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Islamic banking in a post-COVID world

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How are Islamic banks in the Southeast Asian region faring in the current economic and geopolitical climate? Vineeta Tan asks Bilal Parvaiz, CEO of St...

P2P platform exploring digital assets

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ex...

The firm's Shariah funds in Abu Dhabi

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Initiatives to drive the Malaysian Takaful sector

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Malaysian Islamic insurance sector is undergoing a transformation; Mohd Radzuan Mohamed, CEO of Malaysian Takaful Association, tells Vineeta Tan h...

New kid on the block: Digital alternative funding channels

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jun Jie Yoon, the founder of CapSphere, explains to Vineeta Tan how the Islamic funding landscape in Malaysia is changing with the advent of digital p...

Global plans for Halal Money app

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Francis Nantha, Editor of IFN Investor, interviews Hakan Ozyon, CEO, Hejaz, on global plans for Halal Money app

Impact of an ageing population on Islamic banking

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mohd Ekmal Mohd Zazi, CIMB Islamic’s regional head of wholesale banking, explains to Vineeta Tan how the changing age structure of the Malaysian dem...

The evolving demand for Shariah compliant products

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Mahmud Hossain, Managing Director & CEO, Millenium Information Solution, on the evolving demand for Sharia...

Exploring Non-Rupiah Funding Routes and Shariah Compliant Options for Indonesian Corporate Issuers

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

IntroductionVineeta Tan, Managing Editor and Director, Islamic Finance newsExploring Non-Rupiah Funding Routes and Shariah Compliant Options for Indon...

Preserving our Future: Shariah Compliant Investment for Sustainable and Transition Projects

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How is Islamic investment being channeled into energy transition and related technologies, such as hydrogen? How are innovative activities such as car...

Harnessing the Growing Influence of Sustainable and Shariah Compliant Private Capital

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How is private capital influencing regional financial markets? How is private credit transforming Southeast Asian corporate financing, and what approa...

The Power of Wealth: Harnessing Regional Opportunities in Islamic Wealth Management

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are the value propositions of Islamic wealth management businesses and products, and what is the size and demographic of the regional Islamic wea...

Presentation: Social Impact Investing

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ong Soon Chong, Head, ETF and ESG Investment, Eq8 Capital

Defining Islamic Investment in a Dynamic Market – Technology, Products and Markets

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What represents a holistic and efficient Islamic investment ecosystem, and what is an effective regulatory environment to foster growth? What are nota...

Presentation: Key Drivers for Regional Shariah Compliant Investment

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John Welling, Senior Director Head of Global Equity Indices, S&P Dow Jones Indices

Keynote Address

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Presentation - Mohd Radzuan

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mohd Radzuan Mohamed, CEO, Malaysian Takaful Association

Keynote Address by Nicola Watkinson

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nicola Watkinson, Managing Director, International, TheCityUK

Keynote Address by Mohammad Faiz Azmi

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mohammad Faiz Azmi, Executive Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia

The Strategic Development of Islamic Social Finance in the United Kingdom

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do we enhance the role of Islamic finance in driving philanthropic initiatives in the UK? How can minorities be empowered through the application ...

Opportunity Knocks: the UK as an International Centre for Islamic Capital Markets & Sukuk

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does a vibrant, liquid market for Islamic capital raising and issuances in a major Western capital look like, and what more should London do? How...

Welcome Address

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alderman Kawsar Zaman, Representative of the Lord Mayor of the City of London

Private Markets and its Potential in Islamic Financial Markets

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are current market trends in global private capital and what are the underlying factors driving this growth? What opportunities are on offer for ...

Fit for Purpose: Islamic Financial Services - Technology, Products, Risk Management, and Innovation

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How is Islamic banking delivering tangible benefit to British consumers? What mass market Islamic finance products exist today, what structures are in...

Defining Islamic Investment and Asset Management in a Dynamic Market

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are notable recent developments in global Islamic investment management, including those influencing investment patterns, asset allocation and pr...

Dare to Dream: What Could the UK Islamic Financial Services Sector Achieve?

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With possible impending tax changes and a new government, the prospect for overcoming obstacles in UK Islamic finance has rarely looked better. What f...

Macro and credit trends among Islamic sovereigns

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Christian de Guzman discusses macro and credit trends among Islamic sovereigns, delving deeper into g...

The Strategic Development of Islamic Social Finance and the Halal Economy

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can we better utilize Islamic financial services in promoting the Halal economy and managing social finance funds? How can minorities and the disadvan...

