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About The Dialogues
The global Islamic finance industry is entering a new era of new possibilities with its convergence with the larger sustainable and ethical finance movement. The digital wave is also reshaping the industry, with consumer behavior changing and Islamic financial institutions compelled to be more adept and forwardthinking with their growth strategy.
We are delighted to host global leaders in Manama for the IFN World Islamic Finance Dialogues. One of the most respected Islamic finance leaders in the world, Bahrain is widely recognized for its pioneering role in deepening Islamic finance knowledge capital for the industry as well as it continuous influence in promoting innovation.
Home to some of the most consequential global Islamic standard-setting bodies – AAOIFI, International Islamic Financial Market and the General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions – Bahrain has spearheaded developments in Islamic fintech and digital transformations, and has immersed itself in the ESG finance movement.
Hosting extended panel discussions is an excellent idea. Topics can be discussed fully, often with panelists asking questions of each other, allowing deeper insights to emerge from the discussion. A great initiative.
The IFN Dialogues are a great opportunity to bring together key players in the industry to discuss critical topics for the development of the financial markets and the economy.
IFN has done it again. Getting together Islamic finance influencers to assure the free flow of ideas and information. This is how innovations in our field are born. Bringing in the financiers from GCC, Europe and Southeast Asia is a great recipe for the effective distribution of intellectual products. Kudos to the organizers for a perfectly assembled event
An Introduction to 2024
In 2023 we returned to a full in-person program, with record numbers at many of our events – a sign of normality returning to the events industry.
For 2024 we have curated a fantastic lineup consisting of our regular leading events, a return to some markets after a short hiatus, and the introduction of two intriguing Islamic investment events.
We run a mixture of Forums and Dialogues throughout the year, depending on what each market responds best to. Essentially, they’re very similar, with only the structure of the discussion being different. For a partner, there’s no difference.
Our focus remains on delivering the best experience possible for delegates, speakers and partners.
What to look out for in 2024:
- Awards Ceremonies: The IFN Awards are the most coveted in the industry and our two Awards Ceremonies in Dubai and Kuala Lumpur continue to gather the elite form the Islamic finance world.
- Investor Forums: New for 2024, these two large-scale Forums in Dubai and Kuala Lumpur coincide with the launch of our new IFN Investor platform and will provide the perfect setting to discuss and debate the rapidly developing global Islamic investment space.
- UK Forum: Europe’s largest, longest running and most influential Islamic finance event will again return to the glorious Mansion House, under the patronage of the Lord Mayor of London. A truly global event, with key focusses on investment flows, sustainable, product development and Fintech.
- Oman Forum: This is the only annual international Islamic finance event in the stunning Sultanate, and one not to miss if Oman is on your radar. Full regulatory support, and all local banks and intermediaries are in attendance.
- Qatar Dialogues: In partnership with the Qatar Financial Centre, we’ll continue the discussion on the development of Islamic finance in the State and its important role in the global markets.
- Asia Forum: Our flagship event, the IFN Asia Forum is the largest Islamic finance focused event anywhere. Covering all markets and sectors in the region, if Asia is in your plans, this event is a must.
- Indonesia Dialogues: Still the world’s largest Muslim population with massive potential, this is the only international Islamic finance event in the island nation. Opportunities are rife and we’re now witnessing seismic changes in the Islamic finance landscape.
- Turkiye Dialogues: Returning to Istanbul with a physical event for the first time since 2019, we’ve been following from afar the phenomenal growth and development of the Islamic finance industry in the Republic. There’s much to discuss and we’d be delighted if you joined us.
- Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia remains the world’s largest Islamic finance center and an important market for IFN. This marks our 12th KSA event where we'll be discussing and debating how the Kingdom can build on its dominance and the role Islamic finance will play towards Saudi Vision 2030.
- Bahrain: Rounding off the year again in beautiful Bahrain for the World Islamic Finance Dialogues, we’ll be reviewing the year just past, previewing the year ahead and discussing the global industry at large.
As always, all Forums will be recorded and posted online for all to view, and all events will be complemented by a comprehensive Post Event Review. .
We’re excited for the new year and look forward to welcoming you to our events and assisting in the continued global growth of the Islamic financial markets.
