Shariah Advisor

Professor Datin Dr.Rusni Hassan is a distinguished academic and industry expert currently serving as the Dean of the IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance. With a Ph.D. in Law, she has established herself as a prolific researcher and author, notably recognized as one of the top global contributors to Scopus publications in her field. Her extensive leadership includes past membership on the Shariah Advisory Council of Bank Negara Malaysia and current roles as Chairperson of the Shariah Committee at Hong Leong Islamic Bank and a member for the Lembaga Tabung Haji. Internationally, she serves as a Shariah Advisor in the Maldives and was intrumental in founding key professional bodies like ASAS and ICIFE. Her global influence is underscored by her consistent ranking among the "Top 10 Most Influential Women in Islamic Business and Finance" by Cambridge IFA from 2018 to 2022. Ultimately, her career reflects a profound commitment to the governance, educaation, and sustainable development of the Islamic financial system both in Malaysia and abroad.

Ir.Dr. Muhammad Fuad Abdullah is the designated person in-Charge of all Shariah matter in BIMB Securities. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1977 and a Master of Philosophy Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1982, both from University of Southampton, England. He also obtained a Bachelor of Art (Jayyid) Degree in Shariah from the University of Jordan in 1994 and Doctor of Philophy in Muslim Civilization  from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland in 1996.

He is registered individual Shariah adviser with the SC. He is the Chairman of the Shariah Supervisory Council of Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad and the Chairman of Shariah Committee of AIA-Public Takaful Berhad. He sits on Shariah Advisory Committee of BIMB Securities. He is also the non-executive chairman of Gagasan Nadi Cergas Berhad and board member of University Tun Razak Sdn Bjhd (UniRAZAK).

En.Lokmanulhakim Hussain is an esteemed Shariah specialist currently serviing as a member of the the Shariah Committee at BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd, where he provides expert oversight for Shariah-compliant stockbroking and investment services. His extensive professional footprint includes a key role as a Shariah Committee member for AFFIN Islamic Bank Berhad, demonstrating his versatility across both the capital markets and the banking sector. Prior to these appointments, he honed his technical expertise as an Associate Researcher at the International Shariah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA), contributing to high-level research on Shariah-compliant financial instruments. He is widely recognized for his ability to bridge the gap between tradisional Shariah principles and modern financial regulation, ensuring institutional integrity and compliance. Through his advisory roles and scholarly contributions, En.Lokamanulhakim remains a vital figure in advancing the growth and sophistication of Malaysia's Islamic finance ecosystem.

En. Muhammad Shahier Sa’min is the Head of Shariah and the Designated Shariah Person at BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd, where he has been responsible for overseeing all Shariah-related matters and governance since joining in October 2024. A seasoned expert in the field, he previously served as the Head of Shariah at Yayasan Pembangunan Ekonomi Islam Malaysia (YAPEIM) and has held key advisory roles for various Islamic Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), including Al-Aqar and Al-Salam REIT. He holds a Bachelor of Shariah (majoring in Economics and Islamic Banking) from Yarmouk University, Jordan, and is a Certified Shari’a Adviser and Auditor (CSAA) under AAOIFI. Beyond his corporate duties, he is a registered Shariah Adviser with the Securities Commission Malaysia and actively contributes to the industry as a facilitator for IBFIM and an accredited trainer for HRD Corp. His career is defined by a strong focus on Shariah compliance, risk management, and the development of Islamic capital market products.