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Episodes

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  Tokenization and the future of Sukuk 15.09.2026 17m

  Nick Edmondes, managing partner at Trowers & Hamlins Kuala Lumpur, discusses the trends in the Islamic finance industry, including tokenization widening access to Sukuk and the legal and regulatory hurdles facing the digital space, with IFN’s Nessreen Tamano.
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  Managing Indonesia’s growing Hajj fund 10.09.2026 26m

  In this episode, IFN journalist Radhika Das speaks with Fadlul Imansyah, the CEO of Badan Pengelola Keuangan Haji (BPKH), or the Hajj Financial Management Agency, about the management and investment of Indonesia’s Hajj funds, including BPKH’s Sukuk strategy, portfolio diversification, investment opportunities within the Hajj and Umrah ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and the role of technology in Hajj fund management.
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  Hejaz takes ecosystem approach 03.09.2026 33m

  Hejaz Group’s co-founder and executive director Muzzammil Dhedhy discusses with IFN’s Nessreen Tamano the mindset behind the group’s evolution, its new investment offerings, and its ambitious Wahda superapp as it looks beyond financial products.
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  Widening Saudi Sukuk access 24.08.2026 16m

  Hamed Afzal, partner and regional head of capital markets at Norton Rose Fulbright (Middle East), talks to IFN’s Nessreen Tamano about the growing opportunities in the Saudi Sukuk market for mid-sized issuers and the potential for asset-backed and securitization structures to drive its next phase of growth.
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  Islamic capital markets in H1 2026 18.08.2026 19m

  In this episode, IFN journalist Radhika Das speaks with Sue Lee, the APAC head of index investment strategy at S&P Dow Jones Indices, about the performance of Islamic capital markets during the first half of 2026, including the role of technology in Islamic equity returns, emerging market performance, Sukuk and the evolving demand for Islamic index products.
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  Bursa Malaysia eyes deeper Islamic capital market 11.08.2026 18m

  Bursa Malaysia’s CFO and Director of the Islamic Capital Market, Azizan Abdul Aziz, talks to IFN Editor Nessreen Tamano about how partnerships, digitalization and efforts to deepen liquidity are shaping the next phase of Malaysia’s Islamic capital market.
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  Structuring Uzbekistan's first commodity Murabahah facility, risk mitigation in frontier markets and the future of Islamic trade finance 29.07.2026 12m

  Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Desislava Radeva, Executive Director, Structured Export Finance at Standard Chartered, on structuring Uzbekistan's first commodity Murabahah facility, the role of risk mitigation in frontier markets, collaboration between commercial banks and multilateral institutions, and the future of Islamic trade and structured finance.
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  Tokenization won't move the needle unless it becomes a trend, Fitch says 14.07.2026 37m

  In this episode, Aminah Farid speaks with Bashar Al Natoor, global head of Islamic finance at Fitch Ratings, on the geopolitical resilience of the Sukuk market, the significance of tokenization, genuine ESG impact versus greenwashing, the challenges of cross-border Shariah standardization and the markets best positioned to drive the next phase of global Islamic finance growth.
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  Inside Ghana's non-interest banking rollout 30.06.2026 14m

  In this episode, IFN journalist Radhika Das speaks with John Gartchie Gatsi, adviser to the governor on non-interest banking at the Bank of Ghana, about the implementation of Ghana's non-interest banking guidelines, prospects for Sukuk and Takaful and the progress toward licensing the country's first Islamic banking institutions.
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  Intra-OIC trade, SME participation, digitalization and trade development as a driver of regional integration 25.06.2026 9m

  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 regional integration
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  The award-winning commodity Murabahah facility for Agrobank, Islamic finance development in Uzbekistan, Shariah compliant liquid 25.06.2026 11m

  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 across OIC markets
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  Building Islamic Wealth in North America: Products, Access & the Next Opportunity 24.06.2026 42m

  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 performance, diversification and cost, and where under-served areas remain, including income, alternatives and thematic exposures. Discussion will highlight the evolving role of wealth managers and advisers, alongside growing demand for broader financia...
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  Tech-Powered Shariah Investing: Platforms, Tokens & Beyond 24.06.2026 38m

  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, as well as the evolving role of P2P and crowdfunding platforms. The conversation will address investor-protection and Shariah-governance considerations, and outline regulatory developments that could support responsible, scalable digital Islamic investi...
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  Panel Discussion: Launch of IFTANA 24.06.2026 30m

  Moderator: Irshad Rasheed, President, Stearns Salaam Bank Panelists: Aamir Rehman, Chair, Innate Capital Partners Aijaz Hussain, Executive Vice President of Sales & Director, UIF Corporation Ahmad Quqa, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Crescent Private Wealth Monem Salam, Executive Vice President, Director, and Portfolio Manager, Saturna Capital Mushfique Shams Billah, Chair of Private Credit Team & Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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  Presentation: North American Contributions to Global Islamic Finance - Two Examples 24.06.2026 13m

  Michael McMillen, Partner, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
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  Presentation: Launch of IFTANA 24.06.2026 7m

  Irshad Rasheed, President, Stearns Salaam Bank
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  Beyond Public Markets: Shariah Opportunities in Alternatives and Private Markets 24.06.2026 39m

  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, liquidity expectations, governance issues, and how managers are adapting Shariah requirements to modern private-market practices. The panel will also examine where genuine deal flow exists, the current presence of US-domiciled Islamic private-market vehic...
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  Presentation: Investment Characteristics of US Dollar-Denominated Sukuk Originating from the GCC 24.06.2026 19m

  Patrick Drum, Fixed Income Lead and Portfolio Manager, Saturna Capital
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  Strategically Positioning Shariah Investing in America for a New Era 24.06.2026 41m

  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 portfolios, and fintech platforms are shaping product design, distribution, and investor education. Panellists will assess how Islamic strategies are being positioned within the broader values-based investing landscape, where innovation is happening, and what ga...
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  Presentation: The Impact of MENA Developments on Islamic Finance and Investment 24.06.2026 14m

  Professor M Kabir Hassan, Professor of Finance, Department of Economics and Finance, University of New Orleans