15 Years of Leadership, Innovation, and Collaboration

2024 marked a year of remarkable milestones for FIDE FORUM, from the Distinguished Board Leadership Series 2024 to the Board Remuneration Study Launch and meaningful collaborations with regulators and industry leaders. These achievements reflect our enduring legacy of trust, resilience, and innovation, built with you—our valued community.

We Are FIDE FORUM

A Fellowship of Directors Who Lead Best Corporate Governance Practice

The premier platform for board directors in Malaysia's financial services industry, offering a collaborative space for insightful discussions, exchange of best practices, and addressing industry-wide corporate governance challenges. As a influential leaders, it fosters meaningful connections and strategic collaboration among the sector's most accomplished professionals.

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A Fellowship of Directors Who Lead Best Corporate Governance Practice

membership

Join FIDE FORUM and collaborate with leading financial institutions to co-create value, deepen industry engagement, and champion sustainable and innovative agendas. Benefit from exclusive expertise, contribute to industry advancement and engage in curated programmes and forums to remain at the forefront of emerging trends.

group corporate

For financial holding companies and corporations with at least one subsidiary Financial Institution. Subject to board approval.

corporate

For Financial Institutions licensed and regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia. Subject to board approval.

associate

For organisations making significant contributions to enhancing financial stability in Malaysia. This category is open to organisations globally, regardless of affiliation with financial institutions. Requires board approval.

individual

By invitation only, for graduates of the FIDE Core Programme who have fulfilled the necessary requirements, including additional criteria established by the board. Subject to board approval.

Insights. Relevance. Leadership in Action

FIDE FORUM’s Directors’ Education platform is designed to support board leaders in navigating today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape. Through a structured blend of research, curated dialogues, and high-impact events, we deliver learning experiences that are relevant, forward-looking, and grounded in real-world challenges.

1. Research and Knowledge Development

Stay ahead with cutting-edge research and insights. Our 2024 studies on Board Remuneration and Board Culture provide actionable intelligence to enhance governance practices and decision-making. Key highlights include:

Board Remuneration Report

Analysing industry trends and benchmarks for non-executive directors’ compensation in Malaysia’s financial sector.

Board Culture Study

Exploring how board dynamics impact performance and decision-making, with actionable recommendations for improvement.

FORUM Insights

Delivering cutting-edge research and thought leadership on governance, promoting innovation and professional growth for members and the wider public.

2. Special Interest Group (SIG)

Focused Conversations. Industry-Driven Insights. Targeted Action.

FIDE FORUM’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are curated think tanks made up of board directors and senior leaders from across financial services industry. These groups serve as a platform for focused discussions on emerging challenges, regulatory shifts, and strategic priorities relevant to their respective sectors.

Climate

Digitalisation

Islamic Finance

Special Interest Group (SIG) - Climate

A platform for directors to engage in board-level dialogue on climate governance, risk oversight, and sustainable finance. Discussions focus on integrating climate considerations into strategy, regulatory alignment, and institutional best practices for transitioning to a low-carbon economy.

Each SIG is designed to:

Facilitate peer exchange and sector-specific dialogue
Gather feedback and perspectives directly from the industry
Co-create event themes and learning programs tailored to current boardroom needs

Through these engagements, we ensure that our programs remain relevant, practical, and forward-looking, with content shaped by those closest to the issues. The outcomes of SIG discussions often translate into high-impact sessions featuring respected speakers, subject-matter experts, and thought leaders from across the region.

By aligning our initiatives with real-time industry concerns, SIGs play a vital role in keeping governance discourse both current and actionable.

our events

all events

25.06.2025

Facing the Future: Elevating Board Leadership in a time of Transformation

20.06.2025

AI’s Next Wave: Chips, Code, and Localisation

05.06.2025

The Influence of Board Culture on Corporate Performance

Exceptional board services

Enabling Transformation and Driving Value by Supporting Financial Institutions and Directors in Navigating Change and Accelerating Innovation

Directors Register
(DR)

Access a curated pool of exceptional board-ready talent, diversifying and strengthening your leadership. The register includes over 120 individuals, over 30% of whom are female and 70% of whom are under the age of 65. More than 30% of the individuals have prior experience on financial institution boards. FIDE FORUM’s DR services have led to the successful placement of numerous individuals who have gone on to serve their respective financial institutions with distinction.

Board Effectiveness Evaluation (BEE)

Gain valuable insights into your board's performance and effectiveness through a systematic and structured assessment process. Our BEE framework covers governance structure, board responsibilities, and board leadership. It is designed to ensure boards operate at peak performance while identifying the key competencies required of directors in today’s digital and sustainability-focused landscape.

Board Succession Planning

Our multi-year approach supports seamless transitions while aligning board capabilities with evolving strategic priorities. This process includes skill gap analysis, succession road mapping, and holistic candidate profiling — helping your board stay agile, future-ready, and performance-focused.