Podcasts about islamic finance

Deepak Dastrala, CEO, Purple Fabric, Intellect Design arenaAs the Middle East prepares for a massive intergenerational wealth transfer and rising demand for personalised financial advice, wealth management firms are rethinking how they engage clients, empower relationship managers, and scale operations. Puja Sharma speaks with Deepak Dastrala, CEO, Purple Fabric, IDA, about the growing role of AI-driven intelligence in wealth management, the shift from technology-led to insight-led advisory models, and how firms can balance growth, productivity, trust, and compliance in an increasingly competitive landscape.

This evening, we unpack the day's market movements with an independent financial analyst, examine a high court precedent recognising bitcoin as money and capital with Werksmans Attorneys, explore how capital flows are taking centre stage at the Islamic Economic Summit with the Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions, discuss Standard Bank's response to growing demand for Shari'ah-compliant dealership funding, look at business efforts to help fix the City of Johannesburg with Business Leadership South Africa, and, in our SMME feature, explore how Gcwalisa is disrupting traditional retail culture. SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live stream

Through an expert panel, we explore Indonesia's Islamic finance landscape, spanning banking, capital markets, Takaful, social finance and MSME financing. We examine policy and regulatory priorities shaping a resilient Shariah-compliant ecosystem, alongside strategies to expand financial inclusion and improve access to finance for MSM enterprises. We discuss the growing role of Islamic fintech, collaboration among regulators, institutionsModerator:Nicholas Edmondes, Partner, Trowers & HamlinsPanelists:Anna Kristanty, Senior Vice President of International & Financial Institution Group, PT Bank Syariah IndonesiaChong Jun Wong, Assistant Vice President – Analyst, Financial Institution Group, Moody's RatingsEko Adi Irianto, Deputy Director, Department of Islamic Economy and Finance, Bank IndonesiaMochamad Imron, Senior Analyst, the Directorate of Banking, Financial Market and Other Financing Development, Directorate General of Stability and Financial Sector Development, Ministry of Finance Republic of IndonesiaRahman Hakim, Deputy Director – Islamic Banking Directorate – Shariah Banking Development and Regulation, Financial Services Authority (OJK)

Mufti Faraz Adam, Shariah Advisor – Digital Assets, Tokenisation & Web3, Fasset

Saibjan Khudayberdiyev, Head of Capital Market Development Department, National Agency for Prospective Projects of the Republic of Uzbekistan

We examine the next phase of Uzbekistan's Islamic finance agenda, including regulator-driven ecosystem development, the integration of international Shariah and prudential standards, capacity-building priorities, and the active role of state-owned enterprises and corporates in establishing a sustainable industry foundation.Moderator:Alisher Djumanov, Managing Partner, AD WealthPanelists:Bakhrom Numonov, Council Chairman, Association of Islamic Finance & TakafulBashar Al-Natoor, Managing Director and Global Head of Islamic Finance, Fitch RatingsBekhruzbek Ochilov, Investment Banking Director, ALKESAssociate Professor Dr Gapur Oziev, Managing Director, IKIACADMYMukhtar Umarov, Chairman, Assembly of Economy of Uzbekistan

A regional deep dive exploring how Uzbekistan can anchor an Islamic investment and capital-raising corridor across Central Asia. The session highlights opportunities for regional cross-border trade and capital flows, infrastructure financing, investment partnerships, and the policy measures needed to elevate Uzbekistan's competitiveness as an Islamic finance and capital market hub in the New Asia economic landscape.Moderator:Dr Adnan Aziz, Managing Director, Inclusive Resource ManagementPanelists:Alisher Djumanov, Managing Partner, AD WealthDiyor Isroilov, Head of Investor Center Coordination Unit, Ministry of Investment, Industryand Trade of the Republic of UzbekistanJames Sadler, Head of Debt Capital Markets and Structured Finance, Banking and Corporate Finance, Oman Investment BankLeah Weldon-Evans, Head of Islamic Capital Markets and Structuring, Simmons & Simmons Middle EastUlan Abylgaziev, Division Manager, Line of Finance Division, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector

Muzaffarjon Nizamidinov, Senior Principal, Line of Finance, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector

The U.S. State Department's Pax Silica initiative reframes Pax Americana for the AI age — chips, semiconductors, critical minerals, energy, data centers, payment rails. This week in Beijing, two of the Trilogy of Boards Patrick Wood predicted clicked into place. The Trilogy is now whole. In this two-and-a-half-hour conversation, Courtenay Turner and Patrick Wood — co-authors of The Final Betrayal: How Technocracy Destroyed America — walk the architecture being built around you: Pax Silica, the IMEC corridor, the Abraham Accords as the template for the China play, the Five Walls boxing China in, Gaza's new order under the Board of Peace, Taiwan as silicon shield and silicon hostage, the tokenization of property and the New York Stock Exchange, the occult roots of the technocratic movement, and how to think about preserving sovereignty, autonomy, and property in a rapidly closing system. Read the full essay: https://courtenayturner.substack.com/p/pax-silica ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ CHAPTERS ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 0:00 — Opening: The Petrodollar Ends, Pax Silica Begins 1:31 — Welcome to the Technocracy Roundtable 5:11 — Property, Rights, and the Founders' Distinction 6:44 — What Is Pax Silica? (Video Explainer) 9:08 — Locke, Private Property, and Sovereign Property 13:05 — The Regime That Comes With Tokenized Property 14:01 — Tokenization, Titles, and the Loss of Control 21:57 — When Your Home Becomes a Programmable Asset 24:58 — Sovereign Farm Rights and Self-Sufficiency 25:54 — Daniel's Silicon Kingdom: The Biblical Frame 29:22 — The State Department Pax Silica Declaration 30:45 — The Allies Joining the Corridor 34:29 — Terms-of-Service Control of Everything 39:05 — Why Technocratic Countries Rise to the Top 41:53 — Trump's Empire Strategy in Beijing 46:33 — How China Gets Boxed In: The Five Walls 51:46 — Global Power Shifts: BRICS, Gulf, India 58:18 — The Trump-Xi Meeting: Body Language and Substance 1:01:31 — Abraham Accords as the Template for China 1:06:54 — Israel, Zionism, and the Technocracy Conflation 1:11:56 — Gaza's New Order: USD1, CENTCOM, and the Board of Peace 1:15:13 — Gulf Sovereign Wealth, Islamic Finance, and Tokenization 1:25:32 — Pax Silica's New Power Triangle 1:37:53 — Taiwan and the Chip Leverage Question 1:45:02 — How the Trade Boards Replace the Global Order 1:52:25 — Why Technocracy Is Beyond Politics 1:56:04 — Occult Roots, AI Consciousness, and the 2025 Conclave 2:05:21 — HOAs as Control Layers 2:08:40 — Tokenization and the Financial Fallout 2:13:19 — Protecting Assets: Cash, Land Patents, UCC Article 8 2:30:00 — Closing: "Use AI to Destroy AI" ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ KEY NUMBERS & SOURCES MENTIONED ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ • New York Stock Exchange (ICE): $25 trillion in U.S. assets targeted for tokenization by end of 2026; $170 trillion globally • UN Security Council Resolution 2803: Board of Peace authorized November 17, 2025 • Trump-Xi Beijing summit: Boards of Trade and Investment agreed May 14, 2026 • Pax Silica Declaration: signed in Washington, December 12, 2025 • H.R. 3633 / Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act: passed July 17, 2025 by 294–134 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ FURTHER READING ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ • Courtenay Turner & Patrick Wood, The Final Betrayal: How Technocracy Destroyed America • Patrick Wood, The New Economics of Technocracy • Patrick Wood, "The China Card: Global Technocracy Is Emerging Under Trump's Reign" • Courtenay Turner, "The Tokenization of Everything" • Courtenay Turner, "The Governance Stack: How Technocracy Was Built Over 200 Years" • Henry Kissinger, Eric Schmidt & Craig Mundie, Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ CONNECT ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Courtenay Turner: • Substack • Website • X: @CourtenayTurner Patrick Wood: • Technocracy.News • X: @StopTechnocracy ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ The Final Betrayal: How Technocracy Destroyed America — co-authored by Courtenay Turner & Patrick Wood. Available through Coherent Publishing. #PaxSilica #Technocracy #Tokenization #PatrickWood #CourtenayTurner #TheFinalBetrayal #IMEC #CLARITYAct #Geopolitics #BeijingSummit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to The Firm Analyst everyone! Today, I've published the second aspiring solicitors knowledge or "ASK" session, focusing on breaking down the Islamic finance sector as a subset of commercial law. Several aspiring solicitors have asked me about the sector, so in this podcast I thought it best to lay out: (1) why law firms often take a sector approach; (2) what Islamic finance is and how it manifests in the legal world; and (3) what practice areas deal with the Islamic finance sector most often and how to get exposure to it as a lawyer. Enjoy!Link to access: https://linktr.ee/thefirmanalyst

