Caribbean Islamic Banking & Finance Forum 2026 - October 12-13, 2026

Caribbean Islamic Banking & Finance Forum 2026
October 12-13, 2026 - Hyatt Regency Trinidad & Tobago

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Bridging Global Islamic Finance with Caribbean Opportunities

About Caribbean Islamic Banking & Finance Forum 2026 SUMMARY

AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics (CIBE) is pleased to announce the Caribbean Islamic Banking & Finance Forum 2026, a premier platform aimed at promoting Islamic finance across the Caribbean region.

The forum will bring together regulators, financial institutions, Shariah scholars, investors, and industry experts to explore opportunities, challenges, and innovative solutions in Islamic banking, Takaful, Sukuk, and Halal investments.

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Event Agenda

Bridging Global Islamic Finance with Caribbean Opportunities

Day-01 12th October, 2026
Day-02 13th June, 2026

Inaugural Session
Welcome Address
Opening Remarks
Special Acknowledgements
Vote of Thanks
Session I: Global Islamic Finance Landscape & Caribbean Potential
Growth trends of Islamic finance globally
Key success stories from GCC, Malaysia, and Africa
Why the Caribbean is a strategic emerging market
Opportunities for cross-border collaboration
Panel Discussion – Session II: Islamic Banking: Opportunities for Financial Inclusion in the Caribbean
Role of Islamic banking in unbanked populations
Interest-free banking models
SME and microfinance solutions
Case studies from similar economies
Session III: Regulatory Framework & Shariah Governance
Regulatory challenges in non-Muslim majority markets
Licensing and compliance requirements
Shariah governance models
Role of central banks and policymakers
Session IV: Sukuk & Islamic Capital Markets
What is Sukuk and how it works
Types of Sukuk structures
Sovereign vs corporate Sukuk
Caribbean infrastructure financing via Sukuk

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Session V: Takaful (Islamic Insurance): Concepts & Market Potential
Difference between conventional insurance and Takaful
Business models (Wakala, Mudarabah)
Opportunities in Caribbean insurance markets
Regulatory considerations
Session VI: Islamic FinTech & Digital Transformation
Role of FinTech in Islamic finance
Digital banking and blockchain applications
Financial inclusion through technology
Case studies of Islamic FinTech startups
Panel Discussion - Session VII: Halal Investment & Asset Management Opportunities
Shariah-compliant investment vehicles
Halal funds and portfolio management
ESG and ethical investing alignment
Attracting foreign investment
Session VIII: SME Financing through Islamic Financial Instruments
Islamic financing modes (Murabaha, Ijarah, Musharakah)
Supporting entrepreneurship
SME case studies
Role of development institutions
“Structuring Islamic Financial Products for Caribbean Markets”
Product localization strategies
Consumer awareness challenges
Risk management in Islamic finance
Product innovation

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Venue Information

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Event Venue

The Hyatt Regency Trinidad is a premier, luxury waterfront hotel in the heart of downtown Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. It features 422 rooms, a rooftop infinity pool, a 9,000-square-foot spa, and is conveniently situated just 40 minutes from Piarco International Airport. Read More

ABOUT Caribbean

The Caribbean is a diverse and strategically located region comprising island nations and coastal territories known for their vibrant cultures, growing economies, and strong connections to global trade and tourism. Positioned at the crossroads of North and South America, the region offers significant potential for financial innovation and investment... Read More