Rehan M Shaikh, Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Pakistan LtdBy IFN Islamic Finance news

Mr Saleem Ullah, Deputy Governor, State Bank of PakistanBy IFN Islamic Finance news

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 MinisterBy IFN Islamic Finance news

Khurram Hilal, CEO Group Islamic Banking, Standard Chartered BankBy IFN Islamic Finance news

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 A…

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 Committe…

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 Su…

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

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.By Arshad Nuval Othman, Head of Sustainable Finance, CIMB Islamic

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Seong Jiann Koay, Group CFO, Masverse

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

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

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

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.By Ang Xing Xian, Co-Founder & CEO, CapBay

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

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Marjan Muhammad, Director of Research Management & Publications, ISRA Research Management Centre at INCEIF University, on innovation and development in Islamic financeBy Dr Marjan Muhammad, Director of Research Management & Publications, ISRA Research Management Centre at INCEIF University

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Mohamed Ashraf Iqbal, Chairman, Waafi Bank, on strategic partnerships and market positioning in the Islamic finance industryBy Dr Mohamed Ashraf Iqbal, Chairman, Waafi Bank

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Suresh Naidu Sadasivan, Director of Communication & Innovation, Masverse, on the impact of technology on Islamic financeBy Dr Suresh Naidu Sadasivan, Director of Communication & Innovation, Masverse

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

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 platforms.By Jun Jie Yoon, Founder, CapSphere

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

Mohd Ekmal Mohd Zazi, CIMB Islamic’s regional head of wholesale banking, explains to Vineeta Tan how the changing age structure of the Malaysian demographic is prompting Islamic banks to rethink their growth strategy.By Mohd Ekmal Mohd Zazi, Regional Head – Wholesale Banking, CIMB Islamic

The Malaysian Islamic insurance sector is undergoing a transformation; Mohd Radzuan Mohamed, CEO of Malaysian Takaful Association, tells Vineeta Tan how the industry is preparing itself.By Mohd Radzuan Mohamed, CEO, Malaysian Takaful Association

Muzzammil Dhedhy, the co-founder and executive director of Hejaz Group, shares with Vineeta Tan the untapped Islamic finance potential in Australia and how the group is expanding into new markets.By Muzzammil Dhedhy, Co-founder and Executive Director, Hejaz Group

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Ric Khoo, Vice President, EXIM Bank of Malaysia, on Islamic finance’s enhancement through Credit TakafulBy Ric Khoo, Vice President, EXIM Bank of Malaysia

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Rosyidah, Shariah Business Development Analyst, Indonesia Stock Exchange, on the influence of Sukuk issuance on market dynamicsBy Rosyidah, Shariah Business Development Analyst, Indonesia Stock Exchange

Sherif El Mansy, the banking products director at ITS, walks Vineeta Tan through the digital transformation journey of Islamic banks.By Sherif El Mansy, Banking Products Director, ITS

Sharifatul Hanizah Said Ali, Executive Director, Islamic Capital Market Development, Securities Commission MalaysiaBy IFN Islamic Finance news

John Welling, Senior Director Head of Global Equity Indices, S&P Dow Jones IndicesBy IFN Islamic Finance news

What represents a holistic and efficient Islamic investment ecosystem, and what is an effective regulatory environment to foster growth? What are notable recent developments in global Islamic investment management, including those influencing investment patterns, asset allocation and product innovation? How is technology changing Islamic asset and …

Ong Soon Chong, Head, ETF and ESG Investment, Eq8 CapitalBy IFN Islamic Finance news

What are the value propositions of Islamic wealth management businesses and products, and what is the size and demographic of the regional Islamic wealth economy? How are financial institutions refining the processes of wealth management to develop products, grow customer bases and build wealth management brands? How are balance sheets being used t…

How is private capital influencing regional financial markets? How is private credit transforming Southeast Asian corporate financing, and what approach should regulators take? What are opportunities for private equity investment and how can this market be effectively navigated? What are opportunities for early-stage Shariah compliant venture capit…

How is Islamic investment being channeled into energy transition and related technologies, such as hydrogen? How are innovative activities such as carbon trading driving sustainable investing, and what opportunities are presented by the carbon markets? How are investors encouraging portfolio companies to manage long term climate related risk and so…

Introduction Vineeta Tan, Managing Editor and Director, Islamic Finance news Exploring Non-Rupiah Funding Routes and Shariah Compliant Options for Indonesian Corporate Issuers The Indonesian corporate finance market and how it has evolved. Assessing funding options for Indonesian corporate issuers: capital markets vs bank financing vs alternative f…

With possible impending tax changes and a new government, the prospect for overcoming obstacles in UK Islamic finance has rarely looked better. What future events could be heralded as wins for the UK Islamic financial services sector? How has the alternative liquidity facility been utilized and what benefit has accrued to financial institutions? Ca…

What are notable recent developments in global Islamic investment management, including those influencing investment patterns, asset allocation and product innovation? What role is AI and machine learning playing in the evolution of Islamic asset management, and what are key challenges and opportunities? How is climate risk being measured and mitig…

How is Islamic banking delivering tangible benefit to British consumers? What mass market Islamic finance products exist today, what structures are in use, and why? How can the growth of Islamic fintechs and the increasing influence of AI and machine learning benefit the UK Islamic banking market? What more can UK Islamic banks and financial instit…

Mohammad Faiz Azmi, Executive Chairman, Securities Commission MalaysiaBy IFN Islamic Finance news

Nicola Watkinson, Managing Director, International, TheCityUKBy IFN Islamic Finance news

Mohd Radzuan Mohamed, CEO, Malaysian Takaful AssociationBy IFN Islamic Finance news

What are current market trends in global private capital and what are the underlying factors driving this growth? What opportunities are on offer for Shariah compliant private capital investments in the GCC, Southeast Asia and the UK, and which other geographic markets are ripe for growth? Which private capital market products are well positioned f…

Alderman Kawsar Zaman, Representative of the Lord Mayor of the City of LondonBy IFN Islamic Finance news

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 should regulatory frameworks evolve to meet market requirements and how can the performance and impact of UK Islamic capital markets be enhanced? Has the UK capitalized on the 70+ Sukuk and three Isl…