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Dialogues Agenda
9.10 – 9.15
Welcome Address
9.15 – 9.30
Keynote Address
9.30 – 9.40
Presentation: The Third National Development Strategy for the Kingdom of Bahrain 2024–2030
9.40 – 11.40
Dialogue One: Driving Growth - Bahrain’s Islamic Financial Markets
- What progress have the Bahraini Shariah compliant financial markets made since we last met?
- What is a competitive advantage the Bahraini Islamic capital market can lay claim to, and what activities do the Kingdom perform well?
- How will interest rates influence domestic and regional Sukuk markets in late 2024 and early 2025, and what opportunities will be on offer for investors?
- How can Bahrain further deploy Sukuk to support banking and non-banking financial businesses?
- What are the key drivers behind the growth of the Islamic capital markets in Bahrain, and what challenges need to be addressed to sustain this momentum?
- How is Bahrain leveraging technology and digitalization to modernize capital markets infrastructure, as well as further the development of digital assets?
- How significant is the re-emergence of the regulatory capital Sukuk market for Bahrain’s Islamic financial institutions?
- How can green and sustainability linked Sukuk and other innovations further flourish in Bahrain?
- How can Bahrain further drive the integration of sustainability and climate risk into the development of Shariah compliant investment products?
- To what extent has the domestic Islamic asset management industry managed to differentiate itself from its conventional peer?
- What opportunities exist for Shariah compliant asset owners and managers in Bahrain to diversify their product offerings and expand into new markets and asset classes?
Hakan Ozyon, CEO, Hejaz Financial Services
11.40 – 12.10
Coffee and Networking
12.10 – 14.10
Dialogue Two: A Model for Stability - Islamic Banking in Bahrain
- What makes Bahrain’s banking system – comprising of both conventional and Islamic financial institutions – a model for others to follow?
- How has an open economy, prudent macroeconomic policies and regulatory frameworks contributed to the development of Islamic banking in Bahrain?
- Recent mergers have bolstered the market share and balance sheets of Bahraini Islamic financial institutions. Will consolidation of the banking sector continue, and how will smaller institutions perform?
- How far along the transformation journey are Islamic financial institutions in Bahrain, and what more needs to be done?
- How have regulatory frameworks and sandboxes driven innovation in Shariah compliant financial technology and digital assets in Bahrain?
- With the recent launches of digital Islamic banks in Bahrain, how will the development and delivery of domestic Islamic financial services evolve?
- Do Islamic banks in Bahrain still face challenges in terms of liquidity creation and liquidity risk management, and what solutions are available?
- What regulatory frameworks and guidelines exist in Bahrain to promote ESG practices within Islamic financial institutions?
- How is climate risk being measured in the banking books of Bahrain Islamic financial institutions?
- How is the adoption of ESG frameworks pushing the agenda for better financial inclusion, climate impact and governance under the umbrella of responsible banking in Bahrain?
Debopam Dutta, Senior Associate, Trowers & Hamlins
14.10
Luncheon
Dialogues Speakers
Debopam Dutta
Senior Associate, Trowers & HamlinsDebo is a Senior Associate in the International Banking & Finance practice at Trowers & Hamlins based in their Oman office. He has extensive experience in finance in international markets, having previously worked in India, Singapore, London and Tokyo. He leads the firm’s India Desk. With in-depth knowledge of the Indian market and regulatory climate, he advises clients on how to successfully implement their India-focused transactions. Debo advises banks, financial institutions, agents, real estate investment trusts, sponsors, funds and multinational companies across the GCC, South Asia and ASEAN spanning a broad range of industries and asset classes of domestic and cross-border transactions with particular focus on corporate finance, real estate finance, project & infrastructure finance, acquisition finance, trade finance, Islamic finance, debt capital markets and structured finance, debt restructuring and regulatory issues. In addition, Debo regularly assists clients with credit agreement compliance concerns, amendments, waivers and consents on financing documents, and routine regulatory compliance issues. Besides acting as a counsel for lenders or investors, Debo has substantial experience in representing borrowers and issuers. He is increasingly sought out for his expertise in the space of ESG and green financing in the GCC and is a regular speaker at conferences and events in this area. Debo has been listed in the ALB Super 50 MENA Lawyers 2023 as one of the most highly recommended private practice lawyers in the region, recognized as a ‘Rising Star’ for Banking & Finance by IFLR 1000 in Oman in the 2022 and 2023 editions as well as in India continuously since 2019, and mentioned in the IFN Lawyers Directory as a leading Islamic finance practitioner in Oman.
