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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
Islamic Financial Services - Driving Southeast Asia’s Economic Growth
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are Islamic financial institutions outperforming their traditional counterparts, and how are asset quality, funding stability, and liquidity shaping t...
Driving Innovation and Transformation in Islamic Banking and Takaful in Oman
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How have domestic Islamic financial institutions performed, and what is a realistic assessment of asset quality, funding and liquidity conditions in t...
Presentation - The Road Ahead: Oman’s Macroeconomic Outlook and Financial Sector Evolution
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Azza Al Habsi , AVP – Economic Research and Emerging Trends, Ominvest
SC-IFN Business Forum: Closing Remark by FSA Oman
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ahmed AlMamari, Vice President FSA
Corporate Malaysia: Enabling Opportunities for Oman Vision 2040
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This panel will showcase leading Malaysian corporations from sectors that complement the diversification priorities of Oman Vision 2040, highlighting ...
Presentation - The IILM Sukuk Programme: Enhancing Liquidity in Global Islamic Finance
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mohamad Safri Shahul Hamid , CEO, International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation
Malaysia as an Investment Destination: Enabling Cross-Border Capital and Islamic Finance Connectivity
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This panel will present Malaysia as a compelling investment destination, showcasing how a resilient economy thrives on a deep and liquid capital marke...
SC-IFN Business Forum: Welcome Remarks
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Faiz Azmi, Executive Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia
Case Study: Why Islamic, Not Conventional? Understanding the Drivers Behind Shariah Compliant Transactions
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What motivates issuers and investors to choose Shariah compliant structures over conventional? We explore the strategic, commercial, regulatory, and e...
Islamic Investment Products and Asset Management in Oman
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What are notable developments in investment management, including those influencing investment patterns, asset allocation and product innovation? Is I...
Presentation – Malaysia’s Leadership in Islamic Finance: Bridging Opportunities
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This presentation highlights Malaysia’s competitive edge as the leader in Islamic finance, showcasing its potential to connect markets, ideas, and c...
Open for Business: Oman’s Islamic Capital Market
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How have recent Shariah compliant IPOs and Sukuk transactions moved the dial in terms of interest in Oman, and how can this impressive momentum be mai...
Presentation – The Case for Digital Assets
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max Freeman , Founder and CEO, Epicenter Labs
A Focus on Endowment: The Potential for Waqf in Oman
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With significant current focus on the application of Waqf in Oman, what is its potential across a range of Islamic financing and business activities, ...
Islamic Financial Services - Driving Oman’s Economic Transformation
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Having developed an impressive range of financial products – from banking to capital markets to investment management – what is next for Oman’s ...
IFN Oman Forum 2025 - Keynote Address
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Faiz Azmi , Executive Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia
IFN Oman Forum 2025 - Keynote Address
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Qais Issa Mohammed Al Yahyai , Chief Economist, Central Bank of Oman
Bilateral Shariah-Compliant Capital Flows: Private Equity, Debt Funds and Alternative Assets
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amid shifting geopolitics and increased interest from sovereign wealth funds, we explore emerging opportunities for bilateral Shariah-compliant invest...