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Uganda structures debut Sukuk to keep debt figures clean

19 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Aminah Farid speaks with officials from the Ugandan government and financial regulators on how Uganda is structuring its debut sovere...

Islamic Finance Trade Association of North America plans Sukuk

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Irshad Rasheed, a founding board member of Islamic Finance Trade Association of North America, gives IFN an exclusive first look into the country’s ...

Digital Infrastructure for Islamic Banking & Takaful: Moving from Pilot to Nationwide Adoption

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We explore how Uzbekistan’s accelerating digital transformation can drive Islamic finance adoption. We discuss digital onboarding, blockchain applic...

Islamic Investment Products & Asset Management in Uzbekistan: Building a Market for the Future

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We review the regulatory enablers for funds and asset management, prospects for Shariah-compliant collective investment schemes, demand from instituti...

Presentation: The Development of the Private Sector in Uzbekistan - Islamic Finance as a Tool for Growth

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Central Asia’s Future: Positioning Uzbekistan as a Regional Islamic Finance & Capital Hub

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A regional deep dive exploring how Uzbekistan can anchor an Islamic investment and capital-raising corridor across Central Asia. The session highlight...

Building a Robust Islamic Finance Ecosystem in Uzbekistan: Regulation, Governance & Market Readiness

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We examine the next phase of Uzbekistan’s Islamic finance agenda, including regulator-driven ecosystem development, the integration of international...

Keynote Address: Advancing Islamic Finance in the Capital Market of Uzbekistan: Regulatory Vision, Market Development, and Future Opportunities

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

IFN Uzbekistan Forum 2026: Welcome Address

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Musakhadzhaev Sanjar, Deputy Director of Department, Uzbekistan Banking Association

IFN Indonesia Forum 2026: Closing Remarks

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Mobilising Shariah Capital: Positioning Indonesia as a Regional Capital Hub

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We explore how Indonesia can evolve its investment sector beyond existing models to become a regional hub for Shariah-compliant funds and private equi...

Presentation - Impacting lives through partnership with Islamic Institutions

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Presentation - Reimagining Money: Stablecoins and Digital Assets in Islamic Finance

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Islamic Capital Markets in ASEAN: From Potential to Regional Market Depth

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We examine the development of Islamic capital markets across ASEAN and the shared challenge of transforming regional scale and demand into sustained i...

From Policy to Participation: Scaling Indonesia’s Islamic Finance Ecosystem

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Through an expert panel, we explore Indonesia’s Islamic finance landscape, spanning banking, capital markets, Takaful, social finance and MSME finan...

IFN Indonesia Forum 2026: Keynote Address

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

IFN Indonesia Forum 2026: Welcome Remark

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Risa E Rustam, Director, Indonesia Stock Exchange

Islamic social finance and Gaza resilience efforts

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, IFN journalist Radhika Das speaks with Dr Nabil Qaddumi, the chairman of Taawon, Dr Tareq Emtairah, the director-general of Taawon an...

New wave of Saudi Sukuk issuers

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Islamic fintech draws global interest

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This IFN Podcast episode hosted by Nessreen Tamano features Fawad Khan, the managing director for the Middle East at Fasanara Capital, and looks at ho...

Opportunities amid Pakistan’s system-wide conversion

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Usama Ehsan, a partner at Safwa Advisory and Shariah board member at Bank Alfalah, speaks to IFN’s Nessreen Tamano about the opportunities and chall...

Islamic capital for healthcare assets

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this IFN Podcast episode, Dr Amjad Hammad, the founder and CEO of Baraka Prosperity Partners, talks to IFN Editor Nessreen Tamano about the potenti...

IFN Weekly Round-Up: 28th February – 6th March 2026

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 28th February – 6th March 2026.

IFN Weekly Round-up: 21st – 27th February 2026

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 21st – 27th February 2026.

Uzbekistan’s Islamic banking law and the road ahead

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, IFN journalist Radhika Das speaks with Iskandar Tursunov, the CEO and Founder of Al Muamalat Consulting, about Uzbekistan’s newly a...

IFN Weekly Round-Up: 14th-20th February 2026

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 14th-20th February 2026.

IFN Weekly Round-Up: 7th–13th February 2026

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 7th–13th February 2026.

IFN Weekly Round-up: 31st January – 6th February 2026

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 31st January – 6th February 2026.

IFN Weekly Round-up: 24th – 30th January 2026

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 24th – 30th January 2026.

