Podcast Episodes

Episode 50: Tackling Liquidity in Islamic Finance

In our 50th episode, we spoke to Mohamad Safri, CEO of the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM).

With nearly 30 years in bank…

1 year, 3 months ago

Episode 49-Setting the Standard: AAOIFI's Impact on Islamic Finance

In this exclusive episode, we’re joined by Omar Ansari, Secretary General of Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions …

1 year, 3 months ago

Episode 48-The Alt Shift: The Rise of Alternative Assets

Alternative assets like gold, cryptocurrency, and private credit have gained momentum in recent years, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ukraine w…

1 year, 3 months ago

Episode 47-Islamic Finance Decoded: Growth and Gaps

This year, Islamic finance has made significant strides, with sukuk issuances reaching record highs and the market expanding into green and sustainab…

1 year, 4 months ago

Episode 46-Building Markets: The GCC IPO Surge

In recent years, the IPO market in the GCC has been on fire. Driven by government initiatives and a push to expand regional equity markets, the regio…

1 year, 4 months ago

Episode 45-Faith and Friction: The UK’s Islamic Banking Story

The UK is the leading hub for Islamic finance in the West. The London Stock Exchange holds 35% of the US dollar sukuk market, and English law governs…

1 year, 4 months ago

Episode 44-Bonding Over Green: The GCC’s ESG Shift

Sustainability and ESG are now key priorities in the GCC, with green bonds, sustainable loans, and major projects like Masdar City and NEOM driving c…

1 year, 4 months ago

Episode 43-Banking on Belief: Islamic Finance in Canada

With Muslims now making up nearly 5% of the population, demand for Shariah-compliant financial services is growing in Canada. Yet, the sector remains…

1 year, 5 months ago

Episode 42-Emirates of Influence: The UAE’s Rise in Global Markets

The United Arab Emirates (or UAE), once known mainly for its oil, now drives growth across finance, trade, and technology.

Dubai stands out as a globa…

1 year, 5 months ago

Episode 41-Malaysia’s Future: Balancing Growth and Giants

In the last decade, Malaysia has experienced dramatic shifts— from the 1MDB scandal that shook the nation, to its rise as an economic player, all whi…

1 year, 6 months ago