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Episodes
298 episodes
Technology, Innovation and Islamic Investing in North America
How are fintechs addressing the needs of American Muslim investors, and how is asset tokenization assisting investor access to real assets and Sukuk? What is offered by P2P and equity crowdfunding, and what is a realistic assessment of the mark...
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Report Card: Islamic Investment Products in North America
We cast a critical eye over the range of Shariah compliant investment products currently available to investors in the US market, including ETFs, REITs, mutual funds and other products. What is being done well, what can be improved and what add...
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The Role and Potential of Islamic Private Markets in the US
What are current market trends in private capital in the US and what are the underlying factors driving growth? What opportunities are on offer for US Shariah compliant private capital investment, including asset-backed credit, venture funds, p...
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Presentation: Mitigating Risk for Investors Through Sukuk
Patrick Drum, Fixed Income Lead and Portfolio Manager, Saturna Capital
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From Alternative to Mainstream: Successfully Positioning Shariah Compliant Investment Management for the Next Generation
What’s a realistic assessment of Shariah compliant investment management in North America? What trends are influencing this in terms of investment patterns, structure and asset allocation? Has Islamic asset management in the US been positioned ...
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Presentation: North America and the GCC – Investment, Economic Linkages and Fiscal Trends
Justin Alexander, Director, Khalij Economics and GCC Analyst, GlobalSource Partners
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IFN Investor Americas Forum 2025: Keynote Address
State Senator Kevin Parker, New York State Senate
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Structuring a risk-remote, Solvency II-aligned facility supported by ICIEC credit insurance and mobilizing international capital into frontier markets through innovative, development-focused finance
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Vicente Pons, Managing Principal, Frontera Capital Group, on structuring a risk-remote, Solvency II-aligned facility supported by ICIEC credit insurance and mobilizing international capital into fronti...
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Structuring an award-winning Shariah compliant healthcare financing deal in Côte d’Ivoire and using ICIEC’s Non-Honoring of Sovereign Financial Obligation policy
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Maryam Khosrowshahi, Chair Global SSA and Head Sub-Saharan Africa Coverage & CEEMEA Sovereign DCM, Deutsche Bank, on structuring an award-winning Shariah compliant healthcare financing deal in Côte d’...
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Driving innovation and sustainability in Malaysia's Takaful industry
In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Noor Azam Yusof, the CEO of Sun Life Malaysia Takaful, discusses the evolving landscape of Takaful in Malaysia, highlighting digital transformation, ESG initiatives and future opportunities in th...
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Advancing Islamic finance in the Maldives through MISFI, education partnerships, public awareness via Tamveel and future regional ambitions
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
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The evolution and impact of UBAF’s long-standing partnership with ICIEC, the role of the Documentary Credit Insurance Policy in facilitating trade and prospects for future collaboration amid shifting global trade dynamics
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Youssef Ben Henda, Senior Regional Officer, Arab World & Turkey-Representative Offices, Islamic Banking, Union de Banques Arabes et Françaises (UBAF), on the evolution and impact of UBAF’s long-standi...
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Leveraging strategic partnerships with IFC and DZ Bank to support long-term development in member countries and harnessing emerging technologies to enhance underwriting and risk management
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Yasser Madani Alaki, Director, Business Development Department, The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit, on leveraging strategic partnerships with IFC and DZ Bank to supp...
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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 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, advanc...
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IsDB’s Lives and Livelihoods Fund, its main objectives and how it is structured as a development initiative
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Ahmed Shiyam, Minister of Fisheries & Ocean Resources, Republic of Maldives, on IsDB’s Lives and Livelihoods Fund, its main objectives and how it is structured as a development initiative
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Delivering trade solutions across OIC countries, enhancing regional integration, supporting businesses during crises and ITFC’s strategic vision for 2025 and beyond
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Nasser M. Al Thekair, General Manager, Trade & Business Development, International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), on delivering trade solutions across OIC countries, enhancing regional inte...
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Supporting Islamic microfinance in Senegal and partnering with organizations like the IsDB to help expand access to services in the nation
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Abdou DIAW, Coordonnateur National, PROMISE, on supporting Islamic microfinance in Senegal and partnering with organizations like the IsDB to help expand access to services in the nation
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The power of collaboration among investment promotion agencies, the challenges beyond funding that agencies face and how partnerships enhance both impact and strategic investment outcomes
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Ismail Ersahin, Executive Director, CEO, World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies, on the power of collaboration among investment promotion agencies, the challenges beyond funding that agencies ...
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How ICD forges strategic partnerships to drive private sector growth, examples of high-impact collaborations in member countries and the challenges and solutions involved in building effective development-focused alliances
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Hamza Boukili, Division Manager, Partnerships, CEO Executive Office, on how ICD forges strategic partnerships to drive private sector growth, examples of high-impact collaborations in member countries and...
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Addressing global trade risks and supporting infrastructure development across OIC member states
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Hassan Zago Idris, Director (Acting), Legal Affairs Department, The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit, on addressing global trade risks and supporting infrastructure de...
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The growth and development of Islamic finance in Uzbekistan and Central Asia
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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Islamic finance as a tool for regional growth, Sukuk issuance, the launch of an Islamic banking window, collaboration with the IsDB Institute and expanding the bank’s role in global Islamic finance
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman of the Management Board, Eurasian Development Bank, on Islamic finance as a tool for regional growth, Sukuk issuance, the launch of an Islamic banking window, collaboration with...
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Guiding private sector financing and adapting strategies to global shifts across its member countries
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Khalid Khalafalla, Acting CEO, The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector, on guiding private sector financing and adapting strategies to global shifts across its member countrie...
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Advancing green finance and enhancing private sector partnerships for economic development in member states, including Algeria
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Khalid Khalafalla, CEO, The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit, on advancing green finance and enhancing private sector partnerships for economic development in membe...
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Winning the Trade Development Initiative of the Year Award at the IsDB’s Private Sector Forum Awards and advancing cross-regional trade and food security through the Arab Africa Trade Bridges Program
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Haytham ElMaayergi, Executive Vice President, Global Trade Bank, African Export-Import Bank, on winning the Trade Development Initiative of the Year Award at the IsDB’s Private Sector Forum Awards and adv...
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