Dare to Dream: What Could the UK Islamic Financial Services Sector Achieve?

With possible impending tax changes and a new government, the prospect for overcoming obstacles in UK Islamic finance has rarely looked better. What future events could be heralded as wins for the UK Islamic financial services sector? How has the alternative liquidity facility been utilized and what benefit has accrued to financial institutions? Can we further build bilateral relations with GCC Islamic finance centres and continue to improve the UK’s appeal as an Islamic finance destination? How does the UK leverage on its enviable position as a centre for Islamic investment management? We ask an expert panel.Moderator:Richard Thomas, Managing Director, Sustainable EconomyPanelists:Bashar Al Natoor, Managing Director, Global Head of Islamic Finance, Fitch RatingsSefian Kasem, Global Head of ETF and Indexing Investment Specialist, HSBC Asset ManagementDr Scott Levy, CEO, Yasaar CapitalDr Usman Chaudry, Chief Risk Officer and Executive Director, Gatehouse Bank