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This lecture was recorded by Alderman Alastair King on 14th April 2025 at Guildhall, London.Alastair King is the 696th Lord Mayor of the City of LondonHis civic responsibilities began when he was first elected as Common Councillor for Queenhithe Ward in 1999 – giving him over 24 years' uninterrupted service; he was appointed Deputy for the Ward in 2006and elected Alderman in 2016 – serving as Aldermanic Sheriff 2022-23.He sits on the Governing Bodies of the Bridewell Royal Hospital, the Samuel Wilson Loans Trust, Morden College and Emanuel Hospital. A Liveryman of 11 City Livery Companies, Alastair also serves as Chairman of The British Liver Trust and Chairman of Onside Youth Zone,Haringey Project.Early in his career, Alastair was a lawyer and practiced as a solicitor at leading international law firm Baker & McKenzie in the City and in Asia.Alastair later held senior positions at SPARK Ventures (formally NewMedia SPARK PLC) a pioneering technology venture capital company in London, and was Managing Director at Galahad Capital Plc.He is the founder and Chairman of Naisbitt King Asset Management Limited (NKAML), an FCA-authorised asset management company, specialising in managing segregated portfolios of investment grade fixed income securities. NKAML constructs bespoke portfolios, often with special reference to Environmental, Social and Governance characteristics. It also has experience with sukuk/Shariah-compliant investments and publishes the Naisbitt King Bond Market Update every month.The transcript of the lecture is available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/2025-annual-lord-mayors-eventGresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todayWebsite:  https://gresham.ac.ukTwitter:  https://twitter.com/greshamcollegeFacebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollegeSupport Us: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todaySupport the show

Kano State in northwest Nigeria is a land of paradox. The ancient home of the Hausa people, it has ties back to the oldest civilizations in West Africa. Muslim since around the 12th century, the region remained largely self-administered during the era of British colonialism, and never significantly adopted Christianity or Western culture and values as in other parts of Nigeria. In 2000, Kano instituted Shariah law. But by that time, the city of Kano was also the center of a large and active film industry, dubbed Kannywood. And it would soon be home to a nascent coterie of hip-hop artists. There followed a series of high-profile conflicts and crises between these forces of religion, politics and art in the years since. But as the Afropop crew discovered in 2017, Kano has achieved a delicate balance that allows film and music to continue apace under the watchful eye of clerics and a censorship board. We visit studios producing local nanaye music, with its echoes of Hausa tradition and Indian film music. We also meet young Hausa hip-hop artists striving to develop careers under uniquely challenging circumstances. Produced by Banning Eyre and Sean Barlow APWW #757