The Role of Shariah-Compliant Alternative Funding and Digital Assets

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What services do market operators in the equity crowdfunding sector offer, and how is this evolving? How is ECF and peer-to-peer financing facilitatin...

Structuring and Applying Shariah Compliant Hedging and Risk Management Tools

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are corporates and financial institutions looking for from Islamic hedging tools? What exposures can realistically be managed and how do Islamic ...

Presentation by Mohd Radzuan Mohamed and Prof Dr Younes Soualhi

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mohd Radzuan Mohamed, CEO, Malaysian Takaful AssociationProf Dr Younes Soualhi, Senior Researcher, Lecturer, International Shariah Research Academy fo...

Presentation by Khairul Nisa Ismail

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Khairul Nisa Ismail, CEO, Sedania As Salam Capital

Presentation Anticipating and Managing Sustainability Related Trends in Islamic Finance

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Ainurul Rosli, Professor of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Brunel UniversityDr Jane Chang, Director, Social Value Malaysia

The Maturing Role of Islamic Financial Services in Southeast Asia

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What potential opportunities are on offer in supporting the transition of population dynamics in Southeast Asia, and what role should Islamic financia...

Setting the Scene Drivers of Regional Islamic Financial Services

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John Welling, Senior Director Head of Global Equity Indices, S&P Dow Jones Indices

Seismic Shift Islamic Banking in Southeast Asia

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How is Islamic banking advancing through the growth of Islamic fintechs and the utilization of technology? Where and how will the region’s new digit...

Opportunity Knocks Malaysia as an International Centre for Islamic Capital Markets

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can the performance and impact of Malaysian Islamic capital markets and Sukuk be further enhanced? How significant is the re-emergence of the regu...

IFN Asia Forum 2024 - Keynote Address

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid, Deputy Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia

Building an Islamic finance ecosystem in the Philippines

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Aleem Siddiqui Guiapal speaks about the evolving landscape of Islamic finance in the Philippines, exp...

Exploring Tawarruq’s legal challenges and flexibility across jurisdictions

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tawarruq remains a key tool in Islamic finance despite ongoing debates around its structure. In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Elias Mo...

Private credit strategies capturing Islamic interest

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Private credit strategies are gathering momentum among Islamic investors. In this episode with IFN Managing Editor Vineeta Tan, Walter Gontarek, CEO o...

The Roadmap from COP28: Driving Islamic Sustainable Investment

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Post-COP28, what continue to be key features and challenges of regional Islamic asset management, and how are crucial ESG considerations being incorpo...

Innovation and Transformation Roundtable: Asset Management in the New Age

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are the key technological integrations and partnerships that are reshaping regional Islamic asset management, and how are regulators responding t...

Harnessing the Growing Influence of Shariah Compliant Private Capital

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How is private capital influencing regional financial markets? How is private credit transforming GCC corporate financing, and what approach should re...

Defining Islamic Investment in a Dynamic Market – Technology, Products and Markets

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What represents a holistic and efficient Islamic investment ecosystem, and what is an effective regulatory environment to foster growth for the sector...

Presentation: Key Drivers for Regional Shariah Compliant Investment

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ahmed Kareem El Kenzi, Director, BTD International Fund House – Luxembourg

Takaful Oman prepares to roll out new products

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Takaful Oman’s CEO Neelmani Bhardwaj shares insights into the burgeoning Islamic insurance sector of the Sultanate, as well as Takaful Oman’s expa...

Investment opportunities in the digital landscape

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this IFN Podcast episode, Munirah Khairuddin, the country head and CEO of Principal Asset Management Malaysia speaks to Nessreen Tamano of IFN abou...

The use case of Hibah for Muslim estate planning

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Estate planning is a major challenge in Malaysia, with the upper bound of frozen assets estimated at RM90 billion (US$19.36 billion). In this episode ...

Digital trends in the Islamic banking sector

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The mainstreaming of digital lending has overhauled the risk landscape for banks and financial institutions. How should the finance industry adapt? In...

Unlocking carbon credit market potential in a Halal manner

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carbon credits are positioned as a potential avenue to alleviate some of the global climate pressures emanating from carbon emissions. But they are no...

Air Selangor's SRI Sukuk strategy

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Air Selangor issued its largest SRI Sukuk to date in October 2023. In this episode, Marlena Kereem, the editor of Islamic Sustainable Finance and Inve...

The rise of venture debt funds in MENA

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a noticeable shift from traditional bank financing toward alternative financing across multiple asset classes in the GCC and beyond, which is...

