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Islamic Finance News (IFN) OnAir provides the latest insights into the world of Islamic banking and finance from the leading industry provider. The podcast covers topics related to Islamic finance, including banking, capital markets, and sukuk. It features interviews with industry experts and analysis of current trends. Listeners can visit the website at www.islamicfinancenews.com for more information.
Episodes
Digital Infrastructure for Islamic Banking & Takaful: Moving from Pilot to Nationwide Adoption
We explore how Uzbekistan’s accelerating digital transformation can drive Islamic finance adoption. We discuss digital onboarding, blockchain applications, fintech partnerships, and how the national payments ecosystem can support scalable Shariah-compliant banking and Takaful solutions.Moderator:Dr Adnan Aziz, Managing Director, Inclusive Resource ManagementPanelists:Alkhazur Tazbaev, Shariah Advi
Islamic Investment Products & Asset Management in Uzbekistan: Building a Market for the Future
We review the regulatory enablers for funds and asset management, prospects for Shariah-compliant collective investment schemes, demand from institutional and retail investors, and the potential for partnerships with regional asset managers as Uzbekistan develops its capital markets.Moderator:Hayotjon Azimov, Head of Advisory, Al Muamalat ConsultingPanelists:Hakan Ozyon, Group Chief Executive Offi
Presentation: The Development of the Private Sector in Uzbekistan - Islamic Finance as a Tool for Growth
Muzaffarjon Nizamidinov, Senior Principal, Line of Finance, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector
Central Asia’s Future: Positioning Uzbekistan as a Regional Islamic Finance & Capital Hub
A regional deep dive exploring how Uzbekistan can anchor an Islamic investment and capital-raising corridor across Central Asia. The session highlights opportunities for regional cross-border trade and capital flows, infrastructure financing, investment partnerships, and the policy measures needed to elevate Uzbekistan’s competitiveness as an Islamic finance and capital market hub in the New Asia
Building a Robust Islamic Finance Ecosystem in Uzbekistan: Regulation, Governance & Market Readiness
We examine the next phase of Uzbekistan’s Islamic finance agenda, including regulator-driven ecosystem development, the integration of international Shariah and prudential standards, capacity-building priorities, and the active role of state-owned enterprises and corporates in establishing a sustainable industry foundation.Moderator:Alisher Djumanov, Managing Partner, AD WealthPanelists:Bakhrom Nu
Keynote Address: Advancing Islamic Finance in the Capital Market of Uzbekistan: Regulatory Vision, Market Development, and Future Opportunities
Saibjan Khudayberdiyev, Head of Capital Market Development Department, National Agency for Prospective Projects of the Republic of Uzbekistan
IFN Uzbekistan Forum 2026: Welcome Address
Musakhadzhaev Sanjar, Deputy Director of Department, Uzbekistan Banking Association
IFN Indonesia Forum 2026: Closing Remarks
Irvan Susandy, Director of Trading and Membership, Indonesia Stock Exchange
Mobilising Shariah Capital: Positioning Indonesia as a Regional Capital Hub
We explore how Indonesia can evolve its investment sector beyond existing models to become a regional hub for Shariah-compliant funds and private equity. We discuss the need for product innovation, including new fund structures, private market strategies and diversified asset classes, to attract global Islamic capital. We also examine how technology, regulatory support, collaboration and ESG integ
Presentation - Impacting lives through partnership with Islamic Institutions
Dr Nabil Hani Qaddumi, Chairman of the Board of Directors, TaawonDr Tareq Emtairah, Director General, Taawon
Presentation - Reimagining Money: Stablecoins and Digital Assets in Islamic Finance
Mufti Faraz Adam, Shariah Advisor – Digital Assets, Tokenisation & Web3, Fasset
Islamic Capital Markets in ASEAN: From Potential to Regional Market Depth
We examine the development of Islamic capital markets across ASEAN and the shared challenge of transforming regional scale and demand into sustained issuance, liquidity, and market depth. The discussion will explore opportunities and constraints in corporate sukuk and Shariah-compliant capital raising across ASEAN markets, including issuer readiness, pricing dynamics, cross-border structures, and
From Policy to Participation: Scaling Indonesia’s Islamic Finance Ecosystem
Through an expert panel, we explore Indonesia’s Islamic finance landscape, spanning banking, capital markets, Takaful, social finance and MSME financing. We examine policy and regulatory priorities shaping a resilient Shariah-compliant ecosystem, alongside strategies to expand financial inclusion and improve access to finance for MSM enterprises. We discuss the growing role of Islamic fintech, col
IFN Indonesia Forum 2026: Keynote Address
Henry Rialdi, Head of Department of Capital Market Regulation and Development, Financial Services Authority (OJK)
IFN Indonesia Forum 2026: Welcome Remark
Risa E Rustam, Director, Indonesia Stock Exchange
Islamic social finance and Gaza resilience efforts
In this episode, IFN journalist Radhika Das speaks with Dr Nabil Qaddumi, the chairman of Taawon, Dr Tareq Emtairah, the director-general of Taawon and Amer Shomali, the director-general of The Palestinian Museum, about the Noor Gaza Orphan Care program, long-term Islamic social finance structures and the role of cultural preservation and digital archiving in supporting Palestinian resilience effo
New wave of Saudi Sukuk issuers
In this episode, Andrei Ugarov, the head of credit advisory at Impact46, talks to IFN editor Nessreen Tamano about what is driving the shift in Saudi Arabia’s Sukuk market and how recent landmark issuances are shaping future deals.
Islamic fintech draws global interest
This IFN Podcast episode hosted by Nessreen Tamano features Fawad Khan, the managing director for the Middle East at Fasanara Capital, and looks at how Islamic fintech in the GCC region is evolving.
Opportunities amid Pakistan’s system-wide conversion
Usama Ehsan, a partner at Safwa Advisory and Shariah board member at Bank Alfalah, speaks to IFN’s Nessreen Tamano about the opportunities and challenges in scaling Pakistan’s Islamic finance industry globally.
Islamic capital for healthcare assets
In this IFN Podcast episode, Dr Amjad Hammad, the founder and CEO of Baraka Prosperity Partners, talks to IFN Editor Nessreen Tamano about the potential of healthcare infrastructure as an emerging class for Islamic investors.
IFN Weekly Round-Up: 28th February – 6th March 2026
Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 28th February – 6th March 2026.
IFN Weekly Round-up: 21st – 27th February 2026
Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 21st – 27th February 2026.
Uzbekistan’s Islamic banking law and the road ahead
In this episode, IFN journalist Radhika Das speaks with Iskandar Tursunov, the CEO and Founder of Al Muamalat Consulting, about Uzbekistan’s newly approved Islamic banking law, Sukuk developments, fintech innovation, international standard-setting partnerships and the country’s ambition to become a leading Islamic finance hub in Central Asia
IFN Weekly Round-Up: 14th-20th February 2026
Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 14th-20th February 2026.
IFN Weekly Round-Up: 7th–13th February 2026
Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 7th–13th February 2026.
IFN Weekly Round-up: 31st January – 6th February 2026
Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 31st January – 6th February 2026.
IFN Weekly Round-up: 24th – 30th January 2026
Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 24th – 30th January 2026.
Islamic Finance for Climate Resilience
In this episode, Aminah Farid speaks with Shahira Johan, senior financial sector specialist at the World Bank and co-author of the Islamic Finance and Climate Agenda report, on how Islamic finance can support climate action, scale sustainable instruments and build climate-resilient communities across OIC economies.
IFN Weekly Round-up: 10th – 16th January 2026
Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 10th – 16th January 2026.
IFN Weekly Round-up: 3rd – 9th January 2026
Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 3rd – 9th January 2026.
Building a global market for Islamic liquidity
In this episode, IFN journalist Radhika Das speaks with Mohamad Safri Hamid, the CEO of the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM), about IILM’s upsized Sukuk program, rising global demand for Shariah compliant liquidity instruments, the growth of its primary dealer network and its role in addressing cross-border Islamic liquidity gaps.
Panel 1: Tawarruq at Crossroads: Reform, Regulation, or Replacement?
Moderator:Faezah Abdullah, Head of Shariah, Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad MalaysiaPanelists:Dr Sheikh Nizam Yaquby, Chairman Global Shariah Supervisory Committee, Standard Chartered Bank & Chairperson of Shariah Board, Standard Chartered Bank PakistanDato’ Prof. Dr Ashraf Md Hashim, Internal Shariah Supervision Committee Member, Standard Chartered Bank UAEDr Ahcene Lahsasna, Chairman Sharia
IFN Weekly Round-Up: 29th November – 5th December 2025
Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 29th November – 5th December 2025.
IFN Weekly Round-Up: 22nd – 28th November 2025
Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 22nd – 28th November 2025.
IFN Weekly Round-Up: 15th – 21st November 2025
Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 15th – 21st November 2025.
IFN Weekly Round-Up: 8th – 14th November 2025
Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 8th – 14th November 2025.
Malta's Sukuk move
In this episode, IFN journalist Radhika Das speaks with Jesmond Gatt, the chairman of the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), and Clare Farrugia, the head of strategy, policy and innovation at the MFSA, on Malta’s plans to introduce a dedicated Sukuk framework, a first for the jurisdiction. The discussion explores the MFSA’s objectives, Shariah governance measures and Malta’s vision to posi
Pakistan’s REIT market hits inflection point
Pakistan’s US$1.9 trillion real estate market has long operated on cash and opacity. Now, a decade after the nation launched its first Islamic REIT, the sector is entering a new phase of regulation and digital reform that could transform how Pakistanis own property, with Shariah structures leading the way. Naeem Illyas Khanani, CEO of DigiEstate and Arif Habib Dolmen REIT Management’s audit chairm
The Opportunity Ahead: Expanding Islamic Investment Products in Pakistan
We explore the evolving landscape of Islamic investment management in Pakistan—from shifting asset allocation trends to the rise of mutual funds, ETFs, and REITs. What progress has been made in product innovation and investor access, and how effectively has Islamic asset management been positioned? Join us as we assess the next steps needed to scale Islamic investment and wealth management solutio
Presentation: Islamic Finance 2.0: Charting the Next 50 Years - A Generational Discourse
Adnan Fasih, Group Head, Islamic Banking, Habib Bank AG ZurichZaid Naveed, Head Business Strategy and Market Intelligence, Habib Bank AG Zurich
Pakistan’s Capital Market Advantage: Innovation, Inclusion and Growth
With key reforms underway, can Pakistan emerge as a regional hub for Islamic capital markets? We explore the strategic direction set by the Islamic Capital Market Development Committee and what it means for growth, innovation, and resilience. We ask how non-sovereign Sukuk issuance can be accelerated, and how capital markets will play a pivotal role in supporting the broader financial system conve
Artificial Intelligence and the New Era of Islamic Finance: A Shariah Perspective
Moderator:Azhar Aslam, Head Islamic Banking, Pakistan, Standard Chartered SaadiqPanelists:Dr Mufti Irshad Ahmad Aijaz, Member Shariah Board, Standard Chartered Bank PakistanDr Mufti Muhammad Sarfaraz Nihal, Resident Shariah Board Member, Standard Chartered Bank PakistanMufti Muhammad Abdul Mubeen, Group Head Shariah, Standard Chartered Bank, Member Shariah Board, Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan &
Presentation: Dr Syed Amir Ali, Deputy CEO, Meezan Bank
Transforming Islamic Finance Through Digital and Fintech Innovation
How are Islamic financial institutions leveraging digital tools and fintech partnerships to transform service delivery, drive innovation, and expand financial inclusion? We explore how AI, mobile apps, and tech-enabled platforms are improving efficiency and customer experience, assess the regulatory and infrastructure challenges ahead, and ask how digital innovation can offer sustainable, scalable
Presentation: Faysal Bank’s Historic Conversion to Islamic Banking – A Journey of Faith & Belief
Yousaf Hussain, President and CEO, Faysal Bank
Islamic Finance in Pakistan: A Market Ripe for Opportunity and Growth
What does Pakistan’s shift to a fully Islamic financial system by 2028 mean for financial institutions? We explore the impact of the FSC’s ruling and State Bank reforms, offering strategic insights into regulatory transformation, market leadership, and new opportunities in financial inclusion and the Islamic economy. We hear from industry leaders on how to position for success in a changing landsc
IFN Pakistan Forum 2025: Keynote Address
Zeeshan Rehman Khattak, Commissioner – Specialized Companies Division, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan
Reimagining Waqf: From charity to strategic asset
In this episode, Ihsan Waqf founder and CEO Aminnurllah Mustapah discusses with IFN’s Nessreen Tamano how the foundation is transforming Islamic endowments in to productive assets, starting with unconventional projects.
IFN Weekly Round-up: 23rd October 2025
Listen to IFN’s round-up of the top Islamic finance headlines around the world, from the 17th to the 23rd October 2025.
Global Shari’ah Majlis 2025: Closing Remarks
Bilal Parvaiz, CEO, Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad Malaysia
Panel 3: Meeting Client Needs Responsibly: Shariah Approaches to Structured Solutions
Moderator:Ahsan Ali, MD & Head, Islamic Corporate & Investment Banking, Standard Chartered BankPanelists:Dr Mohamed Ali Elgari, Global Shariah Supervisory Committee Member, Standard Chartered BankDato’ Prof. Dr Aznan, Global Shariah Supervisory Committee Member, Standard Chartered BankMufti Muhammad Abdul Mubeen, Group Head Shariah, Standard Chartered Bank Member Shariah Board, Standard Ch
Panel 2: Crypto, Tokenization, and the Maqasid al-Shariah: Aligning Innovation with Ethics
Moderator:Dr Mufti Yousuf Sultan, Shariah Board Member, Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad MalaysiaPanelists:Dato’ Prof. Dr Aznan, Global Shariah Supervisory Committee Member, Standard Chartered BankDr Mohamed Ali Elgari, Global Shariah Supervisory Committee Member, Standard Chartered BankDr Noralizam Aliakbar, Syariah Advisory Body Member of Standard Chartered Securities (B) Sdn Bhd BruneiDr Ahmad
Global Shari’ah Majlis 2025: Special Address
YB Senator Dr Zulkifli Bin Hasan, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs)
Global Shari’ah Majlis 2025: Keynote Address
Sahibus Samahah Ustaz Haji Ahmad Fauwaz bin Dato' Ustaz Haji Fadzil, Mufti Wilayah Persekutuan (Mufti of the Federal Territories)
Global Shari’ah Majlis 2025: Welcome Address
Khurram Hilal, CEO Group Islamic Banking, Standard Chartered Bank
Global Shari’ah Majlis 2025: Opening
Mustafa Adil, Head of Islamic Finance, Data and Analytics, London Stock Exchange Group
Islamic finance: A human right option
In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Nasser Baker Al Kahtani, the executive director at AGFUND, discusses the fund’s mission to lift people out of poverty through inclusive financial systems, Islamic finance solutions and technology-driven tools for small farmers.
From Sukuk to sustainability
In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Dr Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser, the chairman of the IsDB Group, highlights Sukuk as a financing instrument for development projects, the Sukuk Summit in London this month and the Arab Coordination Group’s efforts to maximize impact.
GPE’s mandate to tackle the growing learning crisis, finance education initiatives and advance its partnership with the IsDB Group
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Laura Frigenti, CEO, Global Partnership for Education (GPE), on GPE’s mandate to tackle the growing learning crisis, finance education initiatives and advance its partnership with the IsDB Group
AGFUND’s footprint in inclusive and social development and its use of digital tools to expand access to microfinance initiatives
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Nasser Baker Al Kahtani, Executive Director, Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND), on AGFUND’s footprint in inclusive and social development and its use of digital tools to expand access to microfinance initiatives
The Arab Fund’s central role in regional infrastructure development and its presence in the digital and green economies
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Imed Limam, Director, Operations Department, Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, on the Arab Fund’s central role in regional infrastructure development and its presence in the digital and green economies
Sukuk-financed projects, the Sukuk Summit in London this month and the Arab Coordination Group’s efforts to maximize development and impact
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser, Chairman, IsDB Group, on Sukuk-financed projects, the Sukuk Summit in London this month and the Arab Coordination Group’s efforts to maximize development and impact
Guinea’s collaboration with the Arab Coordination Group, its infrastructure goals and the Simandou project
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Ismael Nabe, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Government of Guinea, on Guinea’s collaboration with the Arab Coordination Group, its infrastructure goals and the Simandou project
The role QFFD sees for the private sector in scaling impact through different financing mechanisms and the organization’s Islamic finance involvement
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Fahad Hamad Al-Sulaiti, Director General, Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD), on the role QFFD sees for the private sector in scaling impact through different financing mechanisms and the organization’s Islamic finance involvement
The efforts that need to be undertaken to place the Islamic finance industry on the same level-playing field as that of the environment, social and governance (ESG) market
Aminah Farid, IFN Journalist, interviews Shahariah Shaharudin, President of Saturna Sdn Bhd, on the efforts that need to be undertaken to place the Islamic finance industry on the same level-playing field as that of the environment, social and governance (ESG) market.
VCorp Capital's first Shariah compliant fund offering to help SMEs bridge financing gaps
Francis Nantha, IFN Investor Editor, interviews Rex Fong, Chief Investment Officer, VCorp Capital on the firm's first Shariah compliant fund offering to help SMEs bridge financing gaps
Sukuk index methodology and screening criteria, and future trends in integrating ESG factors with Shariah compliant fixed income benchmarks
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Jessica Tan, Principal, Fixed Income Indices, S&P Dow Jones Indices, on Sukuk index methodology and screening criteria, and future trends in integrating ESG factors with Shariah compliant fixed income benchmarks
Investor trends among Generation Z
Aminah Farid, IFN Journalist, interviews Faris Lodin, Wahed Global Advisory Board and Member of Wahed Ventures Investment Committee on investor trends among Generation Z.
Developments at the firm's Quayside JBCC project in Malaysia's southern state of Johor and the Shariah funding plans
Francis Nantha, IFN Investor Editor, gets an update from Edward Chin, Vice-President, Asia Vision Capital, on developments at the firm's Quayside JBCC project in Malaysia's southern state of Johor and the Shariah funding plans
Why the firm plans to offer a Shariah compliant version of its existing conventional fund
Francis Nantha, IFN Investor Editor, interviews Arif Izhan Shuhaimi, Private Wealth Manager, Crewstone International on why the firm plans to offer a Shariah compliant version of its existing conventional fund
The Jersey jurisdiction’s Shariah compliant structuring appeal, its role in Sukuk and SPV innovation and rising demand from Islamic private wealth clients
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Adam Knight and Nancy Chien from Bedell Cristin, on the Jersey jurisdiction’s Shariah compliant structuring appeal, its role in Sukuk and SPV innovation and rising demand from Islamic private wealth clients
ITS' role in Islamic finance and how ITS platform works to protect investors
Aminah Farid, IFN Journalist, interviews Sherif Essam Abdul Rahman, Senior Manager in Product Management at International Turnkey Systems (ITS) on ITS' role in Islamic finance and how ITS platform works to protect investors.
The legal structuring of Sukuk, regulatory harmonization and the complexities of full Islamic bank conversions such as Ahli United Bank’s (UK)
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Salman Ahmed, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins, on the legal structuring of Sukuk, regulatory harmonization and the complexities of full Islamic bank conversions such as Ahli United Bank’s (UK).
The benefits of Islamic finance on Malaysian economic trade and exports
Francis Nantha, IFN Investor Editor, interviews Richard Khoo, Vice President of Exim Bank Malaysia on the benefits of Islamic finance on Malaysian economic trade and exports.
KAF's progress to reach the underbanked market
Aminah Farid, IFN Journalist, interviews Rafiza Ghazali, CEO of KAF Digital Bank on KAF's progress to reach the underbanked market.
Which Islamic finance markets globally have been making significant progress
Aminah Farid, IFN Journalist, interviews Oliver Agha, founder of Agha & Co law firm and IFN columnist on which Islamic finance markets globally have been making significant progress.
The opportunities Asia presents to Islamic investors in Europe
IFN Managing Editor Vineeta Tan speaks to Mohammed Parekh, the founder and CEO of London-based MRP Premier Group, on the opportunities Asia presents to Islamic investors in Europe.
Digital Takaful represents a potential new boost to Malaysia’s Islamic insurance sector, although not without its own challenges
Digital Takaful represents a potential new boost to Malaysia’s Islamic insurance sector, although not without its own challenges, Mazrul Shahir, Masryef Advisory’s director of Islamic finance, tells IFN Managing Editor Vineeta Tan.
Frameworks for applying Shariah principles to digital assets and the role of screening in driving adoption
Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Max Freeman, Founder and CEO, Epicenter Labs, on frameworks for applying Shariah principles to digital assets and the role of screening in driving adoption
The state of Islamic finance in Malaysia
Aminah Farid, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Wan Asnur, Head of Legal and Corporate Branch at Malaysia's Attorney General Chambers on the state of Islamic finance in Malaysia.
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