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Bismillahi Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, and may blessings and peace be upon the best of messengers, our master Mohammad, and upon all his family and companions... Bukhari extracted in his Sahih on the authority of Muhammad Bin Ziyad that he said, I heard Abu Hurairah (ra) say: that the Prophet (saw) said, or he said: Abu Al-Qasim (saw) said: «صوموا لِرُؤيتِهِ وأَفْطِرُوا لرؤيتِهِ فإنْ غُـبِّيَ عليكم فَعُدُّوا ثَلَاثِينَ»“Observe fast on sighting it (the new moon) and break it on sighting it. But if (due to clouds) the actual position of the moon is concealed from you, you should then complete thirty days.” After investigating the new moon of Shawwal on this blessed eve of Sunday, the sighting of the new moon has been confirmed according to the Shariah requirements. Accordingly, tomorrow, Sunday, will be the first day of the month of Shawwal and the first day of the blessed Eid al-Fitr. On this occasion, Hizb ut Tahrir extends its sincere congratulations to the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of blessed Eid al-Fitr, asking Allah to bring it back next year with its state established, its Deen empowered, and its honorable Islam glorified. I also extend special congratulations, on behalf of myself and the Head of the Central Media Office of Hizb ut Tahrir and all the brothers and sisters working in its departments and units, to the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, the eminent scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah (may Allah protect him). We ask Allah (swt) to grant him success in fulfilling the glad tidings of the Messenger of Allah (saw) of the establishment of the second Khilafah Rashidah (Rightly-Guided Caliphate) on the method of the Prophethood at his hands. While we are pained by the decades-long scourge of wars that have plagued our Islamic Ummah, as one de-escalates another erupts, decimating its people and claiming their lives—not least is the brutal war that has been ongoing against our people in Gaza and the West Bank since October 7, 2023—we nevertheless anticipate a change that is beginning to unfold, transforming the state of the Islamic Ummah from one of killing and humiliation to one of victory and glory, and, Allah willing, bringing an end to the Ummah's tragedies. Since the Arab Spring revolutions, then Operation Flood of Al-Aqsa and the fall of the criminal Bashar al-Assad, the Islamic Ummah has been in a state of turmoil and conflict with the reality imposed upon it by the West. It has become more acutely aware of the ugliness of this reality and more eager to free itself from it. It has grown closer to Islam, becoming stronger and more determined to confront its rulers in an attempt to reclaim its authority from them. The Ummah has experienced the toll of remaining under the yoke of agent regimes. It has witnessed with its own eyes the rulers' squandering of its wealth to the kuffar, colonialist West, their abandonment of it and its causes, their prevention of armies from mobilizing to rescue Palestine from the clutches of the criminal Jews, the blatant Western interference in its religion and its integrity, and the attempt to force it to bow its head to the Jewish entity, leaving it with the choice between normalization and death. All these scenes and events have made it realize that without the rule of Islam, it will remain colonized, targeted, and humiliated. Its conviction of its need for a Khilafah (Caliphate) state has been strengthened, and indeed, the Khilafah (Caliphate) has become its quest. By the grace of Allah, the Ummah has begun to find its way and no longer accepts postponing the implementation of Islam as a way of life. It has a clear and blatant aversion to secularism. In Ash-Sham, it is demanding that its new rulers declare it purely for Allah alone, and in all the lands, it is monitoring them, asking Allah to grant them success and guidance. The West is at its weakest point in controlling the Ummah, and therefore it is at its fiercest,

In this honest discussion about the state of Shariah harmonization and legal landscape of Islamic finance, Mohammed Paracha, Norton Rose Fulbright's head of Middle East and the co-founder of Nester, shares with IFN Managing Editor Vineeta Tan that while there's been promising laudable efforts, the industry still needs to do more. He also shares how fintech could be the next exciting chapter in the industry's growth story. 

Through a series of short, punchy presentations we examine the merits of various asset classes from an investor's viewpoint. With each asset class presented by a recognized market practitioner, we offer a critical assessment of Islamic investment opportunities, from private capital, to Sukuk, to equities, to real estate. Which asset class will prevail?Moderator:Vineeta Tan, Director, REDmoney and Managing Editor of IFN InvestorPanelists:Jaber Al Noumani, CFO – Finance and Procurement, OQ Exploration and ProductionKhalid Howladar, Chairman, MRHB.NetworkLouis Hems, Commercial Director, Dubai Gold and Commodities ExchangePatrick Drum, Fixed Income Lead and Portfolio Manager, Saturna CapitalWalid Shalan, Group Chief Financial Officer, Estithmar Holding

How much further can regional Shariah compliant asset owners and managers incorporate green and sustainable considerations into investment decisions, while at the same time encouraging investee companies to manage climate risk? What is a current assessment of regulatory frameworks and their influence on Shariah compliant investment decisions? Is sufficient regional Shariah compliant capital being channeled into energy transition, and are we maximizing the potential of green Sukuk?Moderator:Sohail Zubairi, Green Islamic Finance SpecialistPanelists:Faisal Ali, Senior Portfolio Manager, AzimutLuma Saqqaf, Founder and CEO, Ajyal SustainabilityMona Zeineldin, Managing Director, Emerging Capital Management Partners

What are current market trends in private capital and what are the underlying factors driving growth? What opportunities are on offer for regional Shariah compliant private capital investment, and if we examine asset-backed credit, venture funds, private equity, real assets, and real estate sectors, where will we see the growth? Can private capital more effectively fund Shariah compliant startups and foster innovation across global markets?Moderator:Alexander Armstrong, Director, Aditum CapitalPanelists:Anita Wieja-Caruba, Associate Director, Policy and Legal, Dubai Financial Services AuthorityLo'ai Bataineh, CEO, Ominvest Capital DIFCMohammed Parekh, Managing Director, MRP Premier GroupRuslan Akhmedzyanov, Head of Transaction Advisory, Ypsilon Capital (DIFC)Walter Gontarek, CEO and Chairman, Channel Capital Advisors

