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Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Mohamud Hussein Khalif, Director of the Underwriting Operations Department at the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit, on geopolitical risks, underwriting trends, political risk insurance and the outlook for global trade and investment

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Yasser Madani Alaki, Director of the Business Development Department at the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), on ICIEC’s growth strategy, infrastructure financing opportunities, partnerships and future initiatives

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Zishan Iqbal, Manager for Asia Region in the Business Development Department at the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit, on trade and investment opportunities in Asia, risk mitigation and strengthening connectivity between Asian and OIC markets

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Moutaz Abojeib, CEO of IFAAS, on emerging Islamic finance markets, regulatory development, Islamic climate finance and opportunities for industry growth

In this episode, IFN journalist Radhika Das speaks with Mohamud Hussein Khalif, director of the underwriting operations department at the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), about the impact of geopolitical uncertainty on political risk and export credit insurance demand, evolving underwriting practices and the outlook for global trade and investment acro...

In this episode, Aminah Farid speaks with officials from the Ugandan government and financial regulators on how Uganda is structuring its debut sovereign Sukuk to manage debt sustainability, the progress of the Standard Gauge Railway project and the role of Islamic finance in broadening the country's infrastructure financing mix.

Irshad Rasheed, a founding board member of Islamic Finance Trade Association of North America, gives IFN an exclusive first look into the country’s first industry-wide trade association, which already has a healthy pipeline of initiatives including the launching of Sukuk and a Shariah compliant education savings plan.

Saibjan Khudayberdiyev , Head of Capital Market Development Department, National Agency for Prospective Projects of the Republic of Uzbekistan

We examine the next phase of Uzbekistan’s Islamic finance agenda, including regulator-driven ecosystem development, the integration of international Shariah and prudential standards, capacity-building priorities, and the active role of state-owned enterprises and corporates in establishing a sustainable industry foundation. Moderator: Alisher Djumanov , Managing Partner, AD Wealth Panelists: Bakhr...

A regional deep dive exploring how Uzbekistan can anchor an Islamic investment and capital-raising corridor across Central Asia. The session highlights opportunities for regional cross-border trade and capital flows, infrastructure financing, investment partnerships, and the policy measures needed to elevate Uzbekistan’s competitiveness as an Islamic finance and capital market hub in the New Asia...

Muzaffarjon Nizamidinov , Senior Principal, Line of Finance, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector

We review the regulatory enablers for funds and asset management, prospects for Shariah-compliant collective investment schemes, demand from institutional and retail investors, and the potential for partnerships with regional asset managers as Uzbekistan develops its capital markets. Moderator: Hayotjon Azimov , Head of Advisory, Al Muamalat Consulting Panelists: Hakan Ozyon , Group Chief Executiv...

We explore how Uzbekistan’s accelerating digital transformation can drive Islamic finance adoption. We discuss digital onboarding, blockchain applications, fintech partnerships, and how the national payments ecosystem can support scalable Shariah-compliant banking and Takaful solutions. Moderator: Dr Adnan Aziz , Managing Director, Inclusive Resource Management Panelists: Alkhazur Tazbaev , Sharia...

Musakhadzhaev Sanjar , Deputy Director of Department, Uzbekistan Banking Association

Risa E Rustam , Director, Indonesia Stock Exchange

Henry Rialdi , Head of Department of Capital Market Regulation and Development, Financial Services Authority (OJK)

Through an expert panel, we explore Indonesia’s Islamic finance landscape, spanning banking, capital markets, Takaful, social finance and MSME financing. We examine policy and regulatory priorities shaping a resilient Shariah-compliant ecosystem, alongside strategies to expand financial inclusion and improve access to finance for MSM enterprises. We discuss the growing role of Islamic fintech, col...

We examine the development of Islamic capital markets across ASEAN and the shared challenge of transforming regional scale and demand into sustained issuance, liquidity, and market depth. The discussion will explore opportunities and constraints in corporate sukuk and Shariah-compliant capital raising across ASEAN markets, including issuer readiness, pricing dynamics, cross-border structures, and...

Mufti Faraz Adam , Shariah Advisor – Digital Assets, Tokenisation & Web3, Fasset

Dr Nabil Hani Qaddumi , Chairman of the Board of Directors, Taawon Dr Tareq Emtairah , Director General, Taawon

We explore how Indonesia can evolve its investment sector beyond existing models to become a regional hub for Shariah-compliant funds and private equity. We discuss the need for product innovation, including new fund structures, private market strategies and diversified asset classes, to attract global Islamic capital. We also examine how technology, regulatory support, collaboration and ESG integ...

Irvan Susandy , Director of Trading and Membership, Indonesia Stock Exchange

In this episode, IFN journalist Radhika Das speaks with Dr Nabil Qaddumi, the chairman of Taawon, Dr Tareq Emtairah, the director-general of Taawon and Amer Shomali, the director-general of The Palestinian Museum, about the Noor Gaza Orphan Care program, long-term Islamic social finance structures and the role of cultural preservation and digital archiving in supporting Palestinian resilience effo...

In this episode, Andrei Ugarov, the head of credit advisory at Impact46, talks to IFN editor Nessreen Tamano about what is driving the shift in Saudi Arabia’s Sukuk market and how recent landmark issuances are shaping future deals.

This IFN Podcast episode hosted by Nessreen Tamano features Fawad Khan, the managing director for the Middle East at Fasanara Capital, and looks at how Islamic fintech in the GCC region is evolving.