17th November 2025
Istanbul
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IFN Türkiye Dialogues 2025
Introduction to 2025
Türkiye is one of the brightest emerging stars of Islamic finance globally – and it is no surprise why. The Republic has all the right ingredients including a Muslim-majority population and strong support from the highest echelons of government.
With President Recep Tayyib Erdogan being a vocal supporter of Islamic finance, participation finance has grown tremendously over the last decade as local authorities put in place enabling policies and infrastructure. Today, Türkiye is home to six Shariah compliant banks, is an active participant in the sovereign and corporate Sukuk markets and is making great progress in the Halal funds sector.
The licensing of fully digital banks is likely to tip the scales further in favor of participation finance as three Shariah compliant digital banks are to join the arena and likely to push the country’s participation banking sector assets to break the 10% market share threshold.
How can Türkiye best harness its potential and capitalize on its growth momentum? The industry’s leading minds will share their recommendations and dissect in detail the issues the Republic faces and how to overcome them at the IFN Türkiye Dialogues.
IFN Dialogues 2025
Since REDmoney events’s inception in 2006, we have always been at the cutting edge, delivering timely events in a format suited best to each market and sector.
IFN Dialogues were first introduced in Luxembourg in 2014. Since then, we have developed the concept and are delighted to bring this format to the more mature and developed markets, which prefer in-depth discussion and debate over the more traditional forum format.
IFN Dialogues offer an independent and impartial platform for the identification and resolution of specific issues, challenges and opportunities facing the industry through a high-level discussion designed to determine the potential development of a particular country, sector or asset class.
Who should attend
- Brokerage Firms
- Consultancies
- Corporate & Investment Banks
- Custodians
- Family Offices
- Financial Service Providers
- Fund Managers
- Institutional Investors
- Insurance & Takaful Companies
- Law Firms
- Multi Family Offices
- Pension Fund Managers
- Private & Wealth Managers
- Private Equity Firms
- Rating Agencies
- Real Estate Investment Co's
- Regulators
- Risk Management Firms
- Shariah Advisory Firms
- Sovereign Wealth Funds
- Stock Exchanges
- Trade Finance Companies
- Trustees
- UHNW and HNW Individuals
- Venture Capital Firms
“ It has been a great pleasure for us to take part in IFN Türkiye Dialogues 2019. The event was very successful and beneficial for discussing and elaborating on Islamic finance in general with a particular focus on its implementation and expected growth in Türkiye. Panels held during the event, with distinguished individuals representing different actors in the finance market, were very efficient and dynamic platforms for exchanging experiences, thoughts and views on Islamic finance in general, specific products and its implementation in Türkiye. ”
Partner, YAK Attorney Partnership
“ I found the event very informative and insightful about the current situation and future of participation banking in Türkiye. It has also been great to engage with professional colleagues. ”
Credits and Banking Relations Director/Finance Director, Yildiz Holding
“ IFN Dialogues provide a valuable platform to share experiences, ideas and also to expand our network. Also, the new format in 2019 enabled constructive discussions. Thank you very much to the REDmoney team. ”
Senior Vice-President, Capital Markets, Investment Banking at Türkiye Kalkinma ve Yatirim Bankasi
“ The event has served as an excellent opportunity which allowed us to reach and network with our target audience. We had the chance to discuss and keep abreast of industry-specific topics related to the development of Islamic finance in Türkiye. ”
Financial Institutions Manager, Financial Markets Department, Ziraat Participation Bank
“ Congratulations for the successful event in Istanbul. The venue was excellent and the topics were well chosen, addressing issues facing the Islamic finance industry in Türkiye. The format of the Dialogues allowed the moderators, the speakers and the audience to interact and the time dedicated was sufficient to cover the issues comprehensively. ”
Senior Country Manager, ICIEC Headquarters, The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment & Export Credit
“ Many thanks to IFN and Redmoney for organizing such a successful international event in Istanbul. The event provided participants the insights on the latest developments relating to the Islamic finance as well as fintech environment, challenges and opportunities including laws and regulations in Türkiye. It was a great pleasure to participate in such a highly informative and interactive event. ”
Founder, SRP-Legal
“ The event provided excellent ideas regarding potential opportunities and development areas in Islamic finance for moving forward. It covered the right topics, variety and quality of selected panelists and provided a networking opportunity. I am honored to be part of the event as a speaker and had an opportunity to discuss my views on the growth of the Sukuk market and Islamic capital market instruments and also the necessary steps to be taken in Turkey. ”
Assistant VP of Investment Banking, Turkiye Emlak Katilim Bankasi
IFN Türkiye Dialogues 2024 Program
(2025 Coming Soon)
9.25 – 9.30
Welcome Remarks
9.30 – 9.50
Presentation: Financial Infrastructure and Market Development of Participation Banking in Türkiye
09.50 – 11.10
Dialogue One: Sustaining the Growth of Participation Banking in Türkiye
- Given the objectives outlined in the Participation Finance Strategy Document for 2022-2025, how should we assess the current participation finance ecosystem?
