UIN Jakarta Sharia Investment Forum Addresses Global Economic Volatilities and Ethical Finance Trends
Harun Nasution Auditorium, UIN Online News – The Sharia Investment Gallery (GIS) of the Faculty of Economics and Business at UIN Jakarta successfully convened the Gallery Investment Forum 2026. Centered around the theme “All Time High: New Economic Order,” the summit focused heavily on strengthening capital market literacy and investment portfolios among the youth, taking place at the Harun Nasution Auditorium on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
The Gallery Investment Forum 2026 represents the flagship event of the Smart Investment Series (SIS) 2026. This broader initiative consists of four structured educational modules, including the Sharia Capital Market School (SPMS) executed across the Faculty of Psychology and the Faculty of Dakwah and Communication Studies, the Market Analysis School (MAS), and the Investment Forum as the grand finale.
The conference was attended by the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Prof. Dr. Ahmad Tholabi, the FEB Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Dr. Sofyan Rizal, the Chairman of the FEB Sharia Investment Gallery, Fadli Firzatillah, and the Advisor of the Sharia Investment Gallery, Prof. Dr. Indo Yama.
During the opening session titled “Economic and Investment Outlook,” participants gained critical analysis from Heidy Ruswita Sari, Acting Head of the Research Division at the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI), regarding macroeconomic conditions and the structural foundations of the Indonesian capital market amid global volatility. Her presentation dissected global economic disruptions, ranging from geopolitical escalations and global inflation to financial market volatilities affecting national capital performance.
This session also featured Dian Kurniasarie, Head of the Corporate Strategy and Risk Management Division at the Indonesian Central Securities Depository (KSEI). She addressed the importance of institutional stability, investor protection frameworks, and the critical role of capital market infrastructure in generating a secure, efficient trading environment. She elaborated on KSEI's strategic mandate as the central depository and settlement institution for securities transactions in Indonesia.
The second session, themed “Building the Future of Investment: Regulation, Ethics, and Inclusive Growth,” featured Rija Fathul Bari, Assistant Director at the Banten Provincial Office of the Financial Services Authority (OJK). He discussed the vital role of regulatory frameworks and capital market supervision in safeguarding financial system stability and protecting investors, especially given the rapid expansion of the digital economy and surging participation among Gen Z and millennial traders. His briefing also emphasized financial literacy and heightened defense mechanisms against illicit, unregulated financial practices.
Complementing the regulatory framework, Dr. Hidayatulloh from the National Sharia Board of the Indonesian Ulema Council (DSN-MUI) delivered an analytical presentation on ethical finance and future Sharia investment trajectories. His lecture comprehensively covered Sharia-compliant investment blueprints, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, Islamic equities, Sukuk (Islamic bonds), and the challenges of integrating emerging fintech innovations with Islamic legal ethics.
Through the execution of the Gallery Investment Forum 2026, GIS FEB UIN Jakarta aims to significantly upgrade student comprehension regarding financial instruments, investment risk management models, and the value of rational, ethical, and sustainable investment strategies. This summit functions as an educational arena bridging academics, financial regulators, market practitioners, and students to reinforce the financial literacy of Indonesia's future workforce.