How have domestic Islamic financial institutions performed, and what is a realistic assessment of asset quality, funding and liquidity conditions in the banking market? How is digital transformation advancing the development of new Islamic bank...

Ahmed AlMamari, Vice President FSA

This panel will showcase leading Malaysian corporations from sectors that complement the diversification priorities of Oman Vision 2040, highlighting their scale, governance standards, and global growth strategies. Through compelling corporate ...

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-ter...

Faiz Azmi, Executive Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia

What motivates issuers and investors to choose Shariah compliant structures over conventional? We explore the strategic, commercial, regulatory, and ethical factors that shape this decision—ranging from market demand and investor preferences to...

What are notable developments in investment management, including those influencing investment patterns, asset allocation and product innovation? Is Islamic asset management positioned effectively, what more could be done to provide Islamic inv...

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, an...

How have recent Shariah compliant IPOs and Sukuk transactions moved the dial in terms of interest in Oman, and how can this impressive momentum be maintained? Does the secondary market across multiple asset classes offer sufficient liquidity an...

Max Freeman , Founder and CEO, Epicenter Labs

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

Azza Al Habsi , AVP – Economic Research and Emerging Trends, Ominvest

With significant current focus on the application of Waqf in Oman, what is its potential across a range of Islamic financing and business activities, including banking, asset management and capital markets?Moderator:Prof...

Having developed an impressive range of financial products – from banking to capital markets to investment management – what is next for Oman’s Islamic financial services sector? What strategic initiatives are influencing this development, and ...

Faiz Azmi , Executive Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia

Dr Qais Issa Mohammed Al Yahyai , Chief Economist, Central Bank of Oman

Amid shifting geopolitics and increased interest from sovereign wealth funds, we explore emerging opportunities for bilateral Shariah-compliant investment into the UK and other global markets. Discussions will focus on direct and private equity...

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 L...

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 impro...

With a large, underserved demographic, what is the potential for Shariah compliant pension solutions in the UK? We explore innovative approaches to annuities and income drawdowns through Takaful and other structures. We highlight untapped marke...

As demand for Shariah-compliant solutions grows, so too do opportunities for investment managers. We examine how UK Islamic asset management is currently positioned and where product development, asset class innovation, and green finance integr...

Stella Cox , Managing Director, DDCAP Group and Chair of TheCityUK Islamic Finance Advisory Group

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...

Alderman Charles Bowman , Representative of the Lord Mayor of the City of London

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 evolvi...