Hakan Ozyon
CEO, Hejaz Financial ServicesHakan Ozyon is a seasoned business expert known for leading innovative strategies and nurturing talent. His dedication to excellence has enabled him to optimize all aspects of business management. He is adept at unlocking potential, promoting growth and increasing revenue. Hakan has deep ties in both the Islamic and broader Australian communities, enhancing business operations and setting corporate goals. With over 30 years of experience in business, he is a strategic visionary with a knack for building relationships, particularly in competitive areas. His role as CEO involves setting strategic paths and forming financial alliances. Notably, he has spent a decade transforming visions into pioneering Islamic financial services. He is respected globally for his business acumen.
Advisory Board
Elina Mohamed
Group General Counsel, Bapco EnergiesWith over 25 years of experience as an international corporate and energy lawyer, Elina Mohamed has worked across various fields, including corporate and project financing as well as corporate governance, energy and infrastructure projects.
Elina is currently the group general counsel at Bapco Energies, where she is responsible for the oversight and management of Bapco Energies’s legal functions.
Prior to joining the company, Elina held the position of general counsel at Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company during which she oversaw the legal and compliance function as well as led the legal workstream under the Nakhla Integration Program which launched in December 2018. The program explored value generation across Oman’s oil and gas sectors.
Elina’s expertise extends back to her early career at Shearn Delamore & Co, where she later joined MMC, a listed Malaysian utility and infrastructure conglomerate, in which she became the group legal advisor. At MMC, Elina was also the board’s secretary and special assistant to the group chairman.
Elina graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Leeds and was called to the English Bar and Malaysian Bar. She also holds the Diploma in Shariah Law and Practice from International Islamic University Malaysia.
Dr Gulnar Mulla
Senior Fellow of Department of Finance, University of Technology BahrainDr Gulnar Mulla is one of the most distinguished academicians with vast experience in academia, the private sector and the banking industry. She is the head of the Finance Department and also a specialist in Islamic banking at the University of Technology, Bahrain. She has almost more than 10 years of extensive experience at the university disseminating the knowledge of Shariah and Islamic finance at the graduate and postgraduate levels through teaching, publishing innovative research, examining doctoral dissertations, editing refereed journals, participating in fixing standards on Shariah issues for Islamic financial institutions and counseling Muslim communities.
Dr Gulnar is a dynamic and motivated professional with a proven record of generating and building relationships, managing projects she was assigned from concept to completion, designing educational strategies and coaching individuals to success. She possesses the required expertise in building cross-functional teams, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and making critical decisions during challenges. Dr Gulnar is an adaptable and transformational leader with an ability to work independently. She is a highly passionate, competitive and creative individual and her goal is to add value to the spaces where she thrives in.
Lilian Le Falher
Executive Manager, Head of Treasury and Capital Markets, Kuwait Finance House (Bahrain)Lilian Le Falher has 26 years of experience in investment banking. He is an executive manager of Kuwait Finance House, Bahrain, heading treasury, financial institutions and capital markets. As a representative of KFH, he is a board member of the International Islamic Financial Market and the chairman of its executive committee. He has contributed to the development of various Shariah compliant structured products and investment schemes.
Prior to joining KFH in 2005, Lilian spent eight years with BNP Paribas in Europe and the Middle East. He ended his duty at BNP Paribas as the head of investment products for the Middle East region, dealing extensively in equity, bonds and structured products.
Lilian Le Falher holds a Master’s degree in banking and finance from Toulouse Business School (France) and he is a CFA charterholder.
Mughees Shaukat
Senior Manager, AAOIFIMughees Shaukat is a global Islamic financial strategist; policy advisor, senior manager at AAOIFI, Bahrain; a fintech specialist at MIT, US; an Islamic banking advisor in Oman; a strategic partner at ESGQ for Green Finance in Almaty, Kazakhstan; the pioneer head of Islamic finance at the College of Banking and Financial Studies (CBFS); and also worked in the Central Bank of Oman.
