Forum on Islamic Banking and Finance SUMMARY

The Forum in Islamic Banking and Finance – UK is a focused platform aimed at promoting awareness, dialogue, and development within the Islamic financial sector in the United Kingdom and beyond. Bringing together industry leaders, scholars, regulators, and financial professionals, the forum highlights key trends, challenges, and opportunities in areas such as Islamic banking, Sukuk, Takaful, and Shariah-compliant investments. The event serves as a vital networking and knowledge-sharing platform, fostering collaboration between global Islamic finance stakeholders and UK-based institutions. It also supports the UK’s vision of being a leading hub for Islamic finance in Europe by encouraging innovation, policy development, and market expansion.

Previous Events SPEAKERS

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Dr. Tilo Klinner

Ambassador, Embassy of Germany, Uzbekistan.
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H.E. Mr. Md Zahangir Alam

Ambassador, Embassy of Bangladesh, Uzbekistan.
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Mr. Bakhtiyar Khamidov

Chairman, Uzbekistan Banking Association, Uzbekistan.
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Mr. Omar Mustafa Ansari

Secretary General, Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions, Bahrain.
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Mr. Zafar B. Mustafaev

Chairman, Leasing Association of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan
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Mr. Chandan Maheswari

Senior Risk Management, Avati Consulting Solutions (P) Ltd, India.

Event Agenda

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Registration
Inauguration Ceremony
Recitation from the Holy Qur'an
Welcome Address by Organizer
Keynote Address: “The Future of Islamic Finance in Europe”
Guest of Honour Remarks
Session 1: Evolving Landscape of Islamic Banking in the UK & Europe
Growth trends and market overview
Regulatory environment and challenges
Integration of Islamic finance with mainstream banking
Role of fintech in Islamic banking
Session 2: Sukuk & Shariah-Compliant Investments
Sukuk structures and opportunities in the UK
Islamic capital markets and ethical investment products
Institutional investors’ role in promoting Islamic finance
ESG and Shariah compliance convergence
Session 3: Takaful and Financial Inclusion in the UK
Growth of Takaful in non-Muslim majority countries
Innovative micro-Takaful models
Financial inclusion through Islamic microfinance
Regulatory adaptability for inclusive Islamic insurance
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Post event Workshop on Risk & Deposit Management of Islamic Banking and Finance - June 17 - 18, 2025

Introduction to Risk Management in Islamic Finance
Overview of Risk in Islamic Banking
Key Differences in Risk Between Conventional and Islamic Banks
Regulatory and Shariah Compliance Considerations
Types of Risks in Islamic Banking
Credit Risk (Murabahah, Ijarah, Diminishing Musharakah)
Market Risk (Profit Rate Risk, Foreign Exchange Risk)
Liquidity Risk (Challenges in Liquidity Management)
Operational & Shariah Non-Compliance Risk
Islamic Deposit Products & Models
Savings & Investment Accounts (Mudarabah-based deposits)
Time Deposits & Profit-Sharing Accounts
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Post event Workshop on Risk & Deposit Management of Islamic Banking and Finance - June 17 - 18, 2025

Structuring and Managing Islamic Deposits
Product Structuring & Profit Distribution Models
Calculation of Profit Rates in Mudarabah Accounts
Managing Customer Expectations in Profit-Sharing
Liquidity & Asset-Liability Management (ALM)
Liquidity Management Challenges in Islamic Banks
Islamic Interbank Market & Liquidity Tools
Role of Central Banks & Regulatory Framework
Customer Relationship Management in Deposit Products
Building customer trust in Interest-Free banking
Designing customer-centric deposit products
Marketing and communication strategies for deposit products
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London Central Mosque & The Islamic Cultural Centre, London – U.K Read More

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