How do you build a mission-driven brand that survives beyond a single personality - and still create real enterprise value? On this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, I speak with Bob Bush, founder and CEO of Mutombo Coffee, about building a purpose-driven specialty coffee company rooted in relationships, disciplined execution, and long-term thinking. Bob traces the origin of Mutombo Coffee from his friendship with NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo to the development of a “commerce over charity” model designed to create sustainable economic opportunity - particularly for women coffee farmers. Drawing on his background in finance and supply chain management, Bob explains how operational discipline and mission alignment must coexist if a social enterprise is going to scale. We discuss: Launching a consumer brand during COVID and the realities of supply chain disruption Managing key-person risk following Dikembe Mutombo's passing The operational complexity of international sourcing and distribution Leadership lessons for founders building mission-centered businesses Aligning profit with purpose without compromising either Bob also shares the evolution of the product strategy - from single-serve sachets and K-Cups to stroopwafels and espresso martini offerings - along with partnerships that have supported growth, including the Houston Rockets and Temple University. This conversation offers practical insight for business owners and management teams navigating growth, brand identity, and enterprise resilience. It's a case study in building sustainable systems, listening to customers, and proving that purpose and profitability are not mutually exclusive - but must be intentionally engineered. If you're interested in entrepreneurship, management, impact investing, or the mechanics behind scaling a mission-driven brand, this episode delivers both strategic perspective and operational lessons. ** Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder listeners can get 20% off of their order by using the discount code BTN20 here: insert web address https://www.mutombocoffee.com/collections/all   About Our Guest Bob Bush is a senior investment executive with experience across industries, geographies (USA, Europe, China, Middle East, and Africa), as well as asset classes (venture capital, private equity, Islamic Finance). He has engaged in various financial and operating special projects for sovereign-related entities, family businesses, family offices, investment companies, corporations, and startups. Bob provides live television commentary and keynotes at global conferences on innovation, social impact, sustainability, global investing, and international trade. His unique experiences, love for learning and teaching, as well as an established network of relationships, fuel his interests in innovative business models, public-private partnerships, and entrepreneurship. Bob's international experiences with multinational corporations and government advisory as well as his love for learning and teaching have given him a unique perspective on solving global challenges. About the Host: Dave Bookbinder is known as an expert in business valuation and he is the person that business owners and entrepreneurs reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries.    Dave is the author of two #1 best-selling books about the impact of human capital (PEOPLE!) on the valuation of a business enterprise called The NEW ROI: Return On Individuals & The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers.    He's on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people's contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company's most valuable asset.” Dave's book, A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know, was recognized as a top new release in Business and Valuation and is designed to provide practical insights and tools to help understand what really drives business value, how to prepare for an exit, and just make better decisions. He's also the host of the highly rated Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder business podcast which is enjoyed in more than 100 countries.  

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 Climate Agenda report, on how Islamic finance can support climate action, scale sustainable instruments and build climate-resilient communities across OIC economies. 

Allen Farrington and Harris Irfan explain that Bitcoin aligns with Islamic finance principles. They discuss riba (usury), fractional reserve banking, and why sound money naturally produces Islamic harmonious financial systems. Allen Farrington and Harris Irfa explain their seminal paper "Bitcoin, Fiat and Islamic Finance." They dive into why Islamic banking is an oxymoron, how riba (interest/usury) connects to fractional reserve banking, and why Bitcoin naturally produces Islamic-compliant financial systems. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com **NOTES:** - Global South spends half GDP on debt interest - Islamic finance industry worth $3+ trillion - Dinar used for 1000+ years in Islamic world - Fractional reserve creates money via lending - Sukuk are asset-backed Islamic bonds - Bitcoin enables prophetic economics principles 00:00 Start 01:56 Allen's backstory 03:13 Harris' background 05:09 Islamic banking is an oxymoron 08:10 Islamic finance will emerge on top of Bitcoin 12:46 Basics of Islamic finance 15:20 Riba (interest) 18:08 BTC mining in Islamic nations 24:07 managers & risk sharing 27:55 Flux 33:00 Is Bitcoin halal? 38:58 Islamic finance & a Bitcoin Standrd 41:42 Research response -

