FEB UNAIR together with BPKH Holds the National Seminar on the Preparation of "Research Outreach Soveach Soveach Wealth Halal Fund"
(Feb News) Monday, May 5, 2025 - Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Airlangga (FEB Unair) through the Sharia Department of Economics, in collaboration with the Hajj Financial Management Agency (BPKH), held a National Seminar on the Preparation of Research Outreach Soveach Wealth Halal Fund on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Soepoyo Hall, This seminar is a strategic stage to initiate a new direction for the management of sharia -based, structured, measurable, and direct impact on national development.
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The event was opened by remarks from Prof. Dr. Sri Herianingrum, SE, M.Si., as the Chairperson of the FEB UNAIR Sharia Economy Department, which emphasized the importance of Sovereign Halal Fund (SHF) as a consolidative institution capable of managing people's funds - such as zakat, waqf, and other social funds - professional, accountable, and research based.
Exposure to Speakers: Government Synergy, Academics, and Practitioners
The four main speakers attended this forum, bringing the perspective of the legislative domain, the Hajj Financial Management Institute, Islamic Economic Academics, and Practitioners of Campus Social Fund Management.
Hj. Ina Ammania, S.Pd., a member of the House of Representatives Commission VIII, conveyed the urgency of policy revisions so that the management of the people's funds, especially Hajj funds, was more just and transparent. He encouraged the strengthening of SHF regulations as well as cross -institutional synergy so that the value of the benefits of funds can be felt widely by the community.
Meanwhile, Dr. H. Indra Gunawan, SE, S.IP., M.Sc., Members of the BPKH Implementing Agency, explained that SHF could be a strategic sharia -based investment instrument. He explained the success of BPKH in producing yields of up to 7% and emphasizing the importance of SHF as a catalyst for development through the Sukuk, Green Sukuk instrument, and SDGs projects. In his presentation, he also responded to various criticisms and suggestions with the commitment of openness and management accountability.
From academics, Prof. Dr. Raditya Sukmana, SE, MA, Coordinator of the FEB UNAIR Islamic Economic S3 Study Program, presented the concrete idea of managing the funding of the people through SHF by proposing a productive waqf -based food security project. He proposed the development of an integrated halal industrial area from upstream to downstream - starting from animal husbandry, RPH, processed industry, to export ports - which were financed through the Sukuk Project scheme.
As the fourth speaker, Dr. Sulistya Rusgianto, SE, MIF, Ph.D., Lecturer of the Islamic Economy Department Feb Unair, emphasized the importance of the role of the Legal State Higher Education (PTN-BH) in the management of independent social funds. He encouraged the formation of a Social Fund Management Institute (LPDS) on campus as an effort to build eternal funds with sharia principles, high accountability, and oriented to social impact .
Sharp advice panelists: legality, liquidity, and risk mitigation
The discussion forum was enriched by two panelists from the Unair Academic Environment that gave criticism and sharp but constructive input.
Prof. Dr. Imron Mawardi, SP, M.Si., Professor of Islamic Economics, Feb Unair, appreciated the transparency of BPKH's performance but reminded that the assessment of investment returns must be accompanied by a deep risk study and international benchmark. He also highlighted the importance of enforcement of the principle of istibdal so that the management of assets does not violate the goals of waqf (mukayyat).
Dr. Wisudanto, SE, MM, CFP., ASPM, Chairperson of the Unair Zakat and Waqf Management Center (Puspas), conveyed real obstacles faced by waqf institutions, especially regarding Nadzir's institutional status that was not recognized in the capital market. He stressed the need for Nadzir access to Islamic financial instruments such as sukuk and Islamic mutual funds, as well as criticizing the use of a binding and non-liquid private placement
Open dialogue, joint reflection
Responding to various inputs, Dr. Indra Gunawan emphasized that BPKH continues to maintain a balance between investment returns and risk mitigation, with a focus on tested sharia instruments such as state sukuk and SDGs projects. He also opened up opportunities for collaboration between SHF and campus to form a strong investment ecosystem, trustworthy, and long -term impact.
The seminar was hosted by Dina Fitrisia Septiarini, SE, MM, AK., FEB Unair Lecturer, and was attended by lecturers, S2-S3 students, as well as practitioners and observers of Islamic economics from various institutions.
This seminar is not only a discussion forum, but also the first step in preparing the Research Outreach Soveach Halal Fund , as a scientific and practical contribution of FEB Airlangga in building a national sharia financial system that is collaborative, productive, and has a broad impact on the benefit of the people.