What trends are influencing Islamic investment management in terms of investment patterns, asset allocation and product development? Has Islamic asset management been positioned and promoted effectively, and what more could be done? Has increased demand for Shariah compliant investment products impacted global investment patterns? We ask an expert panel.Moderator:Oliver Agha, Professional Associate, Outer Temple ChambersPanelists:Alisher Djumanov, Founder, AD WealthFahd Chaudhry, Director, Client Coverage MENA, CIS and Turkey, S&P Dow Jones IndicesHakan Ozyon, CEO, Hejaz Financial ServicesMehdi Popotte, Portfolio Manager, Arqaam Capital

For the first time in decades, the question of how Syria will be governed is wide open. The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime at the hands of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, an armed Islamist group with former ties to al-Qaeda, has left Syria in uncharted territory. Its de facto leader, Ahmed Al Shaara, has pledged a vision of a pluralistic Syria governed by civil institutions rather than dictatorship or ideology. But can Syria's new rulers deliver on that promise? Will this moment mark the beginning of an inclusive, secular democracy, or will Islamist rule take hold? And can Syria's fractured society—divided by years of war and sectarian tensions—unite around a new national identity? Dr. Olivier Roy, Professor of Political Science at the European University Institute, and Ziad Majed, Professor of International Relations at the American University of Paris, join host Gonul Tol to explore the challenges and possibilities that lie ahead for Syria.

The latest episode of Couchonomics with Arjun is now live from Riyadh, in collaboration with Jeel, Riyad Bank's innovation center. Joining us are Morrad Irsane and Sharene Lee, co-founders of Takadao, a company redefining insurance through #blockchain and #Web3 technology. Their vision? To create a decentralized, transparent alternative to traditional insurance that aligns with #IslamicFinance principles and empowers underserved communities.Tune in now to discover how Takadao is changing the narrative with ethical, technology-driven solutions for community support! This episode is available on all platformsOur website

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Moderator:Professor Dr Zurina Binti Shafii, Shariah Board Member, Standard Chartered Bank MalaysiaPanelists:Professor Dr Ashraf Md Hashim, Internal Shariah Supervision Committee Member, Standard Chartered Bank UAEDr Mufti Irshad Ahmad Aijaz, Shariah Board Member, Standard Chartered Bank PakistanDr Ahcene Lahsasna, Chairman, Internal Shariah Supervision Committee, SCB UAE and Shariah Board SCB MalaysiaDr Mufti Muhammad Sarfaraz Nihal, Resident Shariah Board Member, Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan

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

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

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.

Shariah Harris made history in 2017, becoming the first African American women to play in the highest level of polo in the US as well as being the first African American women in the US Women's Open in 2024. Also, we sit in on a classroom session with Monty Roberts teaching students how to train a horse to go in to small spaces without whipping or force. Listen in...Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor: HandsOn Gloves, All-In-One Shedding/Bathing/GroomingGlovesGuest: Shariah HarrisGuest: Monty RobertsSupport for this episode also provided by Monty Roberts EQUUS Online UniversityMonty's CalendarGet more Training Tips from Ask MontyPlease follow Monty Roberts on FacebookFollow Monty Roberts on Twitter or on InstagramSee more at: MontyRoberts.comHear all the shows on the Horse Radio Network

Shariah Harris made history in 2017, becoming the first African American women to play in the highest level of polo in the US as well as being the first African American women in the US Women's Open in 2024. Also, we sit in on a classroom session with Monty Roberts teaching students how to train a horse to go in to small spaces without whipping or force. Listen in...Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor: HandsOn Gloves, All-In-One Shedding/Bathing/GroomingGlovesGuest: Shariah HarrisGuest: Monty RobertsSupport for this episode also provided by Monty Roberts EQUUS Online UniversityMonty's CalendarGet more Training Tips from Ask MontyPlease follow Monty Roberts on FacebookFollow Monty Roberts on Twitter or on InstagramSee more at: MontyRoberts.comHear all the shows on the Horse Radio Network