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 and State Bank reforms, offering strategic insights into regulatory transformation, market leadership, and new opportunities in financial inclusion and the Islamic economy. We hear from industry leaders on how to position for success in a changing landscape.Moderator:Dr Irum Saba, Director of the Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance, Institute of Business AdministrationPanelists:Azeem Pirani, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director, EFU Life AssuranceMuhammad Faisal Shaikh, Head, Shariah Compliance and Advisory, Faysal BankShauzab Ali, Principal Project Officer, Asian Development BankSyed Tanveer Hussain, Group Executive and SEVP - Corporate, Commercial and Investment Banking, Meezan Bank

How are Islamic financial institutions leveraging digital tools and fintech partnerships to transform service delivery, drive innovation, and expand financial inclusion? We explore how AI, mobile apps, and tech-enabled platforms are improving efficiency and customer experience, assess the regulatory and infrastructure challenges ahead, and ask how digital innovation can offer sustainable, scalable solutions for the growth of Islamic finance.Moderator:Syed Faraz Anwer, Partner, A.F. Ferguson & Co. (PwC Pakistan)Panelists:Husain Alkhaja, GCC Regional Director, DDCAPNaureen Hyat, Financial Inclusion SpecialistNoshad Minhas, CEO and Co-Founder, Walee Financial ServicesSaleemullah Shaikh, Head of Islamic Banking, HabibMetro

Moderator:Azhar Aslam, Head Islamic Banking, Pakistan, Standard Chartered SaadiqPanelists:Dr Mufti Irshad Ahmad Aijaz, Member Shariah Board, Standard Chartered Bank PakistanDr Mufti Muhammad Sarfaraz Nihal, Resident Shariah Board Member, Standard Chartered Bank PakistanMufti Muhammad Abdul Mubeen, Group Head Shariah, Standard Chartered Bank, Member Shariah Board, Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan & Shariah Committee, Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad Malaysia

Adnan Fasih, Group Head, Islamic Banking, Habib Bank AG ZurichZaid Naveed, Head Business Strategy and Market Intelligence, Habib Bank AG Zurich

Mustafa Adil, Head of Islamic Finance, Data and Analytics, London Stock Exchange Group

In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Nasser Baker Al Kahtani, the executive director at AGFUND, discusses the fund's mission to lift people out of poverty through inclusive financial systems, Islamic finance solutions and technology-driven tools for small farmers.

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Fahad Hamad Al-Sulaiti, Director General, Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD), on the role QFFD sees for the private sector in scaling impact through different financing mechanisms and the organization's Islamic finance involvement

In this episode of Highway to Higher Ed, Alex talks to Hamzah Henshaw of Five Before College. Born and raised in Boston, he accepted Islam in 1994 while attending St. Mark's, a suburban boarding school in Southborough, MA. He graduated from Harvard College, where heconcentrated in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations with a minor in economics. He began his career in the field of Islamic Finance, working for Rockefeller in New York and Saudi Arabia. Hamza transitioned to the field of education and got various opportunities to teach at the top institutes around the world. He has been Dean of students at Al-Noor Academy overseeing the dual enrollment program, and serving as the college/guidance counselor for the high school. During COVID, when everything shutdown and whole the world turned to online, he began to share his experiences online and helped thousands of students in various parts of the world with diverse backgrounds. That became a stepping stone for his current initiative: Five Before College. Alex and Hamzah discuss; Hamzah's background and path into teaching, how he transition into college counselling, methodology in his consulting, helping Islamic students pursue higher education while remaining true to their faith, his impressions of the landscape evolution in the current age and finally shares a story of a students college essay which got him a call from the President of Mexico.

Aminah Farid, IFN Journalist, interviews Shahariah Shaharudin, President of Saturna Sdn Bhd, on 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. 

