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Nicola Watkinson , Managing Director, International, TheCityUK

Mohd Radzuan Mohamed , CEO, Malaysian Takaful Association

What are current market trends in global private capital and what are the underlying factors driving this growth? What opportunities are on offer for Shariah compliant private capital investments in the GCC, Southeast Asia and the UK, and which other geographic markets are ripe for growth? Which private capital market products are well positioned for growth if we examine asset-backed credit, ventu...

Alderman Kawsar Zaman , Representative of the Lord Mayor of the City of London

What does a vibrant, liquid market for Islamic capital raising and issuances in a major Western capital look like, and what more should London do? How should regulatory frameworks evolve to meet market requirements and how can the performance and impact of UK Islamic capital markets be enhanced? Has the UK capitalized on the 70+ Sukuk and three Islamic ETFs listed on LSE, as well as unparalleled e...

How do we enhance the role of Islamic finance in driving philanthropic initiatives in the UK? How can minorities be empowered through the application of Islamic finance and Islamic social welfare mechanisms such as Waqf, Zakat and Sadaqah? Can we better utilize Islamic financial professional services in managing social finance funds, and what do tech-enabled Islamic finance solutions offer? What i...

In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Christian de Guzman discusses macro and credit trends among Islamic sovereigns, delving deeper into global financial conditions and economic resilience, geopolitical shifts and the evolution of ESG risks in the Islamic financial landscape

Professor Ainurul Rosli , Professor of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Brunel University Dr Jane Chang , Director, Social Value Malaysia

Khairul Nisa Ismail , CEO, Sedania As Salam Capital

Mohd Radzuan Mohamed , CEO, Malaysian Takaful Association Prof Dr Younes Soualhi , Senior Researcher, Lecturer, International Shariah Research Academy for Islamic Finance

What are corporates and financial institutions looking for from Islamic hedging tools? What exposures can realistically be managed and how do Islamic hedging tools fit into a wider risk management framework? What can and cannot be structured, and what are the most prominent principles hedging tools are based on? What is the Tahawwut Master Agreement and why is it important? How can hedging tools b...

What services do market operators in the equity crowdfunding sector offer, and how is this evolving? How is ECF and peer-to-peer financing facilitating crucial funding for the SME sector, and how can ECF be used for impact, social and sustainable investing? What are opportunities and structures for early-stage Shariah compliant venture capital, and can the success of large global venture funds be...

Can we better utilize Islamic financial services in promoting the Halal economy and managing social finance funds? How can minorities and the disadvantaged be empowered through the application of Islamic finance and social welfare mechanisms such as Waqf, Zakat and Sadaqah? How do we enhance the role of Islamic finance in driving philanthropic initiatives in Malaysia? Where and how do social finan...

Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid , Deputy Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia

How can the performance and impact of Malaysian Islamic capital markets and Sukuk be further enhanced? How significant is the re-emergence of the regulatory capital Sukuk market for the region’s Islamic financial institutions? Can more be done to supply the market with high-quality liquid assets, and to what extent would this contribute to building a yield curve unique to Islamic issuers? How do w...

How is Islamic banking advancing through the growth of Islamic fintechs and the utilization of technology? Where and how will the region’s new digital Islamic banks create competitive advantage, and how are incumbent Islamic banks responding? How is new technology improving data management, risk assessment, compliance and UI/UX for Islamic banks? How is digital transformation increasing efficiency...

John Welling , Senior Director Head of Global Equity Indices, S&P Dow Jones Indices

What potential opportunities are on offer in supporting the transition of population dynamics in Southeast Asia, and what role should Islamic financial institutions play? How can Islamic finance be further deployed as a tool to reduce income and wealth inequality, and drive financial inclusion in the region? How are new technologies shaping strategy for the provision and distribution of Islamic fi...

In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Aleem Siddiqui Guiapal speaks about the evolving landscape of Islamic finance in the Philippines, exploring the recent inauguration of Maybank's Islamic banking branch in Zamboanga. They delve into its potential impact on local economies and the broader Islamic finance industry.

Tawarruq remains a key tool in Islamic finance despite ongoing debates around its structure. In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Elias Moubarak discusses the legal challenges, regulatory developments and cross-border complexities of Tawarruq, offering insights into its flexibility and future prospects. 

Private credit strategies are gathering momentum among Islamic investors. In this episode with IFN Managing Editor Vineeta Tan, Walter Gontarek, CEO of Channel Capital Advisors, explores different Shariah compliant private credit strategies, opportunities and prospects of this exciting asset class. 

What are the key technological integrations and partnerships that are reshaping regional Islamic asset management, and how are regulators responding to innovation? How are AI and machine learning remodeling asset allocation and how is the implementation of tokenization set to change the industry? What represent the latest Shariah compliant digital assets in use today, and are ECF and P2P platforms...

Post-COP28, what continue to be key features and challenges of regional Islamic asset management, and how are crucial ESG considerations being incorporated? How are investors continuing to encourage portfolio companies to manage long-term climate-related risk and social impact? How is Islamic sustainable investment being supported by innovative activities such as carbon trading, and what opportuni...

What represents a holistic and efficient Islamic investment ecosystem, and what is an effective regulatory environment to foster growth for the sector? What are notable recent developments in global Islamic investment management, including those influencing investment patterns, asset allocation and product innovation? What role is technology playing in the evolution of Islamic asset management, an...

How is private capital influencing regional financial markets? How is private credit transforming GCC corporate financing, and what approach should regulators take? What are opportunities for private equity investment and how can this market be effectively navigated? What are opportunities for early-stage Shariah compliant venture capital, and can the success of global venture funds be emulated re...