Islamic Finance for Climate Resilience

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Aminah Farid speaks with Shahira Johan, senior financial sector specialist at the World Bank and co-author of the Islamic Finance and...

IFN Weekly Round-up: 10th – 16th January 2026

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the  10th – 16th January 2026.

IFN Weekly Round-up: 3rd – 9th January 2026

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the  3rd – 9th January 2026.

Building a global market for Islamic liquidity

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, IFN journalist Radhika Das speaks with Mohamad Safri Hamid, the CEO of the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (II...

Panel 1: Tawarruq at Crossroads: Reform, Regulation, or Replacement?

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Moderator:Faezah Abdullah, Head of Shariah, Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad MalaysiaPanelists:Dr Sheikh Nizam Yaquby, Chairman Global Shariah Supervi...

IFN Weekly Round-Up: 29th November – 5th December 2025

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the  29th November – 5th December 2025.

IFN Weekly Round-Up: 22nd – 28th November 2025

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the  22nd – 28th November 2025.

IFN Weekly Round-Up: 15th – 21st November 2025

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the  15th – 21st November 2025.

IFN Weekly Round-Up: 8th – 14th November 2025

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 8th – 14th November 2025.

Malta's Sukuk move

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, IFN journalist Radhika Das speaks with Jesmond Gatt, the chairman of the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), and Clare Farrugi...

Pakistan’s REIT market hits inflection point

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pakistan’s US$1.9 trillion real estate market has long operated on cash and opacity. Now, a decade after the nation launched its first Islamic REIT,...

Presentation: Islamic Finance 2.0: Charting the Next 50 Years - A Generational Discourse

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adnan Fasih, Group Head, Islamic Banking, Habib Bank AG ZurichZaid Naveed, Head Business Strategy and Market Intelligence, Habib Bank AG Zurich

The Opportunity Ahead: Expanding Islamic Investment Products in Pakistan

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We explore the evolving landscape of Islamic investment management in Pakistan—from shifting asset allocation trends to the rise of mutual funds, ET...

Pakistan’s Capital Market Advantage: Innovation, Inclusion and Growth

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With key reforms underway, can Pakistan emerge as a regional hub for Islamic capital markets? We explore the strategic direction set by the Islamic Ca...

Artificial Intelligence and the New Era of Islamic Finance: A Shariah Perspective

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Moderator:Azhar Aslam, Head Islamic Banking, Pakistan, Standard Chartered SaadiqPanelists:Dr Mufti Irshad Ahmad Aijaz, Member Shariah Board, Standard ...

Presentation: Dr Syed Amir Ali, Deputy CEO, Meezan Bank

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Transforming Islamic Finance Through Digital and Fintech Innovation

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How are Islamic financial institutions leveraging digital tools and fintech partnerships to transform service delivery, drive innovation, and expand f...

Presentation: Faysal Bank’s Historic Conversion to Islamic Banking – A Journey of Faith & Belief

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yousaf Hussain, President and CEO, Faysal Bank

Islamic Finance in Pakistan: A Market Ripe for Opportunity and Growth

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does Pakistan’s shift to a fully Islamic financial system by 2028 mean for financial institutions? We explore the impact of the FSC’s ruling ...

IFN Pakistan Forum 2025: Keynote Address

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zeeshan Rehman Khattak, Commissioner – Specialized Companies Division, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan

Reimagining Waqf: From charity to strategic asset

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ihsan Waqf founder and CEO Aminnurllah Mustapah discusses with IFN’s Nessreen Tamano how the foundation is transforming Islamic end...

IFN Weekly Round-up: 23rd October 2025

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 17th to the 23rd October 2025.

Global Shari’ah Majlis 2025: Closing Remarks

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bilal Parvaiz, CEO, Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad Malaysia

Panel 3: Meeting Client Needs Responsibly: Shariah Approaches to Structured Solutions

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Moderator:Ahsan Ali, MD & Head, Islamic Corporate & Investment Banking, Standard Chartered BankPanelists:Dr Mohamed Ali Elgari, Global Shariah...

Panel 2: Crypto, Tokenization, and the Maqasid al-Shariah: Aligning Innovation with Ethics

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Moderator:Dr Mufti Yousuf Sultan, Shariah Board Member, Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad MalaysiaPanelists:Dato’ Prof. Dr Aznan, Global Shariah Supe...