Aminah Farid, IFN Journalist, interviews Sherif Essam Abdul Rahman, Senior Manager in Product Management at International Turnkey Systems (ITS) on ITS' role in Islamic finance and how ITS platform works to protect investors.

Francis Nantha, IFN Investor Editor, interviews Richard Khoo, Vice President of Exim Bank Malaysia on the benefits of Islamic finance on Malaysian economic trade and exports.

Aminah Farid, IFN Journalist, interviews Oliver Agha, founder of Agha & Co law firm and IFN columnist on which Islamic finance markets globally have been making significant progress.

Aminah Farid, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Wan Asnur, Head of Legal and Corporate Branch at Malaysia's Attorney General Chambers on the state of Islamic finance in Malaysia.

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Mohamed Damak, Managing Director and Global Head of Islamic Finance, S&P Global Ratings, on the market alignment with AAOIFI's Standard 62 and its potential impact on Sukuk structures and investor appetite.

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Alisher Djumanov, Founder and Managing Partner, AD Wealth Family Office, on asset allocation in Sukuk and Islamic instruments, and the growth of Islamic finance in emerging markets.

How do we further blend Shariah principles with ethical and equitable financial solutions to provide positive financial, social, and environmental outcomes? How can the impact of these initiatives be effectively measured? What's on offer from Waqf, Zakat, Sadaqah and Qard Hasan and how can we maximise the potential of new products such as social impact Sukuk? We ask an expert panel.Moderator:Elias Moubarak, Partner, Trowers & HamlinsPanelists:Dr Hamim Syahrum Ahmad Mokhtar, Lead Specialist, Capacity Development, Islamic Financial Services BoardDr Jane Chang, Director, Social Value MalaysiaDr Mohamed Damak, Managing Director and Global Head of Islamic Finance, S&P Global RatingsProfessor Dr Nurdianawati Irwani Abdullah, Department of Finance, Kuliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences, International Islamic University MalaysiaDr Rusni Hassan, Professor and Dean, IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance

Exploring innovation, Shariah compliance, and responsible AI Adoption.Interviewee: Professor Dr Aznan Hasan, Chairman, Shariah Advisory Council of the SCInterviewer: Vineeta Tan, Managing Editor and Director, Islamic Finance news

(0:00) Intro (0:10) Ghair Muslim Shohar se Nikah Khatam Karne ka Tareeqa? (0:52) USA mein Bathroom Direction ka Masla? (1:47) Walida ki Khidmat vs Nikah(3:26) Bad-Tameez Shohar ka Hukm Manna Lazmi Hai? (4:43) US mein Ahl-e-Kitaab se Nikah ka Hukm (6:40) Nazar Lagne ka Pata Kaise Chale? (11:13) USA mein Ghareeb Syed ka Fiqhi Masla (12:03) Walida Apni Beti ke Susraal Mein Kitni Der Reh Sakti Hai? (13:16) US mein Doosri Shadi ka Masla (13:38) Islamic Finance in USA (Mortgage par Ghar)? (24:34) Beta Aalim Banna Chahta Hai, Walid Mana Karain To? (31:34) Ghalat Videos ka Hal (32:09) Chand Dekh Kar Roza Rakhna ya Kholna? (36:30) Sayyad Bewah ko Zakaat Dena Jaiz Hai? (37:07) Drop Shipping — Jaiz ya Najaiz? (38:35) Printed Banners Bechna — Kya Masla Hai? (40:52) "Sana'at e Injimad" aur Qur'ani Waqiaat (Hazrat Haroon AS) (42:27) Partnership Agreement ka Masla (42:57) Doosri Shadi ka Mashwara Dena (43:33) Middle East ke Peghambaron ki Pehchaan (44:47) Har Qaum mein Peghambaron ka Yaqeeni Wujood (45:45) Insurance Problems(47:38) USA (Har State) mein Ro'yat-e-Hilal ka Masla (49:43) Gustakhi ya Kufr ka Fatwa Musalman Par Lagana? (51:33) English mein Namaz aur Qur'an Parhna Jaiz Hai? (52:30) Kya Nabi ﷺ Roz-e-Qayamat Ye Farmayenge? (52:45) Nabi ﷺ ki Aakhri Zindagi (53:00) Zakaat ke Paise mein Sadqa ki Niyyat Karna (53:15) Nabaligh Bachay ke Paise par Zakaat? (54:56) Sharab ka Shar'i Hukm (55:36) America mein Co-Education ka Masla (57:04) Soodi Qarz Lena Jaiz Hai? (57:28) Bahar Ke Mulkon ka Sabse Bara Masla (59:49) Al Madina Institute of Knowledge(1:00:46) USA mein Khilafat Qaim Karne ka Tareeqa? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This panel will present Malaysia as a compelling investment destination, showcasing how a resilient economy thrives on a deep and liquid capital market. Discussions will explore Malaysia's investment track record, growth potential, and long-term value creation, all grounded in strong governance, international best practices, and a robust investor protection framework. These strengths reinforce investor confidence and underscore Malaysia's reliability as a trusted gateway into ASEAN's dynamic economy—aligned with Oman Vision 2040's goals of economic diversification, sustainability, and enhanced global partnerships.Moderator:Bilal Parvaiz, CEO, Standard Chartered Saadiq MalaysiaPanelists:Azman Mokhtar, Chairman, MIFC Leadership CouncilFad'l Mohamed, CEO, Bursa MalaysiaProfessor Dr Aznan Hasan, Shariah Advisory Council, Securities Commission MalaysiaAzizah Mohd Yatim, CEO, CGS International Securities MalaysiaSaif Shawqi, Director, Fitch Ratings

