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Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Ian Goldin, Professor of Globalisation and Development, University of Oxford, on the role of Islamic finance in maintaining ethical principles amidst globalization and its potential to address economic inequalities, especially in emerging markets.

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Aji Erlangga, CEO, Sarana Modern Sejahtera, on the grassroots-driven nature of Islamic banking in Indonesia and its role in business finance.

In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Bob Ananta, the acting president director of Bank Syariah Indonesia, shares how the bank is advancing Islamic finance globally through the 2025 Global Islamic Finance Summit (GIFS), policy harmonization and innovative initiatives like the Muslim Consumption Index.

Despite being the backbone of the MENA economy, only one in five SMEs in the region can access bank financing, resulting in a whopping financing gap of up to US$240 billion, according to the World Bank. Why is that the case and how is this changing the financing landscape; and, how does Islamic finance factor into the equation? Khaled Berjawi, the head of product management for Islamic banks at Az...

Raja Teh Maimunah Raja Abdul Aziz, the CEO of AEON Bank, Malaysia’s first Islamic digital bank, discusses the bank’s five-year growth strategy, digital adoption in the country and plans to expand into SME banking, with IFN Editor Nessreen Tamano.

Qatari conglomerate Estithmar Holding made Islamic finance history with its QAR500 million debut Sukuk, the first corporate to have tapped the Qatari riyal Sukuk market, charting a new pathway for others to follow suit and deepen the market. In a roundtable hosted by IFN, experts behind the transaction from Al Rayan Investment, Masraf Al Rayan and Simmons & Simmons discuss the intricacies and...

In this honest discussion about the state of Shariah harmonization and legal landscape of Islamic finance, Mohammed Paracha, Norton Rose Fulbright's head of Middle East and the co-founder of Nester, shares with IFN Managing Editor Vineeta Tan that while there's been promising laudable efforts, the industry still needs to do more. He also shares how fintech could be the next exciting chap...

In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Maricel Estavillo discusses Pru Life UK's pioneering role in launching Takaful products in the Philippines and its efforts to expand financial inclusion.

Moderator: Vineeta Tan , Director, REDmoney and Managing Editor of IFN Investor Panelists: Gareth Lewis , Vice President, Partnerships and Enterprise, Fasset Ranvir Singhsachakul , Director of Marketing and Business Development, MessageSpring

Patrick Drum , Fixed Income Lead and Portfolio Manager, Saturna Capital

What trends are influencing Islamic investment management in terms of investment patterns, asset allocation and product development? Has Islamic asset management been positioned and promoted effectively, and what more could be done? Has increased demand for Shariah compliant investment products impacted global investment patterns? We ask an expert panel. Moderator: Oliver Agha , Professional Assoc...

What innovation is being seen in Islamic investment and wealth management to develop new products, grow customer bases and build brands, and how is technology being deployed? What is the potential for Waqf investment funds and what has already been achieved in the region? How are Waqf investment funds structured and how will these funds contribute to sustainable development? Moderator: Vineeta Tan...

Alisher Djumanov , Founder, AD Wealth

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...