Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid

Chief Economist, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad (BMMB)

 

 

 

With over two decades of expertise in investment research, Dr. Afzanizam has a distinguished career specializing in economics and capital markets. His professional journey includes significant roles at notable institutions such as the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, and the Retirement Fund Incorporated (KWAP), where he provided valuable economic insights. In his current position at BMMB, Dr. Afzanizam is instrumental in offering strategic macroeconomic advice, focusing on fiscal and monetary policy. Beyond his contributions to the financial sector, he is an active commentator in the media, an academic mentor at various local universities, an Adjunct Professor at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and an advisor to Special Select Committee on Finance and Economy, Parliament of Malaysia. Dr. Afzanizam’s educational credentials are equally impressive, holding a Ph.D. in Economics and an MBA in Applied Finance & Investment from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), along with a Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in Finance and a Diploma in Investment Analysis from UiTM.