This presentation highlights Malaysia's competitive edge as the leader in Islamic finance, showcasing its potential to connect markets, ideas, and capital flows across borders. Leveraging a strong regulatory framework, deep market expertise, and a proven record of innovation, Malaysia continues to bridge opportunities between domestic strengths and international aspirations. It will also highlight Malaysia's role in building investment corridors, enhance market connectivity, and unlock sustainable growth opportunities.Azman Mokhtar, Chairman, MIFC Leadership Council

Mohamad Safri Shahul Hamid , CEO, International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation

How have Islamic capital markets performed and what is a realistic assessment of financial institution, corporate and Sovereign Sukuk markets? Is the UK leveraging on its reputation for innovative capital market products and services? How can London cement its position as a listing and arranging centre for international Shariah compliant capital market transactions and funds? What further opportunities are offered by green and sustainable Sukuk?Moderator:Lawrence Oliver, Executive Director, Deputy CEO, DDCAP Group/ETHOS AFPPanelists:Dr Mohamed Damak, Managing Director and Global Head of Islamic Finance, S&P Global RatingsNadim Zaman, Managing Director, Head of Origination, LBBWSimone Utermarck, Senior Director, Sustainable Finance, International Capital Market AssociationValerie O'Flaherty, Head of Irish and UK Debt listing, Euronext

How is technology reshaping the UK Islamic finance landscape? We explore the evolving role of Islamic fintechs, shifting consumer expectations, and whether niche Shariah-compliant segments are being adequately served. What innovations are improving user experience, and what can be learnt from global peers?Moderator:Nitish Bhojnagarwala, Associate Managing Director, Financial Institutions Group, Moody's RatingsPanelists:Arshadur Rahman, Senior Manager, Bank of EnglandRafiza Ghazali, CEO, KAF Digital BankStella Cox, Managing Director, DDCAP GroupDr Usman Chaudry, Chief Risk Officer and Executive Director, Gatehouse Bank

With a new administration and evolving trade frameworks, we assess the strategic outlook for the UK's Islamic finance industry both domestically and internationally. We examine priority sectors for regulatory reform, potential policy incentives to stimulate growth, and the integration of Shariah-compliant financial products into mainstream finance. The discussion will also address the development of scalable Islamic offerings to enhance market penetration and financial inclusion.Moderator: Mohammed Paracha, Head of Middle East, Norton Rose FulbrightPanelists:Ahsan Ali, Managing Director and Head, Islamic Corporate and Investment Banking, Standard Chartered SaadiqBashar Al Natoor, Managing Director and Global Head of Islamic Finance, Fitch RatingsDanesh Mahadeva, Chief Financial Officer, Gatehouse BankMoad Giebaly, Partner, Trowers & HamlinsThominah Talukdar, Senior Consultant, Avyse Partners

