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In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Dr Ilyas Zaripov, associate professor at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics and a member of the Central Bank of Russia’s partnership financing working group, dives into Russia’s evolving Islamic finance landscape. He discusses the three-year extension of the pilot experiment, the challenges and opportunities ahead and the steps needed to establish an Islamic finance framework in Russia, from legislative changes to foreign investment ...

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In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Dr Ilyas Zaripov, associate professor at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics and a member of the Central Bank of Russia’s partnership financing working group, dives into Russia’s evolving Islamic finance landscape. He discusses the three-year extension of the pilot experiment, the challenges and opportunities ahead and the steps needed to establish an Islamic finance framework in Russia, from legislative changes to foreign investment ...

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How education and innovation are shaping Indonesia’s Islamic finance future

This episode examines the growth trajectory of Indonesia’s Islamic capital market, as Dr Irwan Abdalloh, Head of Islamic capital market development at the Indonesia Stock Exchange, speaks to IFN about investor trends, market innovation, new regulations and the broader Islamic finance outlook.

4 days ago

24 minutes

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Expanding Islamic finance footprint in South Africa

This episode explores the evolving Islamic finance strategy of South Africa’s Standard Bank Group, as Ameen Hassen, the head of Shariah banking, speaks to IFN Editor Nessreen Tamano about the bank’s Islamic finance roadmap and the broader South African market landscape.

1 week ago

13 minutes

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Technology, Innovation and Islamic Investing in North America

How are fintechs addressing the needs of American Muslim investors, and how is asset tokenization assisting investor access to real assets and Sukuk? What is offered by P2P and equity crowdfunding, and what is a realistic assessment of the market for digital assets, including crypto? What regulatory changes would help the development of Islamic investment products in North America? Moderator: Ishmam Ahmed, Managing Director, Hoya Advisory Panelists: Fahad Siddiqui, Founder and CEO, Mabrook Sa...

1 month ago

38 minutes

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The Role and Potential of Islamic Private Markets in the US

What are current market trends in private capital in the US and what are the underlying factors driving growth? What opportunities are on offer for US Shariah compliant private capital investment, including asset-backed credit, venture funds, private equity, real assets, and real estate? Is there US-domiciled Islamic private equity for US deals, and if so, where’s the smart money at? Moderator: Kavi Chawla, Chief Growth Officer, PowerPollen Panelists: Aamir Rehman, Chair, Innate Capital Partn...

1 month ago

51 minutes

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IFN Investor Americas Forum 2025: Keynote Address

State Senator Kevin Parker, New York State Senate

1 month ago

19 minutes

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

What’s a realistic assessment of Shariah compliant investment management in North America? What trends are influencing this in terms of investment patterns, structure and asset allocation? Has Islamic asset management in the US been positioned and promoted effectively, and what more could be done? What innovation is being seen in Islamic investment management and how is technology being deployed? We ask an expert panel. Moderator: Kavi Chawla, Chief Growth Officer, PowerPollen Panelists: Irsh...

1 month ago

49 minutes

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Report Card: Islamic Investment Products in North America

We cast a critical eye over the range of Shariah compliant investment products currently available to investors in the US market, including ETFs, REITs, mutual funds and other products. What is being done well, what can be improved and what additional products and asset classes would be beneficial for US investors? Moderator: Zeshan Gondal, Senior Vice President, Stearns Salaam Banking Panelists: Elias Scheker Da Silva, Director and Portfolio Manager, Wafra Max Kaiser, Chief Sales and Marketi...

1 month ago

51 minutes

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Presentation: Mitigating Risk for Investors Through Sukuk

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

1 month ago

18 minutes

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Presentation: North America and the GCC – Investment, Economic Linkages and Fiscal Trends

Justin Alexander, Director, Khalij Economics and GCC Analyst, GlobalSource Partners

1 month ago

12 minutes

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Structuring a risk-remote, Solvency II-aligned facility supported by ICIEC credit insurance and mobilizing international capital into frontier markets through innovative, development-focused finance

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Vicente Pons, Managing Principal, Frontera Capital Group, on structuring a risk-remote, Solvency II-aligned facility supported by ICIEC credit insurance and mobilizing international capital into frontier markets through innovative, development-focused finance

