With a new administration and evolving trade frameworks, we assess the strategic outlook for the UK’s Islamic finance industry both domestically and internationally. We examine priority sectors for regulatory reform, potential policy incentives to stimulate growth, and the integration of Shariah-compliant financial products into mainstream finance. The discussion will also address the development of scalable Islamic offerings to enhance market penetration and financial inclusion.

Moderator:

Mohammed Paracha, Head of Middle East, Norton Rose Fulbright

Panelists:

Ahsan Ali, Managing Director and Head, Islamic Corporate and Investment Banking, Standard Chartered Saadiq
Bashar Al Natoor, Managing Director and Global Head of Islamic Finance, Fitch Ratings
Danesh Mahadeva, Chief Financial Officer, Gatehouse Bank
Moad Giebaly, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins
Thominah Talukdar, Senior Consultant, Avyse Partners