Help us expand our Muslim media project here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipWealth and its accumulation is an obsession for many of us. But how much is too much, and what social and ethical value should we place on our finances? We speak to Umer Suleman, the Chief Risk Officer overseeing Shariah and compliance at Wahed. For someone involved in the investment sector, what he shares may surprise many of you.You can find Umer Suleman here:LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/umersulemanWahed: https://www.wahed.com/author/umerBecome a member here:https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipOr give your one-off donation here:https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/donateListen to the audio version of the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636aApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merchFind us on:X: https://x.com/thinking_muslimLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-thinking-muslim/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslimBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingmuslim.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@thinkingmuslimpodcastFind Muhammad Jalal here:X: https://twitter.com/jalalaynInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jalalayns/Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.comWebsite Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.comDisclaimer:The views expressed in this video are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent the views of the host, producers, platform, or any affiliated organisation. This content is provided for lawful, informational, and analytical purposes only, and should not be taken as professional advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and digital innovation.

This episode examines the growth trajectory of Indonesia's Islamic capital market, as Irwan Abdalloh, Vice Director of Islamic Capital Market – Indonesia Stock Exchange, speaks to IFN about investor trends, market innovation, new regulations and the broader Islamic finance outlook.

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.

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

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Tim Dieppe, the head of public policy at Christian Concern, joins Dr Gavin Ashenden for this 97th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald, to discuss his new book, The Challenge of Islam. This book discusses the increasing influence of Islam in the UK and how non-Muslims might respond. Chapters include: “Is Islam a Religion of Peace?”, “Is Islam Antisemitic?”, “What's wrong with Multiculturalism?”, and “What's wrong with Islamic Finance?” The book concludes with some policy proposals that would make a difference. In their conversation, Mr Dieppe and Dr Ashenden also confront the theological question of whether Allah is the same as the God of the Bible.

About Robert BushRobert Bush's career in global finance and entrepreneurship exemplifies a remarkable journey of extensive expertise across a broad spectrum of industries, including commodities, agriculture, and financial services. His professional engagements span multiple geographies—the USA, Europe, China, the Middle East, and Africa—and encompass diverse asset classes such as venture capital, private equity, and Islamic Finance.Mr. Bush has successfully managed and executed financial and operational projects for various entities, including sovereign-related organizations, family businesses, family offices, investment firms, corporations, and startups. Throughout his distinguished career, he has participated in transactions worth more than $30 billion and co-managed assets totaling nearly USD 10 billion.https://www.mutombocoffee.com/Member Link: https://www.mutombocoffee.com/discount/Worked25VIP Code: Worked25Offer: 25% off on a minimum purchase of $40 from our website.----------------------------------About Larry O'Nan Little did I know in September of 1972 that my life was about to radically change over the next few years. I had no idea what was about to happen to me—and to many thousands of others. What started with one task soon became a major funding initiative. One success leads to another. Whatever my team and I were doing was working. We had no coaching. We were encouraged to take risks—and the risks were paying off. The ministry I was serving with at the time was experiencing accelerated growth in many ways. I was a small part of this. I was keenly aware that if my area of responsibility was successful, more people could experience spiritual transformation. Independent of me, the ministry decided that considerably more funding was needed. Soon, a billion-dollar vision became the goal. This type of for ministry expansion had never been raised before.https://larryonan.com/----------------------------------When It Worked Podcasthttps://getoffthedamnphone.com/podcast

Throughout history, faith-driven philanthropists, from the Cadbury family to the Aga Khan to the Bloombergs, have given generously to help those in need. But does wealth always lead to generosity? Is it possible to be wealthy and live according to faith values? And in an age of social media influencers and lavish lifestyles, how are young people's financial values being shaped? Azim Ahmed is joined by four guests to discuss the issues: Rhys Parry is a Christian business consultant known as the Money Monk and a trainee Anglican priest. Dr Asif Zaman is a principal lecturer and Head of Department at Cardiff Metropolitan University, with a specialism in Islamic Finance. Dr Gemma Simmonds is a sister of the Congregation of Jesus, Ecumenical Canon of St. Asaph Cathedral and a senior research fellow at the Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology in Cambridge. Rabbi Raphael Zarum is a dean at the London School of Jewish Studies and currently holds the Rabbi Sacks Chair of Modern Jewish Thought.