- How have participation banks performed in Türkiye and what factors continue to influence this performance?
- What is the relationship between legislation and implementation in the participation banking sector in Türkiye?
- The ‘triple transformation’: green transformation, digital transformation, and social transformation – how far have Turkish participation banks come?
- How do we assess the various initiatives undertaken by BRSA, CMB and KGK towards the development of sustainable finance in Türkiye?
- What notable milestones have Turkish participation banks achieved in the drive towards transition and sustainability finance?
- Is participation finance a key contributor to the development of sustainable finance in Türkiye and what is the role of regulatory authorities?
- Through financing SMEs, how is the participation banking sector contributing to the broader goal of sustainable development in Türkiye?
- What recent developments has Türkiye seen in the realm of digital participation finance, and how are these influencing the domestic financial landscape?
- What are the key challenges and requirements for the growth of participation finance technology startups, particularly in terms of funding, regulation and human capital?
- How are Turkish participation banks adapting to evolving trends in digital finance and technological innovation, such as open banking?
- How can participation finance be integrated with crowdfunding and peer to peer financing to create new opportunities in terms of sustainability and financial accessibility?
- What opportunities and challenges exist in the Turkish participation finance landscape in the context of Takaful products?
11.10 – 11.25
Presentation
11.25 – 12.00
Coffee
12.00 – 13.30
Dialogue Two: Gaining Traction – Türkiye’s Participation Finance Markets
- How do we assess the sustainability of the growth of the Turkish participation finance capital market in terms of sovereign, quasi-sovereign and corporate issuance?
- Considering Türkiye’s position as a top five Sukuk issuer, what can we anticipate in terms of issuance size and structure in the next 12 months?
- How will rates influence domestic and regional Sukuk markets in late 2024 and early 2025, and what opportunities will be on offer for investors?
- What market developments and regulatory enhancements are required to bring more corporate Sukuk issuers to market in Türkiye?
- How should we assess risk in the Turkish participation finance capital market, such as geopolitical events and oil prices?
- Can more be done to supply the local market with high-quality liquid assets, and to what extent would this contribute to building a yield curve unique to Turkish Sukuk issuers?
- What might encourage more thematic Sukuk issuance towards the funding of sustainable, green and social causes, and how can sustainability linked Sukuk further flourish in Türkiye?
- How can principles such as Waqf be further integrated into investment strategies to create a sustainable positive impact?
- What role can be played by participation finance structures in financing long-term green projects in the private sector?
- How is private capital influencing Turkish participation finance markets and what approach should regulators take?
- To what extent has the domestic participation asset management industry managed to differentiate itself from its conventional peer?
- Will Türkiye see significant diversification of asset classes in coming years, or indeed, the addition of new asset classes? If so, what form will this take?
13.30
Luncheon
IFN Türkiye Dialogues 2024 Speakers
- Ahmet Ilyas Collu, Head of International Banking Department, Vakif Katilim
- Ahmet Tacer, Capital Markets and Investment Banking Director, Golden Global Investment Bank
- Dr Bayram Veli Salur, Chief Investment Officer, Kuveyt Turk Portfoy
- Dr Saygın Sungur, Chief Financial Officer, Katılım Finans Kefalet A.Ş.
- Fatma Cinar, Deputy Secretary General, Türkiye Katilim Bankalari Bi̇rli̇ği̇
- Hojamurod Hojaev, Senior Manager, Relationship Management, International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation
- Mohd Radzuan Mohamed, CEO, Malaysian Takaful Association
- Osman Karakütük, Executive Vice President - Treasury Management and International Banking, Ziraat Participation Bank
- Seçil Yıldız, Executive Vice President, Sustainability and Impact Leader, Development and Investment Bank of Türkiye
- Sebnem Alp, Country Head Türkiye, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, UK Export Finance
- Serhan Yildirim, Assistant General Manager Treasury, Financial Institutions & Investment Banking, Albaraka Türk
- Ömer Alperen Bilgin, Head of Financial Institutions, T.O.M. Digital Participation Bank
- Zeynep Çalikiran Yaşar, Head of Financial Institutions, Kuveyt Turk Katilim Bankasi
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Islamic Finance news (IFN) is the company’s principal publication. IFN is a digital, subscription-based publication available online and through smartphone and tablet applications. Published weekly, the journal provides exclusive and comprehensive coverage of the global Islamic financial markets through in-house analysis and expert external contributions; in addition to a daily news service, additional quarterly supplements and a variety of special annual issues.