Potential areas of Islamic PE & VC growth

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are areas of opportunities in the Islamic private equity and venture capital space, particularly in the GCC and Southeast Asian regions, where L...

The world's first Climate Bonds Initiative-certified Sukuk

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

reNIKOLA Solar II issued the world's first Climate Bonds Initiative-certified Sukuk in September this year. Marlena Kareem, the editor of ISFI, s...

Takatech in Malaysia

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Islamic insurtech sector in Malaysia is still relatively small, but CEO of Ouch!, Shazy Noorazman, believes that more players will emerge as the d...

The role of credit ratings in voluntary carbon markets

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ratings play a significant role in the voluntary carbon market space.  Marlena Kareem, the editor of ISFI, speaks to Ronan Carr, the chief research o...

Blueprint for Protecting the Future: Islamic Sustainable and Social Investing

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What steps are necessary to ensure Islamic sustainable investors are offered a common definition of climate risk standards in ASEAN? What is driving i...

Deploying Transition Finance and Sustainability-Linked Products in a Climate Risk-sensitive Environment

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is driving the shift toward transition and sustainability-linked bonds and Sukuk issuance, and how do we maintain this momentum? What options do ...

How Innovation is Driving the Funding of Green and Sustainable Activities

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do currently available taxonomies adequately address sector-specific transition concerns and what are salient additions to later versions?Assessing di...

Keynote Interview: Moving from Halal to the Ideal of Tayyib

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interviewee: Azman Mokhtar, Chairman, Malaysia International Islamic Finance Centre Leadership CouncilInterviewer: Zainal Izlan Zainal Abidin, Former ...

Presentation: Markets and Sectors Driving Growth and Leading Innovation in Islamic Sustainable Finance

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Marlena Kareem, Editor, Islamic Sustainable Finance & Investment, REDmoney Group

Ensuring an Effective, Innovative and Equitable Transition to Low Carbon: Policy, Regulation and Innovation

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does a successful strategic roadmap for advancing transition look like? Are current policies and actions sufficiently aligned with climate risk? ...

ISFI Forum 2023: Keynote Address

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Keynote AddressDr Awang Adek Hussin, Executive Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia

Creating wealth in the UK Muslim community

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UK-headquartered Autarky Sukuk's latest offering serves investors looking for a Shariah compliant investment based on real estate in the UK. Co-f...

IFN Asia Forum 2023: Keynote Address

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid, Deputy Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia

Alternative Funding, Digital Marketplace Financing and the Development of Digital Assets

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With significant growth being seen in new and alternative funding activities, Malaysia has an opportunity to create a competitive advantage. What does...

Positioning Malaysia as a Leader in Ethical and Shariah Compliant Asset and Investment Management

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does Malaysia still enjoy a competitive advantage in the facilitation of ethically and socially responsible investment management? What strategic step...

Center of Excellence: Malaysia as a Center for Innovative Islamic Financial Markets and Structured Finance Products

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How does Malaysia fully leverage on its reputation as an international center for innovative Shariah compliant transactions and structured finance pro...

Blueprint for the Future: An Ecosystem for the Successful Development and Distribution of Islamic Financial Services

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How will the design, development and distribution of digital Islamic financial services continue to evolve in the near term? How significant is contin...

Key Strategic Economic Drivers in Southeast Asia: The Islamic Economy and the Islamic Financial Services Industry

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Malaysia’s top-down and ‘Islamic first’ strategy has been highly successful as Islamic financial services continue to flourish. What strategies ...

Innovation in Oman's Sukuk and Islamic finance markets

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The past few years have seen some landmark deals and transactions in the Omani Islamic finance and Sukuk markets, and this trend can be expected to co...

IFN Oman Forum 2023 - Keynote Address

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ahmed Ali Al Maamari, Executive Vice-President, Capital Market Authority, Sultanate of Oman

Islamic Sustainable Finance and Investment Dialogue

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What represents a blueprint for advancing the transition to a low-carbon economy via effective stakeholder collaboration, regulation, resource allocat...

Oman’s Opportunity in Alternative Finance: Shariah Compliant Marketplace Financing and Digital Initiatives

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Evaluating opportunities for crowdfunding in Oman, with nine current providers and potential amendments to crowdfunding legislation.Unique to Oman: ne...

Supporting Oman's Islamic fintech and Sukuk markets

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Capital Market Authority of Oman is working on new and updated regulations for virtual assets and the bond and Sukuk markets of the Sultanate, adv...

Building Oman as a Regional Centre for Islamic Structured Finance and Capital Markets

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The reach and implications of new regulations for the issuance of bonds and Sukuk on products and markets.Discussing the potential issuance of a treas...

