We're proud to announce that Azentio iMAL has been named Best Islamic Core Banking Software 2026 at the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA).

The recognition reflects iMAL's continued role in supporting Islamic financial institutions as they modernize their technology, expand product capabilities and respond to evolving regulatory and customer expectations.

Supporting the next phase of Islamic banking

Islamic finance continues to grow across established and emerging markets, increasing the demands placed on core banking technology.

Institutions need greater flexibility to introduce products faster, support changing business models and operate across multiple jurisdictions, while maintaining the governance and Shari'ah requirements fundamental to Islamic finance.

The Best Islamic Core Banking Software 2026 award recognizes iMAL's ability to support that balance, combining deep Islamic banking functionality with the architecture and capabilities required for continued modernization.

About iMAL

Azentio iMAL is the world's only AAOIFI-certified Islamic core banking solution, supporting financial institutions across more than 36 countries.

Purpose-built for Islamic banking, iMAL provides an integrated front-to-back solution covering retail, corporate, treasury, trade finance and investment operations.

Its low-code, cloud-ready architecture helps financial institutions:

  • Develop and launch products faster
  • Adapt to evolving regulatory and market requirements
  • Strengthen operational efficiency and control
  • Connect digital channels and wider banking ecosystems
  • Scale across products, customer segments and markets

iMAL gives Islamic financial institutions a modern core foundation designed to support growth without compromising the principles, controls and operational requirements that define Islamic banking.

Looking ahead

The GIFA 2026 recognition builds on Azentio's continued investment in iMAL and its commitment to advancing the technology that supports Islamic finance globally.

As institutions look to modernize their core, expand into new markets and bring new propositions to customers faster, iMAL provides the foundation to support that next stage of development whilst ensuring complete Shari'ah and regulatory compliance.

Explore Azentio iMAL and discover how modern Islamic banking technology can support your institution's next phase of growth.