Differentiated by trusted relationships across the industry since 2004, IFN is able to leverage an unrivalled network of contacts and connections to provide unparalleled insight into the issues affecting global Shariah compliant markets: along with in-house analysis, news, interviews, reports, industry and sector data, and much more.
With an archived website containing over 80,000 exclusive reports, the IFN portfolio also hosts a suite of proprietary tools including the industry’s largest interactive terminology glossary, a directory of over 9,000 global Islamic financial institutions and a portal to Islamic Banking Intelligence, the most comprehensive source of segmented Islamic banking financial data.
IFN Fintech
Fintech is one of the most exciting sectors of the global financial industry, breaking boundaries and challenging preconceptions in one of the shake-ups of the century. A new class of financial players is disrupting the status quo – and financial institutions must embrace this change or face being left behind as the financial landscape transforms beyond recognition.
But although fintech as a whole has been well-served by the media, the Islamic segment has so far made limited penetration on public consciousness – despite the enormous potential it represents for the industry. There is a clear chasm between the multitude of pioneering entrepreneurs, start-ups and fintech firms making waves in the Islamic space; and the interested investors, institutions and stakeholders keen to explore these opportunities.
Recognizing this information gap, IFN is delighted to introduce to you a bespoke multi-channel platform – IFN FinTech.
Comprised of four tranches, IFN FinTech is a one-stop-shop for industry knowledge, networking and communication – supported by our unrivaled global network, our strong social media platform and our trusted multimedia Islamic finance offering.
IFN Sustainable
IFN Sustainable, comprises a dedicated portal, weekly news alert, audio and video podcasts, interviews, data, exclusive reports, case studies, research, virtual roundtables, and hybrid forums. With a focus on the latest news and developments, IFN Sustainable is also be a pivotal platform for thought leadership and the launch of new products and services within the industry. IFN Sustainable also partners with some of the leading organizations associated with the Islamic and sustainable finance industry, providing holistic coverage.
IFN Investor
The Islamic investment industry is a fastgrowing and dynamic sector within the Islamic finance space, with a ballooning pool of assets under management, reflecting a rapidly increasing demand for Islamic investment products.
Yet this increased demand has not been matched by increased activity in the media space.
And, although IFN has been reporting on the Islamic investment market for almost 20-years, we noticed we could do more and decided to rectify this imbalance.
After extensive research and surveying of the global Islamic investor industry on what they would like to see, we have designed and built a one stop portal for all those involved or interested in the local, regional, and global Shariah compliant investment market.
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IFN Türkiye Dialogues 2024
Türkiye is one of the brightest emerging stars of Islamic finance globally – and it is no surprise why. The Republic has all the right ingredients including a Muslim-majority population and strong support from the highest echelons of government.
With President Recep Tayyib Erdogan being a vocal supporter of Islamic finance, participation finance has grown tremendously over the last decade as local authorities put in place enabling policies and infrastructure. Today, Türkiye is home to six Shariah compliant banks, is an active participant in the sovereign and corporate Sukuk markets and is making great progress in the Halal funds sector.
The licensing of fully digital banks last year is likely to tip the scales further in favor of participation finance as three Islamic digital banks are to join the arena and likely to push the country’s Islamic banking sector assets to break the 10% market share threshold by the end of 2024.
How can Türkiye best harness its potential and capitalize on its growth momentum? The industry’s leading minds will share their recommendations and dissect in detail the issues the Republic faces and how to overcome them at the IFN Türkiye Dialogues 2024 in Istanbul.
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REDmoney events designs, organizes and hosts industry-leading conferences, forums, roadshows, seminars and dialogues focusing on the Islamic financial markets across a global, regional and national level. Leveraging an exceptional network of the industry’s elite and supported by the expertise of the REDmoney publishing and seminars divisions, REDmoney Events are able to provide access to a unique array of influential speakers, panelists and participants from a cross-section of the global industry to debate the most significant issues affecting the Shariah compliant financial markets.
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The annual IFN Asia and IFN UK Forums are categorically recognized as their continent’s leading industry events since their inception in 2006 and 2007, respectively. The Dialogues series have also become an integral element of the REDmoney events series and have cemented their position as leading, must-attend, events.
In 2024, we welcome the IFN Investor Forums, which coincide with the new IFN Investor portal.
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