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

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

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

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

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 for growth if we examine asset-backed credit, venture funds, private equity, real assets, and real estate sectors?Moderator:Walter Gontarek, CEO and Chairman, Channel Capital AdvisorsPanelists:Ahmad Shahizam Mohd Shariff, General Partner, Mekar CapitalMichael Rainey, Partner, King & SpaldingMohammed Saifullah Khan, CEO, Ebdaa Islamic Finance ConsultancySaad Adada, Founder and Managing Director, Mnaara Limited

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 mitigated by asset owners and managers? How are savings and investment rates being stimulated in the UK, and are suitable Shariah compliant products being developed to meet market needs?Moderator:Olga De Tapia, Global Head of ETFs and Indexing Sales and Global Head of Portfolio Advisory Solutions and OCIO Sales, HSBC Asset ManagementPanelists:Hakan Ozyon, CEO, Hejaz Financial ServicesJesal Mistry, Head of DC Investments, Legal & General Investment ManagementIbrahim Khan, Co-founder, IslamicfinanceguruMichael Whealon, Partner, Ethos InvestRobert Dickson, UK Head of ETF Sales and Distribution, HANetf

On Wednesday, 4th September 2024, the Department for Islamic Legal Studies at the Al-Mahdi Institute (AMI) hosted a research seminar by Dr. Rafisah Mat Radzi (Universiti Sains Malaysia & AMI) on the topic of Islamic fintech innovations, focusing specifically on Shariah-compliant e-wallet transactions in Malaysia. The seminar was a highly informative session, providing valuable insights into the future of Islamic fintech and the practical steps needed to ensure Shariah compliance in digital finance. Dr. Mat Radzi's presentation delved into the rising prominence of e-wallets in Malaysia's financial landscape and the need for clear Shariah guidelines within the Islamic finance industry to address this growing trend. Highlighting a gap in Shariah-compliant frameworks for e-wallets, she examined existing practices in both Indonesia and Malaysia, and proposed a framework grounded in Shariah principles that could be adopted by service providers and regulatory authorities alike. Drawing from a wealth of primary research, including insights from Shariah advisors in the banking sector, Dr. Mat Radzi provided an in-depth analysis of the Shariah issues concerning e-money transactions. Her findings underscored the need for further alignment between fintech innovations and Islamic jurisprudence, ensuring that digital payment systems uphold the ethical and legal standards required by Shariah. The seminar concluded with a dynamic discussion among attendees, who engaged Dr. Mat Radzi on the challenges and opportunities in establishing a compliant framework for e-wallets. Her research, backed by international and national funding, showcased her expertise in Islamic finance, particularly in areas such as sukuk, crowdfunding, and Shariah-compliant financial products.

What services do market operators in the equity crowdfunding sector offer, and how is this evolving? How is ECF and peer-to-peer financing facilitating crucial funding for the SME sector, and how can ECF be used for impact, social and sustainable investing? What are opportunities and structures for early-stage Shariah compliant venture capital, and can the success of large global venture funds be emulated regionally? Finally, what does the development and evolution of digital assets such as digital currencies, tokens and new forms of crowdfunding mean for the Islamic financial services sector in Southeast Asia?Moderator:Vineeta Tan, Managing Editor and Director, Islamic Finance newsPanelists:Bikesh Lakhmichand, CEO, 1337 VenturesJun Jie Yoon, Founder and CEO, Capsphere SME FinancingAng Xing Xian, Co-founder and CEO, CapBay

What are corporates and financial institutions looking for from Islamic hedging tools? What exposures can realistically be managed and how do Islamic hedging tools fit into a wider risk management framework? What can and cannot be structured, and what are the most prominent principles hedging tools are based on? What is the Tahawwut Master Agreement and why is it important? How can hedging tools be used for specific purposes such as Islamic energy commodity derivative trades?Moderator:Abdulkader Thomas, Group President and CEO, SHAPE Knowledge ServicesPanelists:Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, Senior Executive Vice President & Head Shariah Compliance, Meezan BankMohamed Iqbal Mohamed Iqbal, Independent Non-Executive Director, Agrobank MalaysiaDr Mohammad Mahbubi, Chairman, Sidogiri Islamic Institute

