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What are current market trends in private capital and what are the underlying factors driving growth? What opportunities are on offer for regional Shariah compliant private capital investment, and if we examine asset-backed credit, venture funds, private equity, real assets, and real estate sectors, where will we see the growth? Can private capital more effectively fund Shariah compliant startups...

Through a series of short, punchy presentations we examine the merits of various asset classes from an investor’s viewpoint. With each asset class presented by a recognized market practitioner, we offer a critical assessment of Islamic investment opportunities, from private capital, to Sukuk, to equities, to real estate. Which asset class will prevail? Moderator: Vineeta Tan , Director, REDmoney a...

How much further can regional Shariah compliant asset owners and managers incorporate green and sustainable considerations into investment decisions, while at the same time encouraging investee companies to manage climate risk? What is a current assessment of regulatory frameworks and their influence on Shariah compliant investment decisions? Is sufficient regional Shariah compliant capital being...

Mohamad Safri Shahul Hamid, CEO of the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation, shares with Vineeta Tan how the corporation is adapting to evolving market conditions to meet the global needs for Islamic liquidity management tools.

With eight strategic thrusts and 52 initiatives, Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA)'s transformation blueprint, Hijrah27, is an ambitious, and comprehensive, undertaking. In this interview with Vineeta Tan, MTA CEO Mohd Radzuan Mohamed, goes into detail the scope, challenges and targets of Hijrah27.

Rehan M Shaikh , Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Pakistan Ltd

Mr Saleem Ullah , Deputy Governor, State Bank of Pakistan

Dr Ishrat Hussain , Ex Governor State Bank of Pakistan 1999 - 2006, Ex Dean and Director - Institute of Business Administration (IBA) 2008 - 2016 and Ex Advisor to PM on Institutional Reforms and Austerity with the status of Federal Minister

Khurram Hilal , CEO Group Islamic Banking, Standard Chartered Bank

Moderator: Azhar Aslam , Head Islamic Banking, Pakistan Panelists: Sheikh Nizam Yaquby , Global Shariah Supervisory Committee Member, Standard Chartered Bank Dr Mohamed Ali Elgari , Global Shariah Supervisory Committee Member, Standard Chartered Bank Dr Aznan Hasan , Global Shariah Supervisory Committee Member, Standard Chartered Bank Dr Mufti Irshad Ahmad Aijaz , Shariah Board Member, Standard Ch...

Moderator: Dr Mufti Yousuf Sultan , Shariah Board Member, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Panelists: Dr Aznan Hasan , Global Shariah Supervisory Committee Member, Standard Chartered Bank Dr Mufti Muhammad Sarfaraz Nihal , Resident Shariah Board Member, Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Dr Ahcene Lahsasna , Chairman Internal Shariah Supervision Committee, SCB UAE and Shariah Board SCB Malaysia Prof...

Moderator: Professor Dr Zurina Binti Shafii , Shariah Board Member, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Panelists: Professor Dr Ashraf Md Hashim , Internal Shariah Supervision Committee Member, Standard Chartered Bank UAE Dr Mufti Irshad Ahmad Aijaz , Shariah Board Member, Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Dr Ahcene Lahsasna , Chairman, Internal Shariah Supervision Committee, SCB UAE and Shariah Board...

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Anouk Hanafiah, CEO, Eastspring Al-Wara’ Investments, on wealth management and ethical investing

Sustainability is at the top of the agenda for most Islamic banks. CIMB Islamic Bank’s head of sustainable finance, Arshad Nuval Othman, explains to Vineeta Tan how banks are navigating this phenomenon and what we can expect from CIMB Islamic.

Francis Nantha, Editor of IFN Investor, interviews Faisal Al Osaimi, CEO, Invesense Asset Management, on global Islamic investments outlook

Francis Nantha, Editor of IFN Investor, interviews Frederik Wijsenbeek, CIO, Vemi Capital, on global Islamic investments

Francis Nantha, Editor of IFN Investor, interviews Hamel Shah, Founder, Azimuth Global Partners, on global Islamic investments outlook

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews James Buchanan, Managing Director of South Asia, Walton Global, on integrating Islamic finance into investment opportunities

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Muhammad Akram Ramli, Senior Executive Analyst, BIX Malaysia, on the growth of the Sukuk market and development of green Sukuk

Francis Nantha, Editor of IFN Investor, interviews Najman Isa, CEO & CIO, RHB Islamic International Asset Management, on firm's growth strategy

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, Senior Executive Vice President & Head of Shariah Compliance, Meezan Bank, on the Sukuk market in Pakistan

Sukuk in Turkiye are gaining serious momentum. Ahmet Tacer of Golden Global Investment Bank, explains to Vineeta Tan the factors driving this phenomenon. 

Francis Nantha, Editor of IFN Investor, interviews Alae Chouaibi, MD, Waha Investment, on the firm's Shariah funds in Abu Dhabi

Ang Xing Xian, the co-founder and CEO of CapBay, shares with Vineeta Tan the firm’s Shariah compliance journey and its future plans including the exploration of digital assets.