- To encourage the establishment of strong institutional structures for the purpose of financing development in Malaysia.
- To promote strong practice in business finance and development finance and development banking professions.
- To represent, encourage and further develop the interests of members in consultation with relevant authorities.
- To promote cooperation among the members of the association in all aspects.
- To establish a systematic mechanism of exchange of information between members.
- To encourage research on issues of mutual interest.
- To improve knowledge and level of expertise and effectiveness in all aspects of development financing and research, evaluate and transfer development financing techniques among members.
- To carry on other matters which the Association deems to be beneficial or necessary in the interests of its members and associations.