Global Shari’ah Majlis 2025: Special Address

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

YB Senator Dr Zulkifli Bin Hasan, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs)

Global Shari’ah Majlis 2025: Keynote Address

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sahibus Samahah Ustaz Haji Ahmad Fauwaz bin Dato' Ustaz Haji Fadzil, Mufti Wilayah Persekutuan (Mufti of the Federal Territories)

Global Shari’ah Majlis 2025: Welcome Address

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Khurram Hilal, CEO Group Islamic Banking, Standard Chartered Bank

Global Shari’ah Majlis 2025: Opening

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mustafa Adil, Head of Islamic Finance, Data and Analytics, London Stock Exchange Group

Islamic finance: A human right option

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Nasser Baker Al Kahtani, the executive director at AGFUND, discusses the fund’s mission to lift peo...

From Sukuk to sustainability

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Dr Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser, the chairman of the IsDB Group, highlights Sukuk as a financing instr...

GPE’s mandate to tackle the growing learning crisis, finance education initiatives and advance its partnership with the IsDB Group

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Laura Frigenti, CEO, Global Partnership for Education (GPE), on GPE’s mandate to tackle the growing learning...

The Arab Fund’s central role in regional infrastructure development and its presence in the digital and green economies

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Imed Limam, Director, Operations Department, Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, on the Arab Fun...

AGFUND’s footprint in inclusive and social development and its use of digital tools to expand access to microfinance initiatives

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Nasser Baker Al Kahtani, Executive Director, Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND), on AGFUND’s footp...

Sukuk-financed projects, the Sukuk Summit in London this month and the Arab Coordination Group’s efforts to maximize development and impact

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser, Chairman, IsDB Group, on Sukuk-financed projects, the Sukuk Summit in London t...

Guinea’s collaboration with the Arab Coordination Group, its infrastructure goals and the Simandou project

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Ismael Nabe, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Government of Guinea, on Guinea’s collabora...

The role QFFD sees for the private sector in scaling impact through different financing mechanisms and the organization’s Islamic finance involvement

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Fahad Hamad Al-Sulaiti, Director General, Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD), on the role QFFD sees for the pri...

The efforts that need to be undertaken to place the Islamic finance industry on the same level-playing field as that of the environment, social and governance (ESG) market

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aminah Farid, IFN Journalist, interviews Shahariah Shaharudin, President of Saturna Sdn Bhd, on the efforts that need to be undertaken to place the Is...

VCorp Capital's first Shariah compliant fund offering to help SMEs bridge financing gaps

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Francis Nantha, IFN Investor Editor, interviews Rex Fong, Chief Investment Officer, VCorp Capital on the firm's first Shariah compliant fund offe...

Sukuk index methodology and screening criteria, and future trends in integrating ESG factors with Shariah compliant fixed income benchmarks

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Jessica Tan, Principal, Fixed Income Indices, S&P Dow Jones Indices, on Sukuk index methodology and screen...

Investor trends among Generation Z

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aminah Farid, IFN Journalist, interviews Faris Lodin, Wahed Global Advisory Board and Member of Wahed Ventures Investment Committee on investor trends...

Developments at the firm's Quayside JBCC project in Malaysia's southern state of Johor and the Shariah funding plans

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Francis Nantha, IFN Investor Editor, gets an update from Edward Chin, Vice-President, Asia Vision Capital, on developments at the firm's Quayside...

Why the firm plans to offer a Shariah compliant version of its existing conventional fund

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Francis Nantha, IFN Investor Editor, interviews Arif Izhan Shuhaimi, Private Wealth Manager, Crewstone International on why the firm plans to offer a ...

The Jersey jurisdiction’s Shariah compliant structuring appeal, its role in Sukuk and SPV innovation and rising demand from Islamic private wealth clients

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Adam Knight and Nancy Chien from Bedell Cristin, on the Jersey jurisdiction’s Shariah compliant structuring ...

ITS' role in Islamic finance and how ITS platform works to protect investors

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aminah Farid, IFN Journalist, interviews Sherif Essam Abdul Rahman, Senior Manager in Product Management at International Turnkey Systems (ITS) on ITS...

The legal structuring of Sukuk, regulatory harmonization and the complexities of full Islamic bank conversions such as Ahli United Bank’s (UK)

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Salman Ahmed, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins, on the legal structuring of Sukuk, regulatory harmonization and ...

The benefits of Islamic finance on Malaysian economic trade and exports

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Francis Nantha, IFN Investor Editor, interviews Richard Khoo, Vice President of Exim Bank Malaysia on the benefits of Islamic finance on Malaysian eco...

