How much further can regional Shariah compliant asset owners and managers incorporate green and sustainable considerations into investment decisions, while at the same time encouraging investee companies to manage climate risk? What is a current assessment of regulatory frameworks and their influence on Shariah compliant investment decisions? Is sufficient regional Shariah compliant capital being channeled into energy transition, and are we maximizing the potential of green Sukuk?

Moderator:

Sohail Zubairi, Green Islamic Finance Specialist

Panelists:

Faisal Ali, Senior Portfolio Manager, Azimut
Luma Saqqaf, Founder and CEO, Ajyal Sustainability
Mona Zeineldin, Managing Director, Emerging Capital Management Partners

Through a series of short, punchy presentations we examine the merits of various asset classes from an investor’s viewpoint. With each asset class presented by a recognized market practitioner, we offer a critical assessment of Islamic investment opportunities, from private capital, to Sukuk, to equities, to real estate. Which asset class will prevail?

Moderator:

Vineeta Tan, Director, REDmoney and Managing Editor of IFN Investor

Panelists:

Jaber Al Noumani, CFO – Finance and Procurement, OQ Exploration and Production
Khalid Howladar, Chairman, MRHB.Network
Louis Hems, Commercial Director, Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange
Patrick Drum, Fixed Income Lead and Portfolio Manager, Saturna Capital
Walid Shalan, Group Chief Financial Officer, Estithmar Holding

What are current market trends in private capital and what are the underlying factors driving growth? What opportunities are on offer for regional Shariah compliant private capital investment, and if we examine asset-backed credit, venture funds, private equity, real assets, and real estate sectors, where will we see the growth? Can private capital more effectively fund Shariah compliant startups and foster innovation across global markets?

Moderator:

Alexander Armstrong, Director, Aditum Capital

Panelists:

Anita Wieja-Caruba, Associate Director, Policy and Legal, Dubai Financial Services Authority
Lo’ai Bataineh, CEO, Ominvest Capital DIFC
Mohammed Parekh, Managing Director, MRP Premier Group
Ruslan Akhmedzyanov, Head of Transaction Advisory, Ypsilon Capital (DIFC)
Walter Gontarek, CEO and Chairman, Channel Capital Advisors