June 03, 2026 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
The CIS region represents one of the most promising and strategically important emerging markets for the global Islamic banking and finance industry. With increasing regulatory support, growing economic cooperation, and rising demand for Shariah-compliant financial solutions, Islamic finance is gradually expanding across several CIS member states.
Countries such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, and Tajikistan have taken significant steps toward developing enabling frameworks, introducing Islamic banking licenses, sukuk initiatives, and regulatory reforms to support industry growth. These developments demonstrate a strong commitment to financial diversification and inclusion.
Advancing Islamic Finance for Sustainable Growth Across CIS
| Inaugural Session |
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| Welcome Address |
| Opening Remarks |
| Special Acknowledgements |
| Vote of Thanks |
| Session I: Islamic Finance Development in CIS Countries |
| Legal and regulatory frameworks |
| Islamic banking licenses & windows |
| Central bank initiatives |
| Market expansion strategies |
| Session 2: Shariah Governance & AAOIFI Standards |
| Shariah compliance frameworks |
| Global harmonization |
| Transparency & governance |
| Risk management standards |
| Session 3: Developing Sukuk Markets and Investment Opportunities in CIS |
| Sovereign & corporate Sukuk |
| Infrastructure financing |
| Cross-border investments |
| Attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) |
| Session 4: Digital Transformation in Islamic Finance |
| Islamic FinTech |
| Digital banking models |
| Blockchain & smart contracts |
| Financial inclusion |
| Workshop Objectives |
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| Understand principles of Islamic financial product structuring |
| Learn Shariah-compliant contract applications |
| Analyze key risks in Islamic banking operations |
| Explore effective risk mitigation strategies |
| Strengthen governance and compliance frameworks |
| Examine practical case studies from industry practice |
| Session I: Fundamentals of Product Structuring in Islamic Finance |
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| Shariah principles in financial transactions |
| Key contracts (Murabaha, Mudaraba, Musharakah, Ijara, Salam, Istisna) |
| Asset-backed vs. asset-based structures |
| Product innovation within Shariah boundaries |
| Session II: Structuring Islamic Banking Products |
| Retail banking products |
| Corporate & SME financing structures |
| Trade finance solutions |
| Deposit and investment account structuring |
| Sukuk structuring overview |
| Session III: Risk Management in Islamic Banking |
| Types of risks |
| Shariah Compliance Risk |
| Risk-sharing principles |
| Capital adequacy considerations |
| Governance and internal controls |
| Session IV: Shariah Governance & Compliance Framework |
| Role of Shariah Supervisory Board |
| Compliance monitoring mechanisms |
| Internal Shariah review systems |
| Alignment with international standards (e.g., AAOIFI & IFSB guidelines) |
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