Session 1: Islamic Finance and Investment in Singapore: A Golden Opportunity

With the emergence of the first Shariah compliant balanced fund in Singapore to use quant investing technology and ESG screening in Singapore, what is the potential for the development of further such collective investment products in the republic? What opportunities does MAS’s Green & Sustainability Linked Loan Grant Scheme offer corporates moving towards sustainable practices, and does Islamic finance and investment have a role to play? Is there demand for a Shariah compliant home financing solution in Singapore and what is needed to create the momentum for the development of such a product? With a reputation for innovation in verticals such as payment systems, what does Shariah compliant financial technology have to offer in Singapore and what are future areas of competitive advantage? How can Singapore extend the provision of Islamic social finance and does Waqf offer an interesting opportunity? We seek the views of an expert panel.