Top Eco-Friendly Stocks are from the Corporate Knights rankings. Plus, Reddit's best ethical companies and an article listing Shariah-compliant stocks. By Ron Robins, MBA Podcast: Top Eco-Friendly Stocks Transcript & Links, Episode 137, September 6, 2024 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to this podcast episode 137 published September 6, 2024, titled “Top Eco-Friendly Stocks.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Now, remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don't receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the articles for more company and stock information. ------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Best Ethical Companies To Invest In According to Reddit The first article I'm reviewing is titled 7 Best Ethical Companies To Invest In According to Reddit. It's by Affan Mir and found on insidermonkey.com. Here are some quotes. “Our Methodology The companies are listed in ascending order of the number of hedge fund holders as of the second quarter of 2024. The hedge fund data was taken from our database of over 900 elite hedge funds… Our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. 7. HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (NYSE:HASI) Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 16 The company invests in behind-the-meter (BTM) building or facility-specific distributed energy projects, which are tailored to reduce energy consumption or costs for specific buildings or facilities. 6. Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) Hedge Fund Holders: 42 Ecolab Inc. … initially, the company focused on innovative cleaning products but has since become a major player in the water, hygiene, and energy sectors. The company serves various industries, including food processing, healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing, by offering technology and services that ensure water quality and safety… In 2024, it was recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 18th consecutive year. 5. Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) Hedge Fund Holders: 49 Waste Management, Inc. … Over the years, the company has evolved into a comprehensive waste management company with a vast operational footprint. 4. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Hedge Fund Holders: 66 First Solar is an American company in the solar energy industry that specializes in manufacturing solar panels and developing utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) power plants. 3. Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) Hedge Fund Holders: 71 Costco Wholesale Corporation is a warehouse club that operates on a membership basis, offering a wide range of products. 2. NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) Hedge Fund Holders: 73 NextEra Energy, Inc. … company operates a diverse portfolio through its subsidiaries, which include Florida Power & Light (FPL), NextEra Energy Resources (NEER), and NextEra Energy Partners. 1. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) Hedge Fund Holders: 179 NVIDIA Corporation is a California-based prominent tech company… recognized for its groundbreaking advancements in graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Top 25 Eco-Friendly Companies in 2024 Now this next article should interest most of you. It's titled Top 25 Eco-Friendly Companies in 2024. It's by Meerub Anjum and found on finance.yahoo.com. Due to my time restrictions, the 25 companies are covered briefly. Go to the link on this episode's podcast page for the full article. Here are my brief quotes. “Methodology To compile our list of the top 25 eco-friendly companies in 2024, we utilized the sustainable investment ratio data for the global 100 companies from Corporate Knights. We then used the purchasing power parity revenue of companies as of 2023 to calculate the absolute sustainable revenue of companies. Finally, we ranked the top 25 eco-friendly companies in 2024 in ascending order of their absolute sustainable revenue. At Insider Monkey we are obsessed with the stocks that hedge funds pile into… Our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter's strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 275% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 150 percentage points (see more details here). 25. Henkel AG & Co. (OTC:HENOF) In 2023, over 20% of its revenue was from sustainable products or services. 24. Risen Energy Co. Ltd. (SHE:300118) In 2023, Risen Energy Co Ltd generated 100% of its revenue from sustainable products and services. 23. Yadea Group Holdings Ltd. (OTC:YADGF) is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing and sale of two-wheeled electric vehicles and related accessories in China. 22. Kering SA (OTC:PPRUF) in 2024… it generated 26.5% of its revenue from sustainable products in 2023. 21. Nordex SE (OTC:NRXXY) The company is involved in the manufacturing and distribution of onshore wind turbines. 20. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:HPE) is one of the most sustainable companies, boasting a sustainable revenue of 33.1%. 19. Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI) In 2023, Li Auto Inc generated 100% of its revenue from sustainable products. 18. Ricoh Company, Ltd. (OTC:RICOY) Ricoh Company, Ltd.'s sustainable revenue was 50.8% of its total revenue in 2023. 17. NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) is involved in the manufacturing and sale of smart electric vehicles in China. 16. Ørsted A/S (OTC:DNNGY) 65% of its revenue was from sustainable products and services in 2023. 15. SAP SE (NYSE:SAP) SAP SE generated nearly 30% of its revenue from sustainable products and services. 14. Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) In 2023, 46.8% of its revenue was generated from sustainable services and products. 13. Banco do Brasil S.A. (OTC:BDORY) generated 28.6% of its revenue from sustainable products and services in 2023. 12. Neste Oyj (OTC:NTOIY) Its renewable products include renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, renewable solvents, and feedstock for bioplastics. 11. Sanofi (NASDAQ:SNY) In 2023, 27.2% of its revenue was from eco-friendly products and services. 10. Alstom SA is involved in the manufacturing of monorails, light rails, metros, commuter trains, regional trains, high-speed trains, and locomotives. 9. Samsung SDI Co. Ltd. (KRX:006400) provides lithium-ion batteries used in smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other devices including electric bikes and scooters. 8. Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2040 and also incorporate circularity in 100% of its new products and packaging by 2025. 