The Role and Potential of Private Markets in Global Islamic Investment

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 Capital

Panelists:

Anita Wieja-Caruba, Associate Director, Policy and Legal, Dubai Financial Services Authority
Lo’ai Bataineh, CEO, Ominvest Capital DIFC
Mohammed Parekh, Managing Director, MRP Premier Group
Ruslan Akhmedzyanov, Head of Transaction Advisory, Ypsilon Capital (DIFC)
Walter Gontarek, CEO and Chairman, Channel Capital Advisors