Mughees is a thought leader, prolific author, renowned public speaker and prominent contributor in local and global policy and strategic affairs. Under his leadership and global contributions, Mughees made CBFS into a global entity, winning the GIFA award from the president of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. He was also awarded as the ‘Fintech Leader of the Year 2020’ by Turkiye and has featured on the front cover of a top international financial magazine as a global personality, strategist and thought leader.
Mughees is a PhD scholar in (Islamic) economics and finance, specializing in entrepreneurship and policies for entrepreneurial ecosystems in the GCC, while holding multiple strategic and advisory positions. He is also the ex-vice-chairman of the AAOIFI’s Education Board, Bahrain; a member of the Blockchain Society, Oman; and an AAOIFI-certified Shariah advisor and auditor, among others.
Rachid Ettaai
Business Development Manager, General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI)Rachid Ettaai is a multi-skilled professional with a set of competencies from different disciplines. He is currently The Business Development Manager at the General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions an international organization headquartered in Bahrain. He is responsible of developing partnerships and collaborations with international organisations to support CIBAFI’s mission. He worked on successful projects and initiatives with organizations such as IsDB, UN, UNEP FI, the World Bank and other stakeholders. He also contributed to the management of a portfolio of research projects related to Islamic Finance with a budget around 500k USD.
Rachid’s areas of interest and expertise cover Business strategy, digital transformation, Islamic finance and sustainability. He is also the head of Strategic Planning at Turritopsis, Strategic Institute of Sustainable Development, headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
Rachid is a multi-lingual finance professional who holds a Master’s degree in Financial Engineering and Risk Management from the National School of IT (ENSIAS), Rabat, Morocco; and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Computer Sciences from University Cadi Ayyad, Marrakesh, Morocco.
Dr Rizwan Malik
Head, Islamic Finance Centre, Bahrain Institute of Banking & FinanceDr Rizwan Malik is a passionate advocate of Islamic finance with 12-plus years of diverse experience in investments, advisory, research, strategy and business development. Since June 2023, he has been the head of the Islamic Finance Centre at the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance.
Prior to his current role, Dr Rizwan was an executive director of standards implementation and strategic developments at AAOIFI, the oldest standard-setting organization within the global Islamic finance industry.
Prior to AAOIFI, Dr Rizwan headed the strategic planning and development team at Muscat National Development and Investment Company based in Muscat, Oman — a semi-government institution set up by the sovereign wealth fund of Oman and a number of government pension funds.
Dr Rizwan holds a Bachelor’s degree from Heriot Watt University, a Master of Science degree in banking and finance and a PhD from Kingston University London. His post-doctoral research focused on Islamic capital markets with an exclusive focus on equity investments.
Dr Rizwan has contributed to various conferences and events around the world and has written book chapters and articles in award-winning publications.
Dr Shaher Abbas
CEO, IFIN ServicesDr Shaher Abbas is the founder and CEO of IFIN, the first-of-its-kind Islamic fintech that is geared to redefine the Islamic finance industry. He is also the co-founder of IFAAS, the leading international consultancy specializing in Islamic finance.
Dr Shaher has over 20 years of experience across the Islamic finance landscape, including banking, Shariah governance, product development, auditing and training with extensive knowledge in the fintech sphere.
Dr Shaher’s technical expertise and ability to innovate have been internationally acclaimed and endorsed as he received the ‘Ethical Finance Innovation Challenge Award’ twice — in 2013 for IFAAS and in 2021 for IFIN — the IsDB Private Sector Forum Competition 2023 award, the MIT Enterprise Forum Arab Startup Competition 2022 award and the Arab Financial Inclusion Innovation Prize 2018.
Dr Shaher holds a PhD in Islamic financial engineering from Durham University, UK and a Master’s degree in Islamic economics, banking and finance from Loughborough University, UK. He is also an AAOIFI-certified Shariah advisor and auditor.
Dialogues Partners
MULTILATERAL STRATEGIC PARTNERS
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD)
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) is a multilateral development financial institution and is part of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group.