1 month ago

14 minutes

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Structuring an award-winning Shariah compliant healthcare financing deal in Côte d’Ivoire and using ICIEC’s Non-Honoring of Sovereign Financial Obligation policy

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Maryam Khosrowshahi, Chair Global SSA and Head Sub-Saharan Africa Coverage & CEEMEA Sovereign DCM, Deutsche Bank, on structuring an award-winning Shariah compliant healthcare financing deal in Côte d’Ivoire and using ICIEC’s Non-Honoring of Sovereign Financial Obligation policy

1 month ago

15 minutes

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Driving innovation and sustainability in Malaysia's Takaful industry

In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Noor Azam Yousof, the CEO of Sun Life Malaysia Takaful, discusses the evolving landscape of Takaful in Malaysia, highlighting digital transformation, ESG initiatives and future opportunities in the industry.

2 months ago

21 minutes

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Advancing Islamic finance in the Maldives through MISFI, education partnerships, public awareness via Tamveel and future regional ambitions

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Ahmed Munawar, Governor, Maldives Monetary Authority, on advancing Islamic finance in the Maldives through MISFI, education partnerships, public awareness via Tamveel and future regional ambitions

2 months ago

11 minutes

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The evolution and impact of UBAF’s long-standing partnership with ICIEC, the role of the Documentary Credit Insurance Policy in facilitating trade and prospects for future collaboration amid shifting global trade dynamics

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Youssef Ben Henda, Senior Regional Officer, Arab World & Turkey-Representative Offices, Islamic Banking, Union de Banques Arabes et Françaises (UBAF), on the evolution and impact of UBAF’s long-standing partnership with ICIEC, the role of the Documentary Credit Insurance Policy in facilitating trade and prospects for future collaboration amid shifting global trade dynamics.

2 months ago

4 minutes

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Leveraging strategic partnerships with IFC and DZ Bank to support long-term development in member countries and harnessing emerging technologies to enhance underwriting and risk management

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Yasser Madani Alaki, Director, Business Development Department, The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit, on leveraging strategic partnerships with IFC and DZ Bank to support long-term development in member countries and harnessing emerging technologies to enhance underwriting and risk management

2 months ago

6 minutes

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Leveraging Islamic finance to support inclusive growth in Uzbekistan, ICIEC’s role in risk mitigation, advancing sustainable development and the importance of multi-institutional partnerships in emerging markets

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Sujithav Sarangi, Executive Director, Development & Agency Finance, Standard Chartered, on leveraging Islamic finance to support inclusive growth in Uzbekistan, ICIEC’s role in risk mitigation, advancing sustainable development and the importance of multi-institutional partnerships in emerging markets.

2 months ago

11 minutes

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IsDB’s Lives and Livelihoods Fund, its main objectives and how it is structured as a development initiative

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Ahmed Shiyam, Minister of Fisheries & Ocean Resources, Republic of Maldives, on IsDB’s Lives and Livelihoods Fund, its main objectives and how it is structured as a development initiative

2 months ago

3 minutes

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Delivering trade solutions across OIC countries, enhancing regional integration, supporting businesses during crises and ITFC’s strategic vision for 2025 and beyond

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Nasser M. Al Thekair, General Manager, Trade & Business Development, International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), on delivering trade solutions across OIC countries, enhancing regional integration, supporting businesses during crises and ITFC’s strategic vision for 2025 and beyond

2 months ago

20 minutes

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Supporting Islamic microfinance in Senegal and partnering with organizations like the IsDB to help expand access to services in the nation

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Abdou DIAW, Coordonnateur National, PROMISE, on supporting Islamic microfinance in Senegal and partnering with organizations like the IsDB to help expand access to services in the nation

2 months ago

13 minutes

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How ICD forges strategic partnerships to drive private sector growth, examples of high-impact collaborations in member countries and the challenges and solutions involved in building effective development-focused alliances

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Hamza Boukili, Division Manager, Partnerships, CEO Executive Office, on how ICD forges strategic partnerships to drive private sector growth, examples of high-impact collaborations in member countries and the challenges and solutions involved in building effective development-focused alliances

2 months ago

9 minutes