Driving the Development of Shariah Compliant Direct Investment and Fund & Asset Management in Oman

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Building on the success of Shariah compliant real estate investment funds and trusts domiciled in Oman, as well as direct investment into real estate ...

Case Study Pearl REIF - Oman's Largest Shariah compliant Real Estate Investment Fund

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kumail Ali Moosa, Senior Specialist, Fund and Portfolio Management, Sohar International Bank

Omani Islamic Financial Services: A Successful Strategy for Building Momentum

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Reviewing the 10-year journey of formalized Islamic finance in Oman and navigating the coming years through the strategic development of the Omani Isl...

The Next Step: The Strategic Development of Islamic Social and Sustainable Finance

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The nexus of UK Islamic finance and the path to COP28 — what role should the UK government and financial institutions be playing? How do we further ...

Positioning the UK as a Leader in Ethical and Shariah Compliant Asset and Investment Management

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does the UK still enjoy a competitive advantage in the facilitation of ethically and socially responsible investment management? Where and how do fait...

The SC's approach to developing sustainable finance regulations in Malaysia

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The sustainable finance space is beginning to mature with new regulations being introduced. Marlena Kareem from ISFI speaks to Salmah Bee Mohd Mydin, ...

Blueprint for the Future: An Ecosystem for the Successful Development and Distribution of Islamic Financial Services

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How will the design, development and distribution of digital Islamic financial services continue to evolve in the near term? How important are regulat...

Shariah Compliant Direct Investment, Real Estate, Private Equity and Alternative Assets — Cross-Border Opportunities

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The UK as an investment destination for Shariah compliant direct investment – an update of active sectors and activities. What is the continued role...

Bespoke Tailoring in the UK — Developing Innovative Islamic Structured Finance Solutions

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The UK achieved several firsts, including the first Sukuk issuance backed by an export credit agency. What was the legacy of this transaction for UK I...

UK Islamic Finance’s Comparative Advantage — Developing Financial Architecture to Ensure Continued Competitiveness

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do we collectively ensure the continued development of UK financial architecture as a platform for the creation and support of new Islamic financi...

Islamic mortgage financing in Saudi Arabia

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fabrice Susini, CEO of Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company, talks to IFN's Nessreen Tamano about the Sukuk and Islamic finance strategy of the co...

IFN UK Forum 2023 - Keynote Address

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Keynote AddressLord Johnson, Minister of State, Department for Business and Trade

IFN UK Forum 2023 - Welcome Address

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome AddressAlderman Vincent Keaveny, Representative of the Lord Mayor of the City of London

Tapping blue finance in emerging markets

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Blue finance is making waves in the sustainable finance space. Marlena Kareem from ISFI speaks to Christina Ongoma, the manager of financial instituti...

The GCC outperforming the rest of the world

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the aftermath of a global pandemic and the ongoing war in Ukraine, most of the world is bracing for a global recession; but the GCC had been remark...

The equity crowdfunding scene in Malaysia

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 2022, after 10 years of being established, Malaysian digital platform for investing and fundraising pitchIN received approval from the Securities C...

How ChatGPT is reshaping the Islamic banking industry

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The use of ChatGPT or generative AI has opened up seemingly limitless opportunities for the Islamic banking industry. Khaled Berjawi, Azentio Software...

The upcoming launch of the Bursa Carbon Exchange trading platform and the Malaysian compliance carbon market

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bursa Malaysia launched the Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX) last year as the world's first Shariah compliant carbon exchange. Marlena from ISFI speak...

Carbon offsets to persevere in Islamic finance

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Carbon offsets are going through a confidence crisis, but APICORP's managing director of corporate banking, Nicolas Thevenot, tells Vineeta Tan t...

Shariah compliant capital for tech start-ups in MENA

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dunya Bashiti, the co-found and CEO of Capifly, talks to IFN's Nessreen Tamano about offering Islamic non-dilutive capital to tech start-ups in J...

The challenges of developing Malaysia-generated carbon credit projects

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Malaysian infrastructure conglomerate YTL Corporation has been on Bursa Malaysia’s industry working group for the development of the Bursa Carbon Ex...

SC driving the Islamic SRI agenda in Malaysia

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Malaysia is touted to be a leader in driving the Islamic sustainable finance agenda by its global peers. But has the country fully capitalized on its ...

The first Islamic finance transaction with carbon credits as underlying assets

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Saudia Arabia’s Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company (RVCMC) will facilitate the first-ever Islamic finance transaction with carbon...