7. Vestas Wind Systems (OTC:VWDRY) 100% of its revenue is generated from eco-friendly products. 6. Bank of China Limited (OTC:BACHF) Nearly 17% of its revenue, which amounts to $25.9 billion, was from sustainable sources in 2023. 5. XPeng Inc. (NYSE:XPEV) 100% of its revenue is generated from sustainable products and services. 4. Schneider Electric S.E. (OTC:SBGSY) is involved in the production of inverters, solar panels, solar equipment, wind farm microgrids, power metering systems, and smart monitoring solutions, among others. 3. HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ) reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 62% in 2023. 2. Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) In 2023, 100% of its revenue was generated from sustainable products and services. 1. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) In 2023, it generated nearly 70% of its revenue from sustainable products and services.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 Shariah Compliant Stocks by Market Cap Many ethical investors might not know that Shariah investing has similarities to ethical investing. This article briefly explains Shariah-based investing and the ethical stocks favored by the article's authors. It's titled Top 10 Shariah Compliant Stocks by Market Cap. Author(s) not mentioned, but found on amalinvest.com. Here are some quotes. “Islamic finance has grown significantly in recent years, with more investors seeking stocks that align with Shariah principles. Let's explore the top 10 Shariah compliant stocks by market capitalization, examining what makes them attractive to ethical investors and how they stack up in the global market… Shariah law prohibits investment in companies involved in certain activities, such as alcohol, gambling, pork products, and conventional financial services. Additionally, there are financial ratios that companies must meet to be considered compliant. Compliance vs. Halal It's crucial to note that ‘Shariah compliant' doesn't necessarily mean ‘halal.' Compliant companies may still have some activities that aren't permissible under Shariah law, but they don't exceed certain thresholds that would make them impermissible for investment. Now, let's examine our top 10 list: 1. Apple Inc. (AAPL) Compliance: Halal The tech giant Apple leads our list with an impressive market cap of $3.45 trillion. 2. NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) Compliance: Halal NVIDIA, a leader in GPU technology and AI computing, comes in second with a market cap of $3.11 trillion. Its focus on cutting-edge technology and strong financial position contribute to its Shariah compliant status. 3. Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Compliance: Doubtful Google's parent company, Alphabet, holds the third spot. Despite its massive market cap, its compliance status is marked as doubtful. This could be due to its diverse range of services, which may include activities not fully aligned with Shariah principles. Bottom of Form 4. Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) Compliance: Doubtful E-commerce giant Amazon is fourth on our list, but also carries a doubtful compliance status. This might be related to its involvement in streaming services that could include content not aligned with Shariah principles, or its financial services offerings. 5. Meta Platforms Inc. (META) Compliance: Doubtful Facebook's parent company, Meta, rounds out our top five. Its doubtful status could be due to concerns about content moderation and potential involvement in activities not fully aligned with Shariah law. 6. Eli Lilly and Co (LLY) Compliance: Halal Eli Lilly, a pharmaceutical company, is the first non-tech firm on our list. Its focus on healthcare and strong financial position contribute to its Shariah compliant status. 7. Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) Compliance: Halal Broadcom, a designer, developer, and global supplier of semiconductor devices, maintains a Shariah compliant status due to its focus on technology and solid financials. 8. Tesla Inc. (TSLA) Compliance: Halal Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is Shariah compliant, likely due to its focus on sustainable transportation and energy solutions, as well as its financial structure. 9. Walmart Inc. (WMT) Compliance: Doubtful Retail giant Walmart makes the list but with a doubtful compliance status. This could be due to the sale of products not permissible under Shariah law, such as alcohol or pork products. 10. Visa Inc. (V) Compliance: Halal Rounding out our top 10 is Visa, a financial services company. Its Shariah compliant status might surprise some, but it's likely due to its business model focusing on payment processing rather than traditional banking activities.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Green ETFs With Promising Upside And Long-Term Potential Now an article from Canada. It's titled 3 Green ETFs With Promising Upside And Long-Term Potential. It's by Pierre Raymond and seen on theglobeandmail.com. Here's some of what Mr. Raymond says about his picks. “1. iShare Climate Conscious & Transition MSCI USA (USCLi) One of the key objectives of the fund is to track the performance and investment results of large and mid-cap U.S. companies that are actively contributing to the low-carbon economy transition. Overall, the fund has delivered a one-year return of 23.10%, slightly below the benchmark of 23.16%. 2. Carbon Transition U.S. Equity ETF (JCTR) provides investors exposure to the broader U.S. market by positioning the fund to benefit from companies that invest in the low-carbon economy transition… The fund delivered one-year quarterly returns of 24.40%, similar to that of the JPMAM Carbon Transition U.S. Equity Index. 3. Xtrackers Net Zero Pathway Paris Aligned US Equity ETF (USNZ) which seeks to track the performance of the Solactive ISS ESG U.S. Net Zero Pathway Enhanced Index… The current one-year return is 24.44% versus 24.54% of the underlying index, and 24.56% of the S&P.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- One other great article that time didn't allow me to review here. 3 Franklin Templeton Mutual Funds for Sustainable Returns. It's by Zacks Equity Research and was found on finance.yahoo.com.  ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment These are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips for this podcast “Top Eco-Friendly Stocks.” Please click the like and subscribe buttons wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. Now my next podcast will be September 20th. I'll talk to you then! Bye for now.   © 2024 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul  

