EPISODE · Sep 17, 2026 · 34 MIN
Shariah-Compliant Pensions: Closing the Gaps in a Growing Market
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Shariah-compliant pensions remain limited, particularly within workplace schemes and default fund options, despite strong unmet demand. We examine how providers can close gaps in access, scale and pricing through digital platforms, Shariah-screened investment strategies and Takaful-based retirement income solutions, and how these innovations can support the development of credible and competitive Shariah-compliant pension offerings. Moderator: Sefian Kasem, Global Head of ETF and Indexing Investment Specialists and Lead Investment Specialist Portfolio Advisory and OCIO, HSBC Global Asset Management Panelists: James Lawrence, Chief Investment Officer, Smart Pension Muzzammil Dhedhy, Executive Director and Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Hejaz Group Tolibjon Tursunov, Investment Manager, Baillie Gifford
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Shariah-compliant pensions remain limited, particularly within workplace schemes and default fund options, despite strong unmet demand. We examine how providers can close gaps in access, scale and pricing through digital platforms, Shariah-screened investment strategies and Takaful-based retirement income solutions, and how these innovations can support the development of credible and competitive Shariah-compliant pension offerings. Moderator: Sefian Kasem, Global Head of ETF and Indexing Inv...
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