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Intra-OIC trade, SME participation, digitalization and trade development as a driver of regional integration
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Aymen Kasem, Division Manager of Trade Development at the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation, on intra-OIC trade, SME participation, digitalization and trade development as a driver of ...
The award-winning commodity Murabahah facility for Agrobank, Islamic finance development in Uzbekistan, Shariah compliant liquid
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Ahmed Jan, General Manager of Treasury at the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation, on trade finance priorities, resource mobilization, strategic partnerships and advancing regional integration...
Building Islamic Wealth in North America: Products, Access & the Next Opportunity
A concise assessment of the Shariah-compliant investment and wealth management solutions available to North American investors: ETFs, mutual funds, REITs, SMAs and model portfolios. The panel will evaluate where products meet investor needs on ...
Tech-Powered Shariah Investing: Platforms, Tokens & Beyond
We examine how fintech, digital RIAs, and wealth-tech apps are reshaping access to Shariah-compliant investments in North America. Panellists will address the practical state of tokenisation in real estate, private credit, and fund structures, ...
Panel Discussion: Launch of IFTANA
Moderator:Irshad Rasheed, President, Stearns Salaam BankPanelists:Aamir Rehman, Chair, Innate Capital PartnersAijaz Hussain, Executive Vice President of Sales &am...
Presentation: North American Contributions to Global Islamic Finance - Two Examples
Michael McMillen, Partner, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
Beyond Public Markets: Shariah Opportunities in Alternatives and Private Markets
This session explores the opportunities and constraints for Shariah-compliant investing across US private markets, including private credit, venture, growth equity, real assets, and real estate. Speakers will consider structuring approaches, li...
Presentation: Investment Characteristics of US Dollar-Denominated Sukuk Originating from the GCC
Patrick Drum, Fixed Income Lead and Portfolio Manager, Saturna Capital
Strategically Positioning Shariah Investing in America for a New Era
From a high-level perspective, we assess the state of Shariah-compliant investment management in North America and how it is adapting to the needs of a digital-first Muslim investor base. Discussion will focus on how ETFs, SMAs, model portfolio...
Presentation: The Impact of MENA Developments on Islamic Finance and Investment
Professor M Kabir Hassan, Professor of Finance, Department of Economics and Finance, University of New Orleans
IFN Investor Americas Forum 2026 - Keynote Address
State Senator Kevin Parker , New York State Senate
Emerging Islamic finance markets, regulatory development, Islamic climate finance and opportunities for industry growth
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Moutaz Abojeib, CEO of IFAAS, on emerging Islamic finance markets, regulatory development, Islamic climate finance and opportunities for industry growth
Trade and investment opportunities in Asia, risk mitigation and strengthening connectivity between Asian and OIC markets
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Zishan Iqbal, Manager for Asia Region in the Business Development Department at the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit, on trade and investment opportunities in Asia, ri...
ICIEC’s growth strategy, infrastructure financing opportunities, partnerships and future initiatives
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Yasser Madani Alaki, Director of the Business Development Department at the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), on ICIEC’s growth strategy, infrastructure financ...
Geopolitical risks, underwriting trends, political risk insurance and the outlook for global trade and investment
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Mohamud Hussein Khalif, Director of the Underwriting Operations Department at the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit, on geopolitical risks, underwriting trends, politic...
Infrastructure exports, risk mitigation, trade finance and the role of insurance solutions in supporting expansion into developing markets
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Ahmed Samir, Group Treasury Manager at Elsewedy Electric, on infrastructure exports, risk mitigation, trade finance and the role of insurance solutions in supporting expansion into developing markets
Financial inclusion, SME financing, growth strategy and supporting regional development in West Africa
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Boubacar Correa, Board Director and Aminata Faye Seck, CEO of Banque Islamique du Senegal, on financial inclusion, SME financing, growth strategy and supporting regional development in West Africa
Islamic finance growth in West Africa, financial inclusion, SME financing and regional economic integration
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Ousseni Ilboudo, Group Head of Islamic Finance at Coris Holding, on Islamic finance growth in West Africa, financial inclusion, SME financing and regional economic integration
Islamic social finance, child welfare initiatives, Waqf and sustainable social impact
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Azim Rali, Assistant Vice President, Marketing & Corporate Communications at Amana Bank and Secretary at OrphanCare Trust, on Islamic social finance, child welfare initiatives, Waqf and sustainable so...
The award-winning commodity Murabahah facility for Agrobank, Islamic finance development in Uzbekistan, Shariah compliant liquid
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Sujithav Sarangi, Executive Director at Standard Chartered, on the award-winning commodity Murabahah facility for Agrobank, Islamic finance development in Uzbekistan, Shariah compliant liquidity solutions...
Diversifying the IILM's asset base, expanding its Sukuk program and supporting global Islamic liquidity management
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Mohamad Safri Hamid, CEO of the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation, on diversifying the IILM's asset base, expanding its Sukuk program and supporting global Islamic liquidity managemen...
Islamic finance in Central Asia, the bank's Islamic window and Sukuk plans
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Nurym Ayazbayev, Executive Director of the Directorate of Lending to Financial Institutions at the Eurasian Development Bank, on Islamic finance in Central Asia, the bank's Islamic window and Sukuk plans
The STEP program, SME export development, capacity building and strengthening intra-OIC trade
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Mary Kamel, Executive Director of the Foreign Trade Training Centre, on the STEP program, SME export development, capacity building and strengthening intra-OIC trade
Azerbaijan's Islamic finance development, SME financing, Sukuk opportunities and regional integration
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Anar Yusufzada, Member of the Board of the Alternative Banking Council (ABC); Nariman Imranov, Business Development Manager at ABC; and Gorkhmaz Aghayev, Chairman of the ABC, on Azerbaijan's Islamic finan...
