Become a member of IFIA

There are different membership categories to suit different needs – from product practitioners and issuers, to individuals who have graduated with tertiary qualifications in Islamic finance and may also wish to become a Fellow, those still studying or just starting out, consulting and legal firms keen to be involved or keep abreast of the industry, those who have helped raise awareness of Islamic finance for many years, and those now retired but still actively supporting the profession.

Who membership is for

IFIA offers membership across the Islamic finance profession:

Product practitioners and issuers
Consulting and legal firms keen to be involved in or keep abreast of the industry
Graduates with tertiary qualifications in Islamic finance
Students and individuals just starting out in their career
Community members promoting the benefits of Islamic finance
Retirees still actively involved in the Islamic Finance profession

Membership categories

Choose the category that fits you or your organisation. All applications are reviewed by the IFIA board.

Corporate Member

Designation: CIFIA | Voting rights: Yes

$2,200 / year

For regulated financial institutions and product issuers – licensed under an AFSL, ACL or as a Corporate Authorised Representative, with Shariah certification for active products.

You’ll need: An extract of your AFSL, ACL or CAR, plus a copy of your Shariah certificate or the charter of your internal Shariah board.

Special Corporate Member

Designation: SIFIA | Voting rights: Yes

$1,100 / year • $3,300 / 3 years

A reduced-rate corporate category for regulated entities – for example smaller firms or authorised representatives connected to a corporate member.

You’ll need: An extract of your AFSL, ACL or CAR, plus a copy of your Shariah certificate or the charter of your internal Shariah board.

Individual Member

Designation: IIFIA | Voting rights: Yes

$880 / year • $2,200 / 3 years

For individuals who have completed tertiary qualifications in Islamic finance (in Australia or abroad). May upgrade to Fellow after 5 years’ continuous membership.

You’ll need: A certified copy of your tertiary qualifications.

Individual Fellow Member

Designation: FIFIA | Voting rights: Yes

$550 / year • $1,320 / 3 years

For long-standing individual members (5+ years’ continuous membership) recognised as Fellows of the Association.

You’ll need: A certified copy of your tertiary qualifications (auto-upgrade after 5 continuous years).

Special Consultancies

Designation: IFIAS | Voting rights: No

$2,000 / year • $5,000 / 3 years

For consultancies, legal practitioners and other organisations keen to practise in, or keep abreast of, the industry.

You’ll need: A certificate of business registration, or a letter from a partner/director requesting membership.

Associate Member

Designation: AIFIA | Voting rights: No

$550 / year • $1,320 / 3 years

For those currently studying Islamic finance, or just starting out and keen to be involved in the industry.

You’ll need: A record of enrolment (if you plan to upgrade to full membership later).

Lifelong Member

Designation: LIFIA | Voting rights: Yes

$550 / year • $1,320 / 3 years

For those who have served the industry over many years – board members, advocates and published authors on Islamic finance – as assessed by the board.

You’ll need: Your CV or resume for the board’s assessment.

Ready to join or renew?

Applications take a few minutes. New members join online; existing members can renew from the member portal.