The Strategic Development of Islamic Social Finance in the United Kingdom

10/10/2024 58 min
The Strategic Development of Islamic Social Finance in the United Kingdom

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How do we enhance the role of Islamic finance in driving philanthropic initiatives in the UK? How can minorities be empowered through the application of Islamic finance and Islamic social welfare mechanisms such as Waqf, Zakat and Sadaqah? Can we better utilize Islamic financial professional services in managing social finance funds, and what do tech-enabled Islamic finance solutions offer? What is the role of regulators and industry standard setters in guiding Islamic finance towards socioeconomic development? We ask an expert panel.Moderator:Omar Khaliel, CEO, Riba Free FoundationPanelists:Dr Hurriyah El Islamy, CEO and Founder, HGC FirmDr Mohammed Kroessin, Head of Global Islamic Microfinance Unit, Islamic Relief WorldwideDr Sohail Hanif, CEO, National Zakat Foundation

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