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Dr. Kashif Arif

Assistant Professor and A&F Program Head
Extension
479
Email
kashif.arif@iobm.edu.pk
Department
Accounting and Finance
Specialization
Finance

About

Kashif Arif, Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Malaya, is an Assistant Professor at IoBM specializing in financial literacy, corporate governance, fintech, and behavioral finance. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in international journals and contributes actively to research on emerging market finance. He has previously served in various academic and administrative roles, including positions in faculty coordination, research supervision, and curriculum development. In addition to his academic duties, he has completed professional certifications and training in finance, data analysis, and research methodologies, strengthening his capabilities in both teaching and institutional leadership.
Academic Qualification
PhD. in Finance, 2023, University of Malaya, Malaysia
Finance

Alshannag FM, Hani MMB, Eneizan B, Arif K, and Rawash HN (2025). The impact of financial technology (FinTech) on improving financial performance: The case of commercial banks in Jordan. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 12(3): 28-37. ESCI

Presenter – 9th ASIA International Multidisciplinary Conference (AIMC 2025) on the theme "Towards Tomorrow: Multidisciplinary Dynamics of AI in Shaping Societies, Workforce, and Education Horizons", held at Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Songkhla, Thailand (14–16 May 2025); Session Chair – 17th International Conference of Management & Social Sciences, ILMA University, Karachi (15–16 November 2024); Participant – 8th International Conference on Islamic Banking and Finance (ICIBF-2024), Theme: Innovation & Sustainability (11–13 November 2024); Participant – Islamic Finance Certification Program for Business Faculty, NIBAF, Karachi (5–9 August 2024); Participant – Workshop on SPSS for Researchers, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), Malaysia (29 May 2024); Participant – 3rd IBA SBS International Conference 2024, Theme: Innovation and Disruption: Business Success Through AI (30–31 May 2024); Trainer – Workshop on SPSS, ILMA University, Karachi (24 April 2024); Session Chair – SZABIST International Conference 2024, Marriott Hotel, Karachi (19–20 April 2024); Participant – SZABIST International Conference 2024, Theme: Disruption to Innovation (19–20 April 2024); Participant – Teachers Training Workshop on Monetary Policy Framework and Implementation, IBP Karachi (14–15 February 2024); Participant – 11th Deans and Directors Conference, Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi (12–13 February 2024); Trainer – Workshop on Data Analysis Using SPSS, SZABIST University, Karachi (24 December 2023); Trainer – Workshop on Smart PLS for MS Students, SZABIST University, Karachi (23 December 2023); Trainer – Workshop on Quantitative Data Analysis Using Smart-PLS 4.0, Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Karachi (22 December 2023); Participant – 7th International Conference on Islamic Banking and Finance (ICIBF-2023), Theme: Sustainable Development and Islamic Finance (14–15 November 2023); Participant – 6th International Conference on Islamic Banking and Finance (ICIBF-2022), Theme: Socio-Economic Welfare (2–3 November 2022)