The ICD was established in November 1999 to support the economic development of its member countries through the provision of finance for private sector projects, promoting competition and entrepreneurship, providing advisory services to governments and private companies and encouraging cross-border investments.
The ICD has an authorized capital of US$4 billion. Currently, the shareholders of the ICD are the IDB (50%), 53 Islamic countries (30%) and five public financial institutions (20%).
ICD mandate and objectives
The ICD fosters sustainable economic growth in its 53 member countries by:
- Financing private sector investment
- Mobilizing capital in the international financial markets, and
- Providing advisory services to business and governments.
The ICD selects the financing projects based on their contribution to economic development considering factors such as job creation, Islamic finance development, contribution to exports, etc. The ICD also provides advisory services to governments and private sector groups on policies designed to encourage the establishment, expansion and modernization of private enterprises, the development of capital markets, best management practices and to enhance the role of the market economy. The ICD operates to complement the activities of the IDB in member countries.
The ICD is rated ‘AA/FQ’ by Fitch Ratings, ‘Aa3/P-1’ by Moody’s Investors Service and ‘A+’ by Standard & Poor’s.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Tel: (966-12) 6361400; (966-12) 6441644
Fax: (966-12) 644 4427
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.icd-ps.org
The Islamic Corporation for The Insurance Of Investment And Export Credit (ICIEC)
Established 26 years ago in 1994 as a multilateral institution and a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) was tasked to promote cross-border trade and foreign direct investments in its member countries.
The ICIEC’s mission is to make trade and investment between member countries and the world more secure through the Shariah compliant risk mitigation tool. Its vision is to be recognized as the preferred enabler of trade and investment for sustainable economic development in member countries.
The ICIEC is the only multilateral export credit and investment insurance corporation in the world that provides Shariah-compliant insurance and reinsurance solutions.
Today, the ICIEC supports trade and investment flows in 47 member countries spanning across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Its target clients are corporates (both exporters and investors), banks and financial institutions as well as export credit agencies and insurers.
International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) is a member of the IDB Group. It was established with the purpose of advancing trade among OIC member countries, which would ultimately contribute to the overarching goal of improving the socioeconomic conditions of the people across the world. The ITFC commenced operations in January 2008 and has since consolidated all trade finance businesses that used to be handled by various windows within the IDB Group. Earning an ‘A1’ rating from Moody’s Investors Service reflects the ITFC’s efficiency in service delivery by responding swiftly to customer needs in a market-driven business environment.
Since 2008, the ITFC has provided more than US$40.2 billion of trade financing to OIC member countries, making it the leading provider of trade solutions for the needs of OIC member countries. With a mission of being a catalyst for trade development among OIC member countries and beyond, the ITFC helps entities in member countries gain better access to trade finance and provides them with the necessary trade-related capacity-building tools, which would enable them to successfully compete in the global market.
Contact us at:
Twitter: @ITFCCORP
Facebook: @ITFCCORP
Linkedin: International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)
Tel: +966 12 646 8337
Fax: +966 12 637 1064
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.itfc-idb.org/en
IsDB Group Business Forum (THIQAH)
The Islamic Development Bank Group Business Forum (THIQAH) is the window of the IsDB Group that facilitates contact and coordination between entities concerned of the IsDB Group and private sector firms and related institutions in IsDB Group member countries. The main objective of THIQAH is to establish a unique platform for effective dialogue, cooperation and inclusive partnership for business leaders committed to partnering in promising investment opportunities. Through facilitation and catalyst roles, THIQAH will be leveraging the IsDB Group’s resources to offer necessary services and confidence to investors and to establish strategic partnerships with the leaders of the private sector. The primary focus will be on maximizing cross-border investment among member countries to be supported by IsDB Group’s financial products and services. (www.idbgbf.org)
PARTNERS
Eiger
Eiger Trading Advisors (Eiger) is a UK-based asset-trading and technology company founded in 2008, which specializes as an intermediary in Islamic financial products.
As a leading intermediary and technology provider within the commodity Murabahah space, Eiger has the unique capabilities to deliver Shariah compliant commodity trading solutions through the Eiger Trading Platform (ETP), a web-based trading system, that we tailor to our bank clients’ exact operational requirements.
The ETP automates the structuring and execution of Islamic banking products for wholesale and retail commodity-backed transactions, including two new enhanced modules:
- ETP Retail – A 24/7 STP platform designed to automate the end-to-end commodity Murabahah transactions underpinning retail banking products such as deposits, loans, CASA, credit cards
- ETP Client Reach – A bespoke middle and back office module designed to streamline Islamic treasury and derivative transactions, including execution and documentation with our clients’ clients.
Eiger is authorized and regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority, and is both a member of the London Metal Exchange and an associate of the London Platinum and Palladium Market.
Hassan Radhi & Associates (“HRA”)
Hassan Radhi and Associates (HRA) is a prominent Bahraini law firm founded in 1974 by Dr Hassan Ali Radhi. With 50 years of experience, HRA has emerged as a leading legal consultancy firm, delivering comprehensive legal solutions to clients in Bahrain and beyond. HRA boasts a team of eight partners and 16 professionals, including associates and an administrative team, who possess extensive proficiency in Bahraini laws. They offer consultations in both Arabic and English languages.
HRA is the exclusive member firm in Bahrain for Lex Mundi, the world’s leading network of independent law firms with in-depth experience in 125-plus countries worldwide. HRA can provide clients with preferred access to more than 22,000 lawyers around the world — all from a single point of contact.
HRA has received numerous awards and accolades. The firm remains dedicated to providing exceptional legal services and upholding professional standards. With a solid reputation, extensive expertise and memberships in prestigious organizations, HRA continues to be a trusted partner for legal solutions in Bahrain and beyond.
Hejaz
Hejaz is a leading financial institution that delivers a broad range of Islamic financial services across investment management, superannuation services, financial advice and lending to a large and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions and individuals.
Founded in 2014, the firm is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia and maintains a presence all around the world.
IdealRatings
IdealRatings was incorporated in 2006 in San Francisco with a corporate objective to provide SRI/ESG and Shariah compliant solutions to ethical investors and enable them to identify such instruments across different asset classes in the global market. IdealRatings serves clients in over 30 countries with a range of capital market solutions including:
- Equities – A web-based platform covering over 40,000 stocks, where fund managers can screen equities using different, custom-built ESG/SRI/Responsible Investments and Shariah rulebooks or guidelines. This solution caters to different purification calculation methodologies with a comprehensive set of reports for fund managers to manage their portfolio.
- REITs – Global coverage of all listed REITs that could be screened in accordance with different standard Shariah rulebooks or guidelines.
- Indexes – Co-branded and jointly marketed by FTSE-Russell Indexes and a separate series with Thomson Reuters for the global markets, designed for fund management and investment benchmarking. In addition, IdealRatings is able to provide custom-built indexes for the fund management industry.
- Sukuk – A unique solution which includes the global Sukuk and a pioneering Sukuk-screening solution that enables fund managers to customize their Sukuk selection in accordance to their Shariah rulebook, guidelines or investment preference, and
- Brokerage – The solution provides broking houses the ability to screen global equity markets, a technical analysis of the markets and equities, buy/sell/hold recommendations and purification amounts.
STANDARDS AND KNOWLEDGE PARTNER
LEAD MEDIA PARTNERS
Islamic Finance news
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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One of the most respected Islamic finance leaders in the world, Bahrain is widely recognized for its pioneering role in deepening Islamic finance knowledge capital for the industry as well as it continuous influence in promoting innovation.
Home to some of the most consequential global Islamic standard-setting bodies – AAOIFI, International Islamic Financial Market and the General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions – Bahrain in recent years has taken the lead to spearhead developments in Islamic fintech and digital transformations. It was one of the first in the region to regulate digital investment management, crowdfunding and cryptocurrencies while taking into consideration the unique requirements of Shariah. It has also graduated several Islamic fintech companies from its regulatory sandbox. Amid the digital wave, the Kingdom has also taken significant steps toward promoting ESG and Islamic finance.
About REDmoney Events
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.
REDmoney events are differentiated by their complimentary yet qualified attendance structure, ensuring the highest quality of both delegates and contributors. Comprehensive and cuttingedge, attendance ensures exclusive access to the leaders in their field across all sectors and markets.
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.
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