Private credit strategies are gathering momentum among Islamic investors. In this episode with IFN Managing Editor Vineeta Tan, Walter Gontarek, CEO of Channel Capital Advisors, explores different Shariah compliant private credit strategies, opportunities and prospects of this exciting asset class. 

0:00 - Intro 3:22 - Presidential Debates 16:25 - Why vote for Trump? 34:41 - Putin's thoughts on the US Presidency 47:15 - American vs Roman Collapse 50:00 - The US Constitution vs Islam 1:09:15 - Is the nation-state Islamic? 1:25:25 - Candance Owens and the New Allies Dr. Abdullah Ali is a scholar of Islamic law with field specialties in Islamic Theology as well as Race and Blackness Studies in Muslim History. His research interests include the interconnection between law and identity formation, comparative Islamic law, and Islam's role in the modern world. At Zaytuna College, Dr. Ali teaches Jurisprudential Principles, Family Law, Inheritance Law, Commercial Law, Prophetic Tradition, Creedal Theology, and Islamic Virtue Ethics. He received his BA or Al-Ijazah Al-‘Ulya from Al-Qarawiyyin University in Shariah in 2001. He received both his MA and PhD from the Graduate Theological Union in 2012 and 2016, respectively. Prior to his post at Zaytuna College, Dr. Ali was a chaplain at State Correctional Institute in Chester, PA, from 2002 to 2007. Twitter/X: @binhamidali YouTube: @Lamppostproductions YOUR GIFTS SUPPORT THE MAD MAMLUKS PODCAST: Please support us on https://Patreon.com/themadmamluks You can also support us on PayPal https://themadmamluks.com/donate  VISIT OUR SOCIALS FOR MORE DISCUSSIONS: Twitter https://twitter.com/TheMadMamluks Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themadmamluks/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@themadmamluks SIM: https://twitter.com/ImranMuneerTMM MORT: https://www.tiktok.com/@morttmm

The Islamic Finance market is small in comparison to its conventional counterpart but that also means that there are plenty of opportunities for innovation and growth. We speak to Mustafa Adil, Head of Islamic Finance at London Stock Exchange (LSEG) to understand the dynamic landscape, the importance of Shariah compliance, the global sukuk market and Malaysia's role in this field.

