friday, 22 November 2024, Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (Bank Islam) proudly became the first bank in Malaysia to certify 86 Certified Green Finance Advisors (CGFA) through a comprehensive training programme developed in collaboration with the Asian Banking School (ABS).

Bank Islam Group Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Mohd Muazzam Mohamed, said the CGFA programme is prioritised for staff in client-facing roles and credit analysts to enhance the delivery of impactful, sustainable green financing solutions that support long-term environmental and economic goals. The graduation ceremony which was held at the Azman Hashim Auditorium in the AICB Building was witnessed by the ABS Director of Commercial Banking Training, Dr Lim Guan Chye and Bank Islam Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Iskandar Shah Zulkarnain.

ABS’s Dr Lim thanked Bank Islam for the exciting opportunity to collaborate with them on this first of its kind certification programme.

“This accomplishment reflects Bank Islam’s commitment to a sustainable future and highlights the vital role the Bank plays in driving environmental stewardship within the financial industry. It is also a true testament of the Bank’s belief in the benefits of continued learning and the upskilling of its people,” he said.