Events & Publications

Published articles:

“Malaysia Targets Indonesia Shariah Stock Trading Tie-Up by 2017.” - Bloomberg Business, 14th September 2016
Saudi behind increase in foreign currency sukul deals”, Arabian Gulf Business Insight, July – 23
How Islamic finance can help build a better future for all”, Arab News, July 21 “
The Growing Importance of the Green and ESG Sector – A Market Report.” IslamicMarkets.com, 4th June 21 “
Britain issues £500m sovereign sukuk.” Arab News, 25th March 2021 “
Gulf investors poised to snap up Britain’s new $687m sovereign sukuk, Arabian Business, March – 21 “
Future ‘extremely bright’ for UK’s Islamic finance economy, Arab News, 27th November 2020
Female Empowerment in the Middle East, 4th September 2018 The Times’ Special Report on Islamic Finance, 26th March 2018
July - 23 Saudi behind increase in foreign currency sukuk deals, Arabian Gulf Business Insights
July- 21 “How Islamic finance can help build a better future for all”, Arab News
4th June – 21 “The Growing Importance of the Green and ESG Sector – A Market Report. IslamicMarkets.com
25th March 2021 “Britain issues £500m sovereign sukuk.” Arab News
27th March 2021Z, “Gulf investors poised to snap up Britain’s new $687m sovereign sukuk, Arabian Business
27th November 2020, “Future ‘extremely bright’ for UK’s Islamic finance economy, Arab News
4th September 2018 – 18 Female Empowerment in the Middle East 26th March 2018 - ‘The Times’ Special Report on Islamic Finance
14th September 2016 - Malaysia Targets Indonesia Shariah Stock Trading Tie-Up by 2017
24th August 2016, Women in Islamic Finance PowerTalk: Samina Akram via Vineeta Tan
30th December 2015 World Gold Council Wants to Create Standard to Avoid Islamic Finance Disputes, by Y-Sing Liau
19th October 2015, Lady Khadijah tul Kubra’s Contribution to Business, Trade & Islamic Finance
7th November 2015, Women In Leadership – Interview with Samina
Sept – 15 “A conversation with the Founder of the Women in Islamic & Ethical Finance Forum.” – ISFIRE Magazine, an official publication of the Islamic Bankers Association (Volume 5 – Issue 3
Aug – 15 “The Importance of Being Equal: How women are winning in Islamic finance.” – IFN Islamic Finance News (Aug 2015, Volume 12 Issue 34)
July – 15 “Ex-Merrill Lynch Banker Takes On Male-Dominated Islamic Industry.” – Bloomberg Business
April – 15 “Islamic Fashion’s Expanding Market Attracts Shariah Financiers.” – Bloomberg Business
March – 15 “Women Shariah Finance Student Ranks Swelling on CEO Role Models.” – Bloomberg Business
30th March 2015 “Women In Islamic Finance: A conversation with The Women in Islamic and Ethical Finance Forum’s Samina Akram.” – Euromoney Conference
Aug – 14 “UK: Delivering its promise.” – UK Islamic Finance Report – Islamic Finance News (IFN), Volume 11, Issue 33
May – 14 “What is the future of Islamic Finance in the UK?.” – The International Banker – The Worshipful Company of International Bankers magazine
Nov – 13 “Good pool of UK talent to base growth for Cameron’s Islamic finance ambitions, expert says” – Recruiter
Oct – 13 “The UK Opens The Conversation On The Human Capital Challenge In Islamic Finance” CISI – Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment
Oct – 13 “Opportunities For Women in Islamic Finance – Closing the Gender Gap” – Report complied by Simply Sharia – Launched in London at the World Islamic Economic Forum (WIFE)
Sept – 13 “Islamic finance: A new buzz in the finance sector”. – Australian Times
June – 13 “New Forum To Promote Women in Islamic Finance Set For Launch” – WealthBriefing
Feb 2013 The Steady Rise of Women in Islamic Finance” – Islamic Finance Review ISFIRE – Volume 3, Issue 1

Presentations, seminars & key note addresses include:

“Women Climbing the Corporate Ladder – Secrets of Success” Head office London, Norton Rose Fulbright, Keynote Speaker, CEO, HSBC Global Asset Management, MD, DWS Group, MD, Credit Suisse, Lloyds Banking Group, J.P Morgan, SIX Group, March – 2024 “Challenges and Opportunities of Women Empowerment”, The Global Muslim Business Forum 2023, in partnership with Sarawak Government, Kuching, Malaysia, Nov – 2023 “ I EmPOWER Women & ESG Optimising Business Value, World Islamic Economic Forum, Aug – 2023 “Leadership & High-Performance Culture”, Head office London, Simmons & Simmons LLP, speakers included: FIFA, Arsenal Football Club, Former Professional Rugby Player, Saracens, Wasps, Former Head of Women’s Football and First Team Manager, Blackburn Rovers, Chief Executive, Patrick Thistle Football Club, England & Wales Cricket Club (ECB), Middlesex Cricket, Surrey County Cricket Club, July – 2023 “The UK as a Leading Islamic Finance Hub – International Collaboration” Sponsored by senior UK Minister Rt Hon Sir Stephan Timms MP, and endorsed and supported by Rt Hon Sir Peter Bottomley MP, hosted at the Houses of Parliament. Keynote Speakers: The World Bank, Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative, United Nations (UN), United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), UNDP, International Monetary (IMF), Bank of England, CEO, Federated Hermes – International, CEO, Al Rajhi Bank Malaysia, CEO, Gatehouse Bank plc, CEO, Trust Bank Limited, Jan - 2023

“A Spotlight on Islamic Finance Changemakers; Their Journey” Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM), Bank Negara Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 0ct – 2022 “Innovation in ESG” Breakfast Round Table sponsored by Gatehouse Bank at their London Head office. Speakers CEO Gatehouse Bank Keynote as well as other senior management from the bank. Keynote also from the Islamic Development Bank, Climate Change Practice & Partnerships Directorate (GPP), CEO, UK & Global Head of Strategy, HSBC Asset Management, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNDP FI), Managing Director, Citi, Head of ESG Investments, Aviva Investors, Deputy Head of Responsible Investment, Church Commissioners for England, Partner, UK Climate Change & Sustainability Services, EY, Oct – 22 WIEFF & Moody’s Panel Discussion and Networking Event, Launch of the WIEFF/Moody’s Leadership Programme to empower Women in Islamic Finance, July – 22 Webinar: “The intersection of Islamic investing and ESG, and mobilising Islamic finance for the advancement of SDGs and sustainability.” UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF), hosted by: UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association, 7th June 2022 Webinar: “Islamic Finance and Crowdfunding: The Culture of Giving.” Invited by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), as part of the Tadamon Talks. In partnership with UNDP, Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development – ISFD, 12th April 2022 “Digital Innovation and Partnership: How to Secure your Ecosystem”, UK FinTech Week 2022, Innovative Finance, Guildhall, London, April – 22

“Digital Innovation and Partnership: How to Secure your Ecosystem.”, Speakers from BNY Mellon, Standard Chartered Bank amongst others. UK FinTech Week 2022, Innovate Finance, 5th April 2022 “Women in Islamic Finance.” Invited by The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nov – 21 Islamic Finance and Crowdfunding: The Culture of Giving, UNDP, IsDB, ISFD, April – 22 “WIEFF Webinar: “Women Climbing the Corporate Ladder – Secrets of Success.” In Partnership withSimmons & Simmons Middle East. Keynote speakers from: United Nations, Federated Hermes – International. Senior MD distinguished speakers from: Goldman Sachs, Standard Chartered Saudi Arabia, JP Morgan, UBS Asset Management, HSBC, Nomura, National Bank of Canada, March – 22 Sector (ICD) speak alongside ICD’s CEO at their Head office in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 7th March - 22 “Green Islamic Finance” World Investment Forum, UN trade and Development (UNCTAD), Non – 21 KPMG Webinar: The UK Islamic Finance Market: Evolution and Future Prospects.”, Distinguished. Speakers from: Norton Rose Fulbright, Finch Ratings, Gatehouse Bank, KPMG Middle East amongst others, Nov – 21

WIEFF Webinar: “Islamic Finance: The Underserved Sector and its Growth Potential.” In partnership with Schroders, 25th October 2021 FinTech as a Force for Good Fireside Chat – Interview with CEO – International, Federated Hermes, 13th October 2021, Level 39, London, Oct – 21 “Green Islamic Finance (Green Sukuk), Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative, The SSE is a UN Partnership Program of United Nations (UNCTAD), UN Global Compact, UNEP Finance Initiative and Principles for Responsible Investment. Distinguished speakers from: The World Bank, Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Bursa Malaysia, UNCTAD amongst others, 21st October 2021 WIEFF Webinar: “Why diversity matters in the world of Finance”. Keynote speakers: UN Women, Vice Chair of Board, UBS Europe, SE. Other distinguished speakers from: Bank of England, BNP Paribas, Moody’s Simmons & Simmons, Diversity & Inclusion Implementation Working Group, England Rugby, BNP Paribas amongst others. 1st September 2021, Sept – 21 Webinar: “Assessing the UK’s Role as a Global Leader in Islamic Finance” GCC-UK Trade Summit 2021, 29th June 2021 WIEFF Webinar: “Mental