Shaykh Saad Tasleem is a graduate of the Islamic University of Madinah Faculty of Shariah and is an instructor with AlMaghrib Institute. He also is the founder of a clothing brand, the Saad Tasleem Collection which can be found online at https://www.saadtasleem.com/ Losing parents is something we all have to come to grips with and its inevitability doesn't make it any easier to process. In this episode, Shaykh Saad tells us what he went through when he lost both his mother and father within a 33 day span. We also discuss issues affecting married couples as there is a rise in divorce amongst long-term married couples. Resources for "Sultans and Sneakers" Patreon:  https://patreon.com/sultansandsneakers YouTube:  www.youtube.com/sultansandsneakers Instagram:  https://instagram.com/sultansandsneakers Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SultansNSnkrs Facebook:  https://facebook.com/sultansandsneakers

In this episode, I speak with Nuraizah Shamsul Baharin, Founder and Managing Director of MADCash, a fintech that drives financial inclusion through Shariah compliant microfinance and data analytics in Malaysia. Nuraizah, who goes by Aizah, started her career as an engineer, working for companies like Nokia and Motorola in the 1990s and 2000s. Aizah founded MADCash in 2020 with a goal to improve financial access for women MSMEs in Malaysia. MADCash, which stands for Multiply Assist Donate Cash, works with women entrepreneurs by providing capital and financial education to grow their micro-businesses. MADCash raised a pre-series A round of $1M in 2023 led by impact investors and is using those funds to build their team, AI toolkit, and expansion into new markets like Tajikistan. You can learn more about them by visiting getmadcash.com.

Shaykh Abdullah Oduro is a Ghanian-American convert to Islam who graduated from the Faculty of Shariah at the Islamic University of Madinah. He is also a Senior Fellow at Yaqeen Institute and hosts the Iman Cave YouTube series for Yaqeen. In this episode of the podcast, we talked about how men should utilize fitness to overcome the distress of divorce, how embracing discomfort is critical to masculine development, and much more.  To learn more about Shaykh Abdullah and engage his work, you can go to https://www.abdullahoduro.com/ Resources for "Sultans and Sneakers" Patreon:  https://patreon.com/sultansandsneakers YouTube:  www.youtube.com/sultansandsneakers Instagram:  https://instagram.com/sultansandsneakers Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SultansNSnkrs Facebook:  https://facebook.com/sultansandsneakers

One of the first people to publicly declare herself a transwoman in Nigeria 20 years ago and who had to flee the country, tells us about her experience to stand up for the rights of transgender people.    As Uganda launches the country's first interest-free commercial Islamic bank, we take a look at how Shariah compliant banking works.    And nurses from across the continent, meeting in Rwanda and Sweden, have voiced their concerns over the growing crisis in their profession and the ‘medical brain drain'. We get reaction to the claim that the recruitment of staff from the continent by western nations is “a new form of colonialism.”Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Nyasha Michelle, Rob Wilson, Richard Kagoe, Sunita Nahar Technical Producer: Ricardo McCarthy Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Shariah Harris became the first Black woman to play in the U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship. She stopped by today to tell us all about it. Plus, Jamie got her new Total Contact Saddle and did she like it? Did Taco like it? Plus, much more, listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3388 – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek, Jamie Jennings, produced by Coach JennTitle Sponsor: WERMGuest: Shariah Harris, Chamounix Equestrian Center | FacebookFollow Horse Radio Network on TwitterAdditional support for this podcast provided by CosequineⓇ, Purina, and Listeners Like You!Time Stamps04:40 - Daily Whinnies22:40 - Shariah Harris39:00 - Handle Hard Better