Jason discusses the topic of halal investing, highlighting its impact on a significant portion of the global population. He also analyzed the imbalance in household formations and completions since the great recession and its effects on the real estate market, suggesting a "Refi Till Ya Die®" strategy for investors. Lastly, he shared his extensive travels, the importance of learning English, and announced an upcoming event, "Empowered Investor Live," in Orange County, California. Jason then welcomes Dilshod Jumaniyazov as they discuss the concept of halal investing, which aligns with Islamic rules and laws, and its potential appeal to non-Muslims interested in social, responsible, and ethical investing. They also explore the rules and principles of Islamic finance, including the concept of 'halal' or permissible sources of revenue, Islamic mortgages, and the compliance of companies like Apple with Islamic finance principles. Lastly, they touch on the importance of halal investing for non-Muslims, the differences between socially responsible investments and halal investments, and the role of financial screening in halal investing. #HalalInvesting #IslamicFinance #ShariaCompliant #EthicalInvesting #SocialImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance #ESGInvesting #MuslimFinance #InvestmentTips Key Takeaways: Jason's editorial 1:18 We're back! 1:55 Chart: Formations vs. Completions 4:21 Article: Cities Where Home Prices More than Doubled in a Decade 9:15 A few SILLY comments: Ai Smart Translation and "coping" 14:31 Save the Date: Empowered Investor Live, April 4 to 6, 2025 https://empoweredinvestor.com/ Dilshod Jumaniyazov interview 15:16 Welcome Dilshod 16:10 What is Halal Investing 17:25 Accounting and Auditing for Islamic Financial Institutions 18:54 No interest debt and Ignoring the rules 24:02 Halal compliant/non-compliant companies 30:54 Why should a non-muslim care about this? 33:32 Purification https://musaffa.com/   Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com  

Harris Irfan, CEO Cordoba Capital Markets & Advisor at @OnrampMENA joins me to discuss challenges and opportunities within Islamic finance, ethics of finance in business and the intersection of Islamic finance and Bitcoin. Harris highlights building a financial system focused on real economy transactions, sharing insights on finance, custody, and Bitcoin investment.  Summary In this conversation, Harris Irfan discusses his journey from conventional finance to Islamic finance and Bitcoin. He explores the challenges and opportunities within Islamic finance, particularly in relation to ethical finance and risk-sharing principles. The discussion delves into the intersection of Islamic finance and Bitcoin, highlighting the potential for Bitcoin to serve as a sound monetary system that aligns with Islamic principles. Harris emphasizes the importance of creating a financial system that prioritizes real economy transactions over speculative practices, and he shares insights on the future of finance, custody, and investment decisions in a Bitcoin standard. Takeaways Harris Irfan transitioned from conventional finance to Islamic finance and Bitcoin. Islamic finance emphasizes ethical finance and risk-sharing principles. Bitcoin is viewed as a modern form of sound money, potentially more Islamic than gold. The challenges of Islamic finance are exacerbated by the fiat banking system. Custody solutions for Bitcoin are evolving, with a focus on self-custody. Cultural perspectives on money influence the adoption of Bitcoin in Muslim communities. Trade finance can be structured to align incentives between investors and businesses. The VC industry may need to adapt to a sound money standard. Hurdle rates for investments will change in a Bitcoin economy. Optimism about the future of Bitcoin is essential for its growth. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro  (01:04) - Harris's background with finance & Islamic banking (07:44) - Comparing Fiat banking with Islamic finance  (12:06) - The intersection of Islamic finance and Bitcoin (18:21) - Custodying Bitcoin - Individuals vs. Trusted custodians (25:51) - What are misconceptions about Bitcoin among muslims? (30:20) - What are the cultural differences when operating on a Fiat Standard vs Sound Money Standard? (33:27) - What does it mean to share risk in finance? (39:12) - The viability of different financial models (45:35) - What would finance look like in a Full Reserve Bitcoin banking world? (54:17) - How does one navigate with morality & ethics in the current Fiat world? (59:00) - Bitcoin compared to hurdle rates in investment decisions (1:02:11) - Outro Includes Paid Partnerships (16:04) - Sponsors (38:11) - Sponsor Links:  https://x.com/harris_irfan  https://www.ccmkts.com/ Sponsors: Bold Bitcoin CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) mempool.space/accelerator  Stephan Livera links: Follow me on X: @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Subscribe to Substack