KAF's progress to reach the underbanked market

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aminah Farid, IFN Journalist, interviews Rafiza Ghazali, CEO of KAF Digital Bank on KAF's progress to reach the underbanked market.

Which Islamic finance markets globally have been making significant progress

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aminah Farid, IFN Journalist, interviews Oliver Agha, founder of Agha & Co law firm and IFN columnist on which Islamic finance markets globally ha...

The opportunities Asia presents to Islamic investors in Europe

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

IFN Managing Editor Vineeta Tan speaks to Mohammed Parekh, the founder and CEO of London-based MRP Premier Group, on the opportunities Asia presents t...

Digital Takaful represents a potential new boost to Malaysia’s Islamic insurance sector, although not without its own challenges

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Digital Takaful represents a potential new boost to Malaysia’s Islamic insurance sector, although not without its own challenges, Mazrul Shahir, Mas...

Frameworks for applying Shariah principles to digital assets and the role of screening in driving adoption

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Max Freeman, Founder and CEO, Epicenter Labs, on frameworks for applying Shariah principles to digital assets ...

The state of Islamic finance in Malaysia

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aminah Farid, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Wan Asnur, Head of Legal and Corporate Branch at Malaysia's Attorney General Chambers on the state of...

The market alignment with AAOIFI’s Standard 62 and its potential impact on Sukuk structures and investor appetite

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Mohamed Damak, Managing Director and Global Head of Islamic Finance, S&P Global Ratings, on the market ...

How Turkiye is increasingly capturing international Islamic investment flows

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bilal Ilhan, a country advisor with the Turkish government’s Investment Office, explains to IFN Managing Editor Vineta Tan how Turkiye is increasing...

Asset allocation in Sukuk and Islamic instruments, and the growth of Islamic finance in emerging markets

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Alisher Djumanov, Founder and Managing Partner, AD Wealth Family Office, on asset allocation in Sukuk and Isla...

Islamic Sustainable Finance: Unlocking the Power and Potential of Islamic Investment

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are the latest challenges facing the integration of sustainability into Shariah-compliant investments and projects? What initiatives – regulato...

Power Panel: Battle of the Shariah Compliant Asset Classes

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Through a series of short, punchy presentations we examine the merits of various asset classes from an investor’s viewpoint. With each asset class p...

Play it Forward: Innovation in Islamic Investment and Wealth Management

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What innovation is being seen in Islamic investment and wealth management to develop new products, grow customer bases and build brands, and how is te...

Presentation – Evaluating Digital Assets Through Shariah Principles

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Max Freeman, Founder and CEO, Epicenter Labs

From Alternative to Mainstream: Successfully Positioning Shariah Compliant Investment Management for the Next Generation

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are the value propositions of Islamic investment management, and what is driving the strategic development of the Islamic wealth economy? What tr...

IFN Investor Asia Forum 2025: Welcome Remarks

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifatul Hanizah Said Ali, Executive Director, Islamic Capital Market Development, Securities Commission Malaysia

Doing Good through Islamic Social Finance: Harnessing Capital for Positive Impact

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do we further blend Shariah principles with ethical and equitable financial solutions to provide positive financial, social, and environmental out...

Interview: AI, Ethics & Governance in Islamic Finance

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Exploring innovation, Shariah compliance, and responsible AI Adoption.Interviewee: Professor Dr Aznan Hasan, Chairman, Shariah Advisory Council of the...

Presentation – Evaluating Digital Assets Through Shariah Principles

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Max Freeman, Founder and CEO, Epicenter Labs

Turning Volatility into Opportunity: Events, Trade, Energy, and Global Solutions

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do we assess recent global events, geopolitical shifts, trade dynamics, and investment trends from a macroeconomic perspective? Given Southeast As...

Presentation: Reimagining Islamic Banking - The Digital Transformation Journey

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sherif Elmansy, Banking Products Director, ITS

Islamic Capital Markets: Managing Uncertainty and Strategies for Stability and Growth

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How have Islamic capital markets performed and what is a realistic assessment of financial institution, corporate and Sovereign Sukuk markets? What ca...

A Changing Landscape: Islamic Financial Services

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How are changing demographics and evolving market trends driving the development and delivery of Islamic banking and Takaful products and services, an...

IFN Asia Forum 2025: Keynote Address

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Abdullah Haron, Deputy Secretary-General, Islamic Financial Services Board

Keynote Address: Nurturing Islamic Financial Markets – Malaysia’s Path and ASEAN’s Potential

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mohamad Ali Iqbal Abdul Khalid, Assistant Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia