Shows
IFN OnAirThe need to expand Islamic investment products in Indonesia and the role of collaboration with Bank Syariah Indonesia in raising public awarenessRadhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Baihaqi Azhari, Investment Specialist, Bahana TCW Investment Management, on the need to expand Islamic investment products in Indonesia and the role of collaboration with Bank Syariah Indonesia in raising public awareness.2025-05-0710 min
IFN OnAirThe role of education in advancing Islamic finance globally, the need for supportive legal frameworks and how greater literacy and regulatory reform can unlock the sector’s full potentialRadhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Habib Ahmed, Professor and Sharjah Chair in Islamic Law & Finance, on the role of education in advancing Islamic finance globally, the need for supportive legal frameworks and how greater literacy and regulatory reform can unlock the sector’s full potential.2025-05-0707 min
IFN OnAirThe role of Islamic finance in maintaining ethical principles amidst globalization and its potential to address economic inequalities, especially in emerging marketsRadhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Ian Goldin, Professor of Globalisation and Development, on the role of Islamic finance in maintaining ethical principles amidst globalization and its potential to address economic inequalities, especially in emerging markets.2025-05-0704 min
IFN OnAirThe grassroots-driven nature of Islamic banking in Indonesia and its role in business financeRadhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Aji Erlangga, CEO, Sarana Modern Sejahtera, on the grassroots-driven nature of Islamic banking in Indonesia and its role in business finance.2025-05-0713 min
IFN OnAirInside GIFS 2025: BSI’s vision for global Islamic financeIn this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Bob Ananta, the acting president director of Bank Syariah Indonesia, shares how the bank is advancing Islamic finance globally through the 2025 Global Islamic Finance Summit (GIFS), policy harmonization and innovative initiatives like the Muslim Consumption Index.2025-05-0211 minIFN OnAirHow to close the Islamic SME financing gap in MENADespite being the backbone of the MENA economy, only one in five SMEs in the region can access bank financing, resulting in a whopping financing gap of up to US$240 billion, according to the World Bank. Why is that the case and how is this changing the financing landscape; and, how does Islamic finance factor into the equation? Khaled Berjawi, the head of product management for Islamic banks at Azentio Software, breaks it down in this episode with IFN Managing Editor Vineeta Tan.2025-04-0925 minIFN OnAirOvercoming challenges in digital adoptionRaja Teh Maimunah Raja Abdul Aziz, the CEO of AEON Bank, Malaysia’s first Islamic digital bank, discusses the bank’s five-year growth strategy, digital adoption in the country and plans to expand into SME banking, with IFN Editor Nessreen Tamano.2025-03-2419 minIFN OnAirEstithmar Holding's debut Sukuk - A Qatari firstQatari conglomerate Estithmar Holding made Islamic finance history with its QAR500 million debut Sukuk, the first corporate to have tapped the Qatari riyal Sukuk market, charting a new pathway for others to follow suit and deepen the market. In a roundtable hosted by IFN, experts behind the transaction from Al Rayan Investment, Masraf Al Rayan and Simmons & Simmons discuss the intricacies and significance of this award-winning deal. Interviewees:Akber Khan, Acting CEO, Al Rayan InvestmentTahir Hayat Pirzada, GM, Group Treasurer and Financial Institutions, Masraf Al Rayan2025-03-1726 minIFN OnAirShariah and Islamic finance -- a state of flux or stability?In this honest discussion about the state of Shariah harmonization and legal landscape of Islamic finance, Mohammed Paracha, Norton Rose Fulbright's head of Middle East and the co-founder of Nester, shares with IFN Managing Editor Vineeta Tan that while there's been promising laudable efforts, the industry still needs to do more. He also shares how fintech could be the next exciting chapter in the industry's growth story. 2025-03-1138 minIFN OnAirPru Life UK's Takaful initiatives in the PhilippinesIn this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Maricel Estavillo discusses Pru Life UK's pioneering role in launching Takaful products in the Philippines and its efforts to expand financial inclusion.2025-03-0421 min
IFN OnAirCo-Interview: The Role of Technology in the Ever-Developing Islamic Investment SpaceModerator:Vineeta Tan, Director, REDmoney and Managing Editor of IFN InvestorPanelists:Gareth Lewis, Vice President, Partnerships and Enterprise, FassetRanvir Singhsachakul, Director of Marketing and Business Development, MessageSpring2025-02-2616 min
IFN OnAirBeyond the Drawing Board: Creativity and Innovation in Regional Islamic Investment and Wealth ManagementWhat innovation is being seen in Islamic investment and wealth management to develop new products, grow customer bases and build brands, and how is technology being deployed? What is the potential for Waqf investment funds and what has already been achieved in the region? How are Waqf investment funds structured and how will these funds contribute to sustainable development?Moderator:Vineeta Tan, Director, REDmoney and Managing Editor of IFN InvestorPanelists:Ebrahim Moolla, Head of Islamic Private Capital, NumeralDr Imran...2025-02-2441 min
IFN OnAirPower Panel: Battle of the Shariah Compliant Asset ClassesThrough 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 InvestorPanelists:Jaber Al Noumani, CFO – Finance and Procurement, OQ Exploration and ProductionKhalid Howladar, Chairman, MRHB...2025-02-2433 minIFN OnAirWealth management and ethical investingRadhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Anouk Hanafiah, CEO, Eastspring Al-Wara’ Investments, on wealth management and ethical investing2024-10-2403 minIFN OnAirGlobal Islamic investments outlookFrancis Nantha, Editor of IFN Investor, interviews Faisal Al Osaimi, CEO, Invesense Asset Management, on global Islamic investments outlook2024-10-2403 minIFN OnAirGlobal Islamic investmentsFrancis Nantha, Editor of IFN Investor, interviews Frederik Wijsenbeek, CIO, Vemi Capital, on global Islamic investments2024-10-2410 minIFN OnAirGlobal Islamic investments outlookFrancis Nantha, Editor of IFN Investor, interviews Hamel Shah, Founder, Azimuth Global Partners, on global Islamic investments outlook2024-10-2407 minIFN OnAirIntegrating Islamic finance into investment opportunitiesRadhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews James Buchanan, Managing Director of South Asia, Walton Global, on integrating Islamic finance into investment opportunities2024-10-2405 minIFN OnAirThe growth of the Sukuk market and development of green SukukRadhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Muhammad Akram Ramli, Senior Executive Analyst, BIX Malaysia, on the growth of the Sukuk market and development of green Sukuk2024-10-2403 minIFN OnAirFirm's growth strategyFrancis Nantha, Editor of IFN Investor, interviews Najman Isa, CEO & CIO, RHB Islamic International Asset Management, on firm's growth strategy2024-10-2408 minIFN OnAirThe impact of technology on Islamic financeRadhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Suresh Naidu Sadasivan, Director of Communication & Innovation, Masverse, on the impact of technology on Islamic finance2024-10-2405 minIFN OnAirThe influence of Sukuk issuance on market dynamicsRadhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Rosyidah, Shariah Business Development Analyst, Indonesia Stock Exchange, on the influence of Sukuk issuance on market dynamics2024-10-2404 minIFN OnAirIslamic finance’s enhancement through Credit TakafulRadhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Ric Khoo, Vice President, EXIM Bank of Malaysia, on Islamic finance’s enhancement through Credit Takaful2024-10-2404 minIFN OnAirThe evolving demand for Shariah compliant productsRadhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Mahmud Hossain, Managing Director & CEO, Millenium Information Solution, on the evolving demand for Shariah compliant products2024-10-2406 minIFN OnAirGlobal plans for Halal Money appFrancis Nantha, Editor of IFN Investor, interviews Hakan Ozyon, CEO, Hejaz, on global plans for Halal Money app2024-10-2416 minIFN OnAirStrategic partnerships and market positioning in the Islamic finance industryRadhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Mohamed Ashraf Iqbal, Chairman, Waafi Bank, on strategic partnerships and market positioning in the Islamic finance industry2024-10-2404 minIFN OnAirInnovation and development in Islamic financeRadhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Marjan Muhammad, Director of Research Management & Publications, ISRA Research Management Centre at INCEIF University, on innovation and development in Islamic finance2024-10-2411 minIFN OnAirThe firm's Shariah funds in Abu DhabiFrancis Nantha, Editor of IFN Investor, interviews Alae Chouaibi, MD, Waha Investment, on the firm's Shariah funds in Abu Dhabi2024-10-2405 minIFN OnAirSukuk market in PakistanRadhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, Senior Executive Vice President & Head of Shariah Compliance, Meezan Bank, on the Sukuk market in Pakistan2024-10-2406 minIFN OnAirMacro and credit trends among Islamic sovereignsIn this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Christian de Guzman discusses macro and credit trends among Islamic sovereigns, delving deeper into global financial conditions and economic resilience, geopolitical shifts and the evolution of ESG risks in the Islamic financial landscape2024-10-0418 min
IFN OnAirIFN Asia Forum 2024 - Keynote AddressAdnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid, Deputy Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia2024-10-0220 minIFN OnAirBuilding an Islamic finance ecosystem in the PhilippinesIn this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Aleem Siddiqui Guiapal speaks about the evolving landscape of Islamic finance in the Philippines, exploring the recent inauguration of Maybank's Islamic banking branch in Zamboanga. They delve into its potential impact on local economies and the broader Islamic finance industry.2024-09-2714 minIFN OnAirExploring Tawarruq’s legal challenges and flexibility across jurisdictionsTawarruq remains a key tool in Islamic finance despite ongoing debates around its structure. In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Elias Moubarak discusses the legal challenges, regulatory developments and cross-border complexities of Tawarruq, offering insights into its flexibility and future prospects. 2024-09-1024 minIFN OnAirPrivate credit strategies capturing Islamic interestPrivate credit strategies are gathering momentum among Islamic investors. In this episode with IFN Managing Editor Vineeta Tan, Walter Gontarek, CEO of Channel Capital Advisors, explores different Shariah compliant private credit strategies, opportunities and prospects of this exciting asset class. 2024-08-2224 minIFN OnAirTakaful Oman prepares to roll out new productsTakaful Oman’s CEO Neelmani Bhardwaj shares insights into the burgeoning Islamic insurance sector of the Sultanate, as well as Takaful Oman’s expansion plans in the short and medium term, with IFN’s Nessreen Tamano in this podcast episode.2024-04-2413 minIFN OnAirInvestment opportunities in the digital landscapeIn this IFN Podcast episode, Munirah Khairuddin, the country head and CEO of Principal Asset Management Malaysia speaks to Nessreen Tamano of IFN about the rising popularity and impact of digital investing, especially in the context of Shariah compliant finance, in Malaysia and around the world.2024-01-2316 minIFN OnAirUnlocking carbon credit market potential in a Halal mannerCarbon credits are positioned as a potential avenue to alleviate some of the global climate pressures emanating from carbon emissions. But they are not without critics. Are they a viable asset class and how can we best optimize carbon credits and offsets? My name is Vineeta Tan, the managing editor of IFN. To understand this, in this episode, Vineeta Tan speaks to Professor Lisa Wilson, the managing director of XTCC, a Shariah compliant investment platform for carbon credits; and Dr Scott Levy, the managing director of Al Waseelah and founder of XTCC. 2024-01-0331 minIFN OnAirPotential areas of Islamic PE & VC growthThere are areas of opportunities in the Islamic private equity and venture capital space, particularly in the GCC and Southeast Asian regions, where Lim Say Cheong, the CEO of Saudi Venture Capital Investment Company, has focused on in the last decade. He shares his insights with IFN in this episode with Nessreen Tamano.2023-12-0526 minIFN OnAirCreating wealth in the UK Muslim communityUK-headquartered Autarky Sukuk's latest offering serves investors looking for a Shariah compliant investment based on real estate in the UK. Co-founders Shoaib Bux and Yasin Patel speak to IFN's Nessreen Tamano about the challenges and opportunities in the market.2023-10-2414 minIFN OnAirIFN Asia Forum 2023: Keynote AddressAdnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid, Deputy Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia2023-10-1011 minIFN OnAirInnovation in Oman's Sukuk and Islamic finance marketsThe past few years have seen some landmark deals and transactions in the Omani Islamic finance and Sukuk markets, and this trend can be expected to continue, Asad Qayyum, a managing partner at MAQ Legal, tells IFN's Nessreen Tamano in this podcast episode.2023-10-0918 min
IFN OnAirIFN Oman Forum 2023 - Keynote AddressAhmed Ali Al Maamari, Executive Vice-President, Capital Market Authority, Sultanate of Oman2023-10-0609 minIFN OnAirSupporting Oman's Islamic fintech and Sukuk marketsThe Capital Market Authority of Oman is working on new and updated regulations for virtual assets and the bond and Sukuk markets of the Sultanate, advisor Kemal Rizadi Arbi tells IFN's Nessreen Tamano in this episode. 2023-10-0323 minIFN OnAirIslamic mortgage financing in Saudi ArabiaFabrice Susini, CEO of Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company, talks to IFN's Nessreen Tamano about the Sukuk and Islamic finance strategy of the company, whose mandate includes providing liquidity to the real estate finance market, as well as sustainable financing solutions to Saudi homebuyers. 2023-09-1225 min
IFN OnAirIFN UK Forum 2023 - Keynote AddressKeynote AddressLord Johnson, Minister of State, Department for Business and Trade2023-09-1201 min
IFN OnAirIFN UK Forum 2023 - Welcome AddressWelcome AddressAlderman Vincent Keaveny, Representative of the Lord Mayor of the City of London2023-09-1208 minIFN OnAirThe equity crowdfunding scene in MalaysiaIn 2022, after 10 years of being established, Malaysian digital platform for investing and fundraising pitchIN received approval from the Securities Commission Malaysia to list Shariah compliant companies on its platform. Sam Shafie, who is the CEO and Co-Founder of pitchIN, talks to IFN's Emir Zainul about his experience of managing a digital crowdfunding platform in Malaysia, their venture into Shariah compliant services and the firm’s future and beyond. 2023-08-2222 minIFN OnAirShariah compliant capital for tech start-ups in MENADunya Bashiti, the co-found and CEO of Capifly, talks to IFN's Nessreen Tamano about offering Islamic non-dilutive capital to tech start-ups in Jordan and plans to expand into the MENA region, starting with Saudi Arabia.2023-07-2512 minIFN OnAirShifting away from debt-based financial paradigmIn a conversation with IFN Managing Editor Vineeta Tan, global finance pundit Andrew Sheng expounds on the ways we could move toward a more equitable and sustainable future including by investing in social enterprises and exploring Shariah compliant equity-based financial models as the current debt-based system is not sustainable. 2023-03-2017 minIFN OnAirThe challenges of issuing Sukuk in the MaldivesDr Aishath Muneeza, who was personally involved in structuring all the corporate Sukuk offered in the Maldives as well as the private sukuk and Islamic treasury instruments for the government of Maldives, talks to IFN's Emir Zainul about the challenges of issuing Sukuk in the Maldives, as she highlights the lack of awareness and legal constraints in the Islamic finance industry in the country. 2023-03-0725 minIFN OnAirRe-building trust in Canada's Islamic finance industryS Zuhair Naqvi, the founder and CEO of Halal mortgage business EQRAZ, talks to IFN's Nessreen Tamano about what he would like to see more of in the Canadian Islamic finance industry in the near future, including more awareness and knowledge on Shariah products by both industry players and customers, and re-building the Muslim community's trust in the Halal home financing sector.2023-02-2823 minIFN OnAirLabuan prepares for Islamic digital offeringsShahruladeri Mohamad Adnan, CEO of CIB Capital and formerly the director of business development at the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre, shares insights on Labuan’s Islamic finance industry, particularly the Sukuk market, in this episode of IFN Podcast, with news editor Nessreen Tamano.2023-01-3011 minIFN OnAirIslamic investing in AustraliaNick Heuzenroeder, CEO of Haven Wealth, talks about the Australian Islamic investment landscape and Takaful market, as well as his company’s plan to launch a Sukuk fund and an Islamic insurance product this year, in this episode of IFN Podcast with news editor Nessreen Tamano.2023-01-1116 min
IFN OnAirSession 2: IFN Singapore OnAir Roadshow 2022 - Keynote AddressZhulkarnain Abdul Rahim, Member of Parliament, Singapore2023-01-0919 min
IFN OnAirIFN Indonesia 2022 - Keynote AddressAstera Primanto Bhakti, Director General of Fiscal Balance, Ministry of Finance, the Republic of Indonesia, Secretary General of the Indonesian Association of Islamic Economists (IAEI)2023-01-0914 min
IFN OnAirIFN Bangladesh OnAir Roadshow 2022 - Keynote AddressDr Mizanur Rahman, Commissioner, Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC)2023-01-0919 min
IFN OnAirIFN Pakistan OnAir Roadshow 2022 - Keynote AddressGhulam Muhammad Abbasi, Director, Islamic Banking Department, State Bank of Pakistan2023-01-0927 minIFN OnAirIILM spearheading new initiativesIn this episode, IFN Managing Editor Vineeta Tan speaks to Dr Umar Oseni, the CEO of the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM), to discuss the current state of liquidity management for Islamic financial institutions and IILM’s 2023 plans.2022-12-0724 minIFN OnAirIslamic finance fills funding gap for Saudi SMEsThere has been, in the past couple of years, a strong push in Saudi Arabia for both Shariah compliant financing and SME funding, and the results are encouraging. In this podcast episode, Paul Melotto, CEO of Shariah compliant financing company Alraedah Finance, talks to IFN's Nessreen Tamano about the Saudi market.2022-11-2213 min
IFN OnAirIslamic & Sustainable Financial Services in Africa: A Golden OpportunityIFN Africa Dialogue 2022•With ESG now driving financial innovation on the continent, what role will the symbiosis between Islamic finance and sustainable finance continue to play?•How can financial institutions facilitate the development of financing and investment products that satisfy both green and Islamic credentials?•With Sovereign Sukuk playing a leading role in African Islamic capital raising, what are the prospects for Islamic capital markets in Africa the coming year?•What are investors seeking from Sukuk issuers in terms of innovation, structure, pricing and ratings, and what of other funding...2022-11-1159 minIFN OnAirUK's growing Islamic fintech sectorThe UK's fintech scene is vibrant and has great potential to grow, while demand in the real estate sector from Islamic investors remains high, Managing Associate Lingxi Wang and Associate Leena Payyappilly tell IFN's Nessreen Tamano in this podcast episode.2022-11-0818 minIFN OnAirOpportunities in Halal investingThere are many opportunities to build better tools to support the Islamic investor in their personal finance journay, says Saad Malik, the CEO and co-founder of Halal stock screening app Zoya, in this week’s episode of IFN Podcast, with news editor Nessreen Tamano.2022-08-2317 minIFN OnAirTanzania’s Sukuk market gears upThere have been some significant developments recently in the Tanzanian Islamic finance industry, particularly in the Sukuk and Takaful sectors, which Salum Awadh, CEO of SSC Capital, discusses with IFN’s Nessreen Tamano in this week’s episode of the IFN Podcast. 2022-06-1411 minIFN OnAirThe Indonesian Islamic finance industry's bright futureThe future looks good for Indonesia's Islamic finance and banking industry, given the support it has been receiving from the government. Things are also looking up for Bank Muamalat Indonesia following a restructuring exercise, as Achmad Kusna Permana, CEO of the bank, discusses with IFN's Nessreen Tamano in this episode.2022-05-2511 minIFN OnAirTurkey’s second green Sukuk coming upThe first-ever green Sukuk facility to come out of Turkey was issued by state-owned Emlak Participation Bank in late 2021, and the bank is now preparing to issue another one in two months. Esma Karabulut, the head of investment banking and investor relations at Emlak Participation Bank, talks to IFN’s Nessreen Tamano about the nascent green Sukuk market in Turkey in this episode of the IFN Podcast.2022-05-1110 min
JSA Podcasts | Telecom, Digital Infrastructure and Data Center News, Insights + MoreNathan Zehringer, Discusses Latest IFN Developments Including the New 44-Mile Fiber Ring and MoreNathan Zehringer, General Manager of IFN, chats with JSA TV during the 25th Anniversary of Channel Partners to tell us all about IFN and their unique public-private partnership with the market. Listen in as Nathan speaks on several key topics: expanding and branching out its market channels, the funding model for the GATEway Public Fiber Network, and a critical concern in today’s landscape - how IFN helps its customers stay safe in rising DDoS attacks. SUBSCRIBE to JaymieScottoTV for the latest Telecom News: https://www.youtube.com/JaymieScottoTV HOMEPAGE: http://www.jsa.net L...2022-04-1906 minIFN OnAirThe dawn of Islamic robo-advisors in the USDigital investment management or robo-advisory is growing phenomenally in the US – but what is the reality like with Islamic robo-advisors? In this episode, IFN Managing Editor Vineeta Tan speaks to the founder and CEO of US-based Aghaz Investments, Khurram Agha, to get a picture of the Shariah compliant robo-advisory market in the US to understand the gaps and prospects. 2022-02-0723 minIFN OnAirNigeria's Sukuk market gears up for 2022The Nigerian Sukuk landscape has a busy year ahead, as regulators tighten up guidelines for issuances and both the government and the private sector turn to the Islamic debt capital market for its financing needs. Dr Akeem Oyewale, CEO of Marble Capital, talks to IFN's Nessreen Tamano about what we can expect in 2022 from Nigeria in this episode of the IFN Podcast.2021-12-1421 minIFN OnAirThe hunt for yield in sustainable Islamic investmentsCraig Reeves, the founder of Prestige Funds, talks to IFN's Nessreen Tamano about the hunt for yield in the sustainable Islamic investment space, as well as the overlap between Shariah compliant and sustainable asset management, in this episode of the IFN Podcast.2021-11-3020 minIFN OnAirGrowing interest in Islamic syndicated financingShariah compliant syndicated financing facilities have become an attractive option for many corporates and entities in the MENA region, as Samer Eido, a partner at Allen & Overy with a focus on banking and finance in the Middle East, discusses with IFN’s Nessreen Tamano in this episode of the IFN Podcast.2021-11-0212 minIFN OnAirIslamic offshore finance gains momentumThe world of offshore finance is shrouded in mystery, and controversy. But offshore finance centers are gaining in popularity including within the Islamic finance community as they offer a host of attractive incentives including ease of issuance and tax favorability. Vineeta Tan speaks to Ayman Khaleq, co-leader of the Middle East practice of global law firm Morgan Lewis, also the winner of the IFN Best Offshore Finance Law Firm of the Year 2021 award. Ayman helps us understand how this asset class has evolved within the Shariah finance space. 2021-10-2716 minIFN OnAirSustainability to dominate Islamic financial dealsMore and more, we are seeing Sukuk issuers and Islamic finance transactions featuring green and sustainability elements in Malaysia and around the world. Azman Othman Luk and Kelvin Loh of Rahmat Lim & Partners discuss with IFN’s Nessreen Tamano what can be expected in this area.2021-10-2116 minIFN OnAirIslamic fintech in a post-COVID worldIn this episode, IFN Managing Editor Vineeta Tan sits down with Muneer Khan, a partner and the regional head for the Middle East at award-winning law firm Simmons and Simmons, to understand how Islamic fintech deals and the Shariah fintech sector are adapting to a rapidly changing world triggered by the global pandemic.2021-10-2117 minIFN OnAirFilling the gap in Indonesia's Islamic finance industryThere is an area of opportunity within the Indonesian Islamic finance and banking sector for Islamic fintechs to bridge the gap between technology and Shariah finance, that ALAMI has pinned its focus on. Dima Djani, the CEO of the Shariah peer-to-peer platform, joins IFN's Nessreen Tamano in a podcast episode to discuss the work needed in this area.2021-09-1411 minIFN OnAirThe Islamic bank of the futureThe pandemic has accelerated the digitalization of the Islamic finance and banking industry, and while it is a challenge, Shariah financial institutions have turned to digital solution providers to support their transformation. Mohammed Kateeb, the group chairman and CEO of Path Solutions, speaks to IFN’s Nessreen Tamano about how these challenges are addressed.2021-07-1914 minIFN OnAirAustralia’s nascent Islamic banking sectorAs Hejaz Financial Services gears up to launch Australia’s first fully-fledged Islamic bank pending an official licence from the regulator, its COO Muzzammil Dhedy speaks to IFN’s Nessreen Tamano about the current status of Islamic finance and banking in the country.2021-07-1320 minIFN OnAirThe globalization of Islamic financeDLA Piper's Paul McViety and Sohail Ali share their thoughts with IFN'S Nessreen Tamano on how well the global Islamic finance industry responded to the pandemic, as well as the opportunities the industry can take to hold a position of global significance.2021-04-2827 minIFN OnAirInnovation in the Iranian financial marketThe Iran Fara Bourse’s Structured Financial Product Market Manager Neda Bashiri and Strategy Director Mahsa Tavakoli speak to IFN’s Nessreen Tamano about the upcoming products and initiatives in the Iranian capital market. 2021-02-2312 minIFN OnAirDigital solutions for Islamic bankingRaheel Iqbal, the managing partner and global product head at Codebase Technologies, speaks to IFN’s Nessreen Tamano about the challenges Islamic financial institutions have moving into the digital banking space.2021-02-1618 minIFN OnAirIslamic finance trends to expect in 2021Farmida Bi, the chair of Europe, Middle East and Asia at law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, talks to IFN’s Nessreen Tamano about some of the trends we can expect in the Islamic finance industry in the new year.2021-01-0519 minIFN OnAirCommodity Murabahah: Finding new opportunities in disruptorsIt has been a roller coaster of a year, with the pandemic having far-reaching impact across all sectors of the financial markets including commodities. In this episode, IFN Managing Editor Vineeta Tan speaks to Stephen Openshaw, CEO and managing director of UK-based Eiger Trading Advisors, to find out more about how the Islamic commodities market is doing.2020-12-1810 minIFN OnAirGlobal Sukuk – Past, present, futureUnderstandably, it has been a volatile year driven by a variety of factor, most significant of all, the COVID-19 pandemic. So how have these impacted the performance of Sukuk? And what can we expect moving into the new year? Khoo Poh Sim, the head of global Sukuk at BNP Paribas Asset Management Najmah Malaysia, joins IFN Managing Editor Vineeta Tan on the show to share her thoughts.2020-12-1612 minIFN OnAirBank of England announce the launch of the long-awaited Shariah compliant non-interest-based deposit facilityAndrew Hauser, Executive Director for Markets, Bank of England delivered his keynote address at IFN UK Forum 2020 . The long-awaited Shariah compliant non-interest-based deposit facility, an instrument years in the making, will be operational in the first quarter of 20212020-12-1414 minIFN OnAirOman remains resilient amid economic pressureKhaled Al Kayed, CEO of Bank Nizwa, joins IFN Managing Editor Vineeta Tan on the show to discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and impending VAT implementation on Oman’s Islamic banking landscape, and also shines some light on what to expect next year.2020-12-1121 minIFN OnAirIslamic supply chain finance poised for growthOn 24 Nov 2020, IFN Managing Editor Vineeta Tan speaks to TFX Islamic CEO Norita Ja’afar to canvas the Islamic supply chain finance landscape as this relatively new area of financing (particularly in the ASEAN region) begins to command more attention especially as the COVID-19 pandemic compels SMEs and corporates to seek more efficient alternative lines of financing to support operations.2020-11-2420 minIFN OnAirOvercoming the challenges of Islamic liquidity managementOn 17 Oct 2020, Christoph Kruecken, the global head of business development at structuring specialist Bedford Row Capital (BRC), speaks to IFN's Nessreen Tamano about how BRC is filling a gap in the Islamic liquidity market2020-11-1714 min
IFN OnAirMoody's discuss sovereign credit perspectives related to the Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaIn this exclusive episode of the Moody's podcast for IFN, Christian de Guzman and Alexander Perjéssy discuss sovereign credit perspectives related to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.2020-11-1108 minIFN OnAirTakatech: A matter of timeOn 27 October 2020, IFN Managing Editor Vineeta Tan speaks to Vas Ramanujam, the director of insurance at global insurtech platform Cover Genius to discuss the development of the insurtech industry and what the future holds for Islamic insurtech2020-11-0632 minIFN OnAirSophomore micro smart Sukuk to come out of IndonesiaOn 13 Oct 2020, Matthew Martin, the founder and CEO of investment platform Blossom Finance, talks to IFN’s Nessreen Tamano about their upcoming Sukuk issuances and Islamic fintech in Indonesia.2020-11-0522 minIFN OnAirIslamic microfinance in the Philippines through a non-government organizationKamrul Tarafder, the president & CEO of non-government organization ASA Philippines, speaks to IFN’s Nessreen Tamano about facilitating Islamic microfinance in the country, particularly in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.2020-10-1713 minIFN OnAirLuxembourg closer to Islamic finance European hub title with IsDB supportFinance Minister of Luxembourg Pierre Gramegna explains to IFN Managing Editor Vineeta Tan how and why the Grand Duchy is now closer to becoming the European hub for Shariah compliant finance as the tiny, but formidable, international financial center takes a stronger stance on Islamic and sustainable finance.2020-10-1609 minIFN OnAirGreen finance and fintech to drive the UK's Islamic finance industryIFN Managing Editor Vineeta Tan talks to Lord Mayor of the City of London Alderman Peter Estlin about the UK's position in the global Islamic finance and banking industry.2020-10-0608 min
IFN-poddenInformation är makt – i skolan, med Henrik Jordahl och Gabriel Heller SahlgrenCentraliserat betygssystem, diagnostiska prov med relativ rättning från första klass och oannonserade skolinspektioner i första hand av underpresterande skolor. Det receptet presenterar Henrik Jordahl, IFN, och Gabriel Heller Sahlgren, London School of Economics och affilierad till IFN, i en ny forskningsrapport som publiceras av SNS inom ramen för det med IFN gemensamma forskningsprojektet Från välfärdsstat till välfärdssamhälle. Läs rapporten2016-02-1023 min
Medizin - Open Access LMU - Teil 22/22Cytokine response to selected MTB antigens in Ghanaian TB patients, before and at 2 weeks of anti-TB therapy is characterized by high expression of IFN-gamma and Granzyme B and inter- individual variationBackground: There has been a long held belief that patients with drug-susceptible TB are non-infectious after two weeks of therapy. Recent microbiological and epidemiological evidence has challenged this dogma, however, the nature of the Mtb-specific cellular immune response during this period has not been adequately investigated. This knowledge could be exploited in the development of immunological biomarkers of early treatment response. Methods: Cellular response to four Mtb infection phase-dependent antigens, ESAT-6/CFP-10 fusion protein and three DosR encoded proteins (Rv1733c, Rv2029c, Rv2628) were evaluated in a Ghanaian TB cohort (n=20) before and after 2 weeks of anti TB therapy...2014-01-0100 min
Fakultät für Biologie - Digitale Hochschulschriften der LMU - Teil 05/06Studies on the release of neutrophil extracellular traps and IFN-γ as part of the innate immune response to Aspergillus fumigatus and on the fungal stress response via the hybrid sensor kinase TcsCAspergillus fumigatus is a saprophytic mold that naturally inhabits the soil. Asexual reproduction yields hardy conidia that circulate in the air and are inhaled daily by humans. The fungus seems not to have evolved distinct mechanisms of pathogenicity, but is capable of responding to many stressful environmental cues present in its naturally harsh niche. The robust conidia present no problem to a fully functioning immune system, but if the innate immune system is compromised, the conidia can become activated and differentiate within the lung tissue to form invasive and disseminating hyphae. The resulting disease is called aspergillosis and is difficult...2012-10-1600 minMedizin - Open Access LMU - Teil 19/22IFN-γ and TNF-α synergize to inhibit CTGF expression in human lung endothelial cells.Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF/CCN2) is an angiogenetic and profibrotic factor, acting downstream of TGF-β, involved in both airway- and vascular remodeling. While the T-helper 1 (Th1) cytokine interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) is well characterized as immune-modulatory and anti-fibrotic cytokine, the role of IFN-γ in lung endothelial cells (LEC) is less defined. Tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) is another mediator that drives vascular remodeling in inflammation by influencing CTGF expression. In the present study we investigated the influence of IFN-γ and TNF-α on CTGF expression in human LEC (HPMEC-ST1.6R) and the effect of CTGF knock down on human LEC. IFN-γ and TNF-α d...2012-01-0100 minMedizin - Open Access LMU - Teil 17/22Nef-specific CD45RA+CD8+T cells secreting MIP-1 beta but not IFN-gamma are associated with nonprogressive HIV-1 infectionBackground: Long-term survival of HIV-1 infected individuals is usually achieved by continuous administration of combination antiretroviral therapy (ART). An exception to this scenario is represented by HIV-1 infected nonprogressors (NP) which maintain relatively high circulating CD4+ T cells without clinical symptoms for several years in the absence of ART. Several lines of evidence indicate an important role of the T-cell response in the modulation of HIV-1 infection during the acute and chronic phase of the disease. Results: We analyzed the functional and the differentiation phenotype of Nef- and Tat-specific CD8+ T cells in a cohort of HIV-1 infected NP in...2010-01-0100 minMedizin - Open Access LMU - Teil 15/22Key role of splenic myeloid DCs in the IFN-alphabeta response to adenoviruses in vivo.The early systemic production of interferon (IFN)-alphabeta is an essential component of the antiviral host defense mechanisms, but is also thought to contribute to the toxic side effects accompanying gene therapy with adenoviral vectors. Here we investigated the IFN-alphabeta response to human adenoviruses (Ads) in mice. By comparing the responses of normal, myeloid (m)DC- and plasmacytoid (p)DC-depleted mice and by measuring IFN-alphabeta mRNA expression in different organs and cells types, we show that in vivo, Ads elicit strong and rapid IFN-alphabeta production, almost exclusively in splenic mDCs. Using knockout mice, various strains of Ads (wild type, mutant...2008-11-0100 minMedizin - Open Access LMU - Teil 15/22IFN-gamma impairs release of IL-8 by IL-1 beta-stimulated A549 lung carcinoma cellsBackground: Production of interferon (IFN)-gamma is key to efficient anti-tumor immunity. The present study was set out to investigate effects of IFN. on the release of the potent pro-angiogenic mediator IL-8 by human A549 lung carcinoma cells. Methods: A549 cells were cultured and stimulated with interleukin (IL)-1 beta alone or in combination with IFN gamma. IL-8 production by these cells was analyzed with enzyme linked immuno sorbent assay (ELISA). mRNA-expression was analyzed by real-time PCR and RNase protection assay (RPA), respectively. Expression of inhibitor-kappa B alpha, cellular IL-8, and cyclooxygenase-2 was analyzed by Western blot analysis. Results: Here...2008-01-0100 minMedizinische Fakultät - Digitale Hochschulschriften der LMU - Teil 07/19Unterschiede in IFN-alpha-Produktion und Signaltransduktion der plasmazytoiden dendritischen Zelle nach Stimulation mit CpG-A und CpG-BCpG-Oligonukleotide stellen synthetische Imitate mikrobieller DNA dar, die über Toll like-Rezeptor9 B-Zellen und plasmazytoide dendritische Zellen aktivieren. Es existieren verschiedene Klassen, die sich in ihrer Fähigkeit zur Induktion von Interferon-alpha und zur Aktivierung von Immunzellen unterscheiden. Aktuell werden CpG-ODN in klinischen Studien zur Therapie von Malignomen, Infektionen und allergischen Erkrankungen und als Impf-Adjuvans erprobt.
Zielsetzung dieser Arbeit war die genauere Charakterisierung der Effekte der verschiedenen CpG-ODN auf die PDC und die weitere Aufklärung der Signaltransduktionswege, die diese Effekte vermitteln.
Die verwendeten Methoden waren ELISA, Durchflusszytometrie, Western Blot und molekularbiologische Methoden inclusive PCR, Klonierung und Sequenzierung.
Dabei konnte gezeigt wer...2007-10-1800 min