Islamic Asset Management: Building Scale, Access, and Performance

Asset managers discuss strategies to grow and diversify Islamic investment offerings. Topics include ESG integration, ETF growth, and digital platforms that broaden institutional and retail participation. Discussion will also explore the role of Shariah-compliant alternative investments, including private capital, real assets, infrastructure and Sukuk funds, as managers seek to enhance diversification, scale and long-term performance. Moderator: Elias Moubarak, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins Panelists: Christophe Lalandre, Executive Vice President, Lombard Odier (Middle East) Fahd Chaudhry, Director, Client Coverage MENA, CIS and Turkey, S&P Dow Jones Indices Ishaaq Osman, Business Development Lead, Victoria Capital Management Luma Saqqaf, Legal Consultant, Islamic and Sustainable Finance Expert Muzzammil Dhedhy, Executive Director and Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Hejaz Group