Podcasts about ifn

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, PowerPollenPanelists:Irshad Rasheed, President, Islamic Banking Division, Stearns BankMike Tirman, Partner, HonigmanOussama Kaissi, Founder and CEO, Meridiem GroupDr Radwa Elsaman, Adjunct Professor, Cornell Law SchoolSamim Abedi, Chief Investment Officer, Wahed

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 BankingPanelists:Elias Scheker Da Silva, Director and Portfolio Manager, WafraMax Kaiser, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Saturna CapitalMohamad Nasir, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Guidance Investments

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, PowerPollenPanelists:Aamir Rehman, Chair, Innate Capital PartnersAmir Memon, Investment Director, Princeton University Investment CompanyDr Ehab Elsonbaty, Partner, DLA PiperNasser Albarghash, Managing Director, Partner Capital

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

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 AdvisoryPanelists:Fahad Siddiqui, Founder and CEO, MabrookSaad Malik, CEO and Co-Founder, Zoya

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

State Senator Kevin Parker, New York State Senate

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

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

In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Noor Azam Yusof, 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.

I dag delas längtan efter industrier och storskaliga och centraliserade lösningar av såväl Trump som Macron och Sveriges regering. Men inte av Fredrik Segerfeldt.   Detta avsnitt är en inspelning av lanseringen av Segerfeldts bok Efter industrin: Friare, rikare, grönare. Medverkar gör utöver författaren även Elisabeth Lindberg, fil dr i ekonomisk historia och utredare hos Katalys, Patrik Kronqvist, politisk redaktör för Expressen, och Fredrik Sjöholm, professor och vd IFN. Samtalet hålls av Johanna Grönbäck, Timbro förlag. Läs mer om Fredriks bok här: https://timbro.se/forlag/tjanstesamhallet-friare-rikare-gronare/  

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

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

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Ismail Ersahin, Executive Director, CEO, World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies, on the power of collaboration among investment promotion agencies, the challenges beyond funding that agencies face and how partnerships enhance both impact and strategic investment outcomes

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Khalid Khalafalla, CEO, The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit, on advancing green finance and enhancing private sector partnerships for economic development in member states, including Algeria

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Hassan Zago Idris, Director (Acting), Legal Affairs Department, The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit, on addressing global trade risks and supporting infrastructure development across OIC member states

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Haytham ElMaayergi, Executive Vice President, Global Trade Bank, African Export-Import Bank, on winning the Trade Development Initiative of the Year Award at the IsDB's Private Sector Forum Awards and advancing cross-regional trade and food security through the Arab Africa Trade Bridges Program

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Khalid Khalafalla, Acting CEO, The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector, on guiding private sector financing and adapting strategies to global shifts across its member countries

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman of the Management Board, Eurasian Development Bank, on Islamic finance as a tool for regional growth, Sukuk issuance, the launch of an Islamic banking window, collaboration with the IsDB Institute and expanding the bank's role in global Islamic finance

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Iskandar Tursunov, Founder & CEO, Al Muamalat Consulting, on the growth and development of Islamic finance in Uzbekistan and Central Asia

Zurich Takaful Malaysia's CEO Nur Fatihah Mustafa talks to Nessreen Tamano, IFN Editor, about why earning trust is key to scaling digital Takaful, and how the industry can drive meaningful financial inclusion.

In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Bob Ananta, the acting president director of Bank Syariah Indonesia, shares how the bank is advancing Islamic finance globally through the 2025 Global Islamic Finance Summit (GIFS), policy harmonization and innovative initiatives like the Muslim Consumption Index.

Qatari conglomerate Estithmar Holding made Islamic finance history with its QAR500 million debut Sukuk, the first corporate to have tapped the Qatari riyal Sukuk market, charting a new pathway for others to follow suit and deepen the market. In a roundtable hosted by IFN, experts behind the transaction from Al Rayan Investment, Masraf Al Rayan and Simmons & Simmons discuss the intricacies and significance of this award-winning deal. Interviewees:Akber Khan, Acting CEO, Al Rayan InvestmentTahir Hayat Pirzada, GM, Group Treasurer and Financial Institutions, Masraf Al RayanHadi El Kadi, Senior Associate, Deal Advisory, Al Rayan InvestmentLee Irvine, Partner, Simmons & Simmons

In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Maricel Estavillo discusses Pru Life UK's pioneering role in launching Takaful products in the Philippines and its efforts to expand financial inclusion.

Conversations in IFN-y explores the latest advancements in understanding and managing secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and macrophage activation syndrome (MAS), with updates from ASH 2024. Featuring discussions by leading experts, the educational activity covers breakthroughs in diagnostic technologies. Topics covered include AI-based histology models and PET/CT imaging, therapeutic innovations such as emapalumab and reduced-intensity conditioning for HSCT. The implications of these findings for improving outcomes in diverse patient populations, including malignancy- and pregnancy-associated HLH will also be discussed.Launch Date: January 9, 2025Release Date: January 9, 2025Expiration Date: December 31, 2025FACULTYPui Lee, MDAssistant Professor of PediatricsBoston Childrens HospitalAshish Kumar, MD, PhDProfessor of PediatricsCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterAlexei Grom, MDProfessor of PediatricsResearch DirectorDivision of RheumatologyCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThis podcast provides accredited continuing education credits.  To receive your credit, please read the accreditation information provided in this link prior to listening to this podcast.

In this Conversations in IFN-y podcast episode, emerging data from the 2024 ACR meeting is discussed, highlighting advancements in understanding genetic drivers, cytokine dynamics, and biomarkers like IL-18 and CXCL9 for improved diagnosis and monitoring. Expert insights explore new findings on liver and lung pathology in MAS, as well as updates on therapeutic innovations, including JAK inhibitors and emapalumab, and their roles in enhancing patient outcomes. Practical strategies are provided for integrating the latest research and cutting-edge diagnostics into clinical practice.Launch Date: December 19, 2024Release Date: December 19, 2024Expiration Date: November 30, 2025FACULTYPui Lee, MDAssistant Professor of PediatricsBoston Children's HospitalAlexei Grom, MDProfessor of PediatricsResearch DirectorDivision of RheumatologyCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThis podcast provides accredited continuing education credits.  To receive your credit, please read the accreditation information provided in this link prior to listening to this podcast.

10 december. Regeringen vill finansiera ny kärnkraft med hjälp av statligt subventionerade lån och avtal som garanterar ett visst elpris. Är det en bra modell? Andreas Ericson diskuterar med Simon Wakter, politisk sakkunnig på Regeringskansliet, Pär Holmberg, docent på IFN, och Anton Steen från Fortum.

This third podcast episode in the series explores advanced understanding of primary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), focusing on its genetic basis, diagnostic innovations, and treatment strategies. The discussion highlights the pathophysiology of HLH as an interferon gamma (IFN-γ) driven disease, emphasizing the role of novel diagnostic tools such as flow cytometry and genetic panels. The panel also examines emerging therapies, including JAK inhibitors and IFN-γ monoclonal antibody (emapalumab), in improving outcomes for both primary and secondary HLH. Practical insights into balancing immunosuppression with efficacy offer guidance for optimizing patient care.Launch Date: December 2, 2024Release Date: December 2, 2024Expiration Date: November 30, 2025FACULTYScott Canna, MDAssistant Professor of PediatricsChildrens Hospital of PhiladelphiaPui Lee, MDAssistant Professor of PediatricsBoston Childrens HospitalAshish Kumar, MD, PhDProfessor of PediatricsCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThis podcast provides accredited continuing education credits.  To receive your credit, please read the accreditation information provided at this link below prior to listening to this podcast.https://www.practicepointcme.com/CMEHome/conversations-in-ifn-y-driven-diseases-decoding-the-gamma-signal-1

Patients with interferon gamma (IFN-γ)-driven diseases such as hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) face significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, with delays in diagnosis and limited effective treatments often resulting in poor outcomes. Despite advances in understanding the role of IFN-γ in these conditions, there remains an unmet need for more precise diagnostic tools and faster, targeted therapies to manage the hyperinflammatory states that characterize these diseases.Launch Date: November 25, 2024Release Date: November 25 2024Expiration Date: October 31, 2025FACULTYScott Canna, MDAssistant Professor of PediatricsChildrens Hospital of PhiladelphiaPui Lee, MDAssistant Professor of PediatricsBoston Childrens HospitalAshish Kumar, MD, PhDProfessor of PediatricsCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThis podcast provides accredited continuing education credits.  To receive your credit, please read the accreditation information provided at this link below prior to listening to this podcast.https://www.practicepointcme.com/CMEHome/conversations-in-ifn-y-driven-diseases-decoding-the-gamma-signal-1

Patients with interferon gamma (IFN-γ)-driven diseases such as hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) face significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, with delays in diagnosis and limited effective treatments often resulting in poor outcomes. Despite advances in understanding the role of IFN-γ in these conditions, there remains an unmet need for more precise diagnostic tools and faster, targeted therapies to manage the hyperinflammatory states that characterize these diseases.Launch Date: November 18, 2024Release Date: November 18, 2024Expiration Date: October 31, 2025FACULTYScott Canna, MDAssistant Professor of PediatricsChildrens Hospital of PhiladelphiaPui Lee, MDAssistant Professor of PediatricsBoston Childrens HospitalAshish Kumar, MD, PhDProfessor of PediatricsCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThis podcast provides accredited continuing education credits.  To receive your credit, please read the accreditation information provided at this link below prior to listening to this podcast.https://www.practicepointcme.com/CMEHome/conversations-in-ifn-y-driven-diseases-decoding-the-gamma-signal-1

https://othership.brandbot-checkout.com/erik-schramek-first-timer-promo-IfN.html Our next guest is a multi-faceted artist and human. He's a musician, meditation and journey guide, a jewelry maker, and much more. He's the kindest soul, and our dear friend, Erik Shramek. See some of Erik's fine art here: www.instagram.com/setinstone.macrame

16 oktober. Hur går det för Sveriges ekonomi? Och vad har regeringen gjort för den under första halvan av mandatperioden? Andreas Bergh, docent i nationalekonomi vid Lunds universitet, Jacob Lundberg, forskare vid IFN och Elinor Odeberg, chefsekonom Arena Idé, diskuterar med Andreas Ericson.

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 capital in Southeast Asia? How are government and regulator-led initiatives promoting the participation of private capital in projects with positive social outcomes? We seek the views of an expert panel.Moderator:Ranjit Singh Gill, Head, Product Development, Kenanga InvestorsPanelists:Ahmad Nazir Che Yen, Business Development Director, DDGI Limited Regional OfficeBadrul Hisham Jaafar, Senior Partner, COPE Private EquityFrederik Wijsenbeek, Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Vemi CapitalMohammed Parekh, Managing Director, MRP Premier Group

IntroductionVineeta Tan, Managing Editor and Director, Islamic Finance newsExploring 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 funding (P2P and equity crowdfunding).Offering an overview of the legal, tax and regulatory environment for Indonesian corporate capital raising.Rupiah versus non-Rupiah denominated corporate financing and capital raising activities.Shariah bank and syndicated financing versus the Islamic capital markets: comparisons and contrasts.Common non-Rupiah Sukuk structures and their applications for corporate issuers.Balance sheet management: asset-based versus asset-backed structures, and Rupiah versus non-Rupiah.Other key considerations for potential issuers of Shariah compliant facilities: tenor, rating, risk management, liquidity, credit enhancement, investor base.The opportunities offered by Shariah compliant, non-Rupiah green, transition and sustainability linked capital raising products.Moderator:Elias Moubarak, Partner, Trowers & HamlinsPanelists:Aditya N W Martowardojo, Director Corporate Client Solutions, PT CIMB Niaga SekuritasBilal Parvaiz, CEO, Standard Chartered SaadiqRitesh Agarwal, Head of Debt Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Emirates NBD CapitalRomy Buchari, Shariah Banking Director, MaybankZach Ang Chiang Yong, Head, Asia Clients, GLCs and Financial Sponsors, CIMB

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 social impact? What is a realistic assessment of regional ESG guidelines and global taxonomies and their influence on Islamic investors? We seek the views of an influential panel.Moderator:Vineeta Tan, Managing Editor and Director, Islamic Finance newsPanelists:Arshad Nuval Othman, Head, Sustainable Finance, CIMB IslamicEe Siew Pek, VP, Marketing and Product Development, Carbon Market, Bursa MalaysiaMohamad Irwan Aman, General Manager, Sustainability, Sarawak EnergyMushtaq Kapasi, Managing Director, Chief Representative, Asia Pacific, International Capital Market Association

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

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 to transform and upgrade the mass affluent market into wealth management clients? Are Islamic financial institutions sufficiently leveraging on intergenerational wealth and the non-Muslim market, and are opportunities for cross selling wealth management services being capitalized on? We ask a respected panel.Moderator:Olga De Tapia, Global Head of ETFs and Indexing Sales and Global Head of Portfolio Advisory Solutions and OCIO Sales, HSBC Asset ManagementPanelists:Anouk Hanafiah, CEO, Eastspring Al-Wara' InvestmentsHakan Ozyon, CEO, Hejaz Financial ServicesGeoff Holmes, Group Chief Strategy Officer, Vemi VenturesMariam Veronica Abu Bakkar Seddek, Director, Group Head Institutional and Islamic Asset Management, Kenanga InvestorsResham Singh Beera Singh, Managing Director and Regional Head, Consumer Banking, CIMB Islamic

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

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 wealth management, and how is the emergence of private capital influencing the sector? Are suitable Shariah compliant savings and investment products being developed to meet local market needs? What Islamic investment trends have been witnessed in the Gulf that will have influence on the Asian markets? We ask an expert panel.Moderator:Elias Moubarak, Partner, Trowers & HamlinsPanelists:John Welling, Senior Director Head of Global Equity Indices, S&P Dow Jones IndicesIzad Sallehuddin, CEO, Principal IslamicSefian Kasem, Global Head of ETF and Indexing Investment Specialist, HSBC Asset ManagementShahariah Shaharudin, President, Saturna MalaysiaSeong Jiann Koay, Group Chief Financial Officer, MASVERSE

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

9 oktober. Regeringen har presenterat en ny infrastrukturproposition. 1171 miljarder ska satsas under tolv år. Satsas det på rätt saker? Och hur vet vi vad som är rätt? Jacob Lundberg, ek. dr. och forskare på IFN, Nils Paul, expert på Svenskt Näringsliv, och Fredrik Bergström, vd på Wikinarium, diskuterar med Andreas Ericson.

In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Christian de Guzman discusses macro and credit trends among Islamic sovereigns, delving deeper into global financial conditions and economic resilience, geopolitical shifts and the evolution of ESG risks in the Islamic financial landscape

15 augusti. Är den amerikanska undervisningsmetoden ”no excuses” lösningen för skolor med låga resultat i utanförskapsområden? Gabriel Heller Sahlgren, forskare vid IFN, och Anneli Einarsson, lektor vid Malmö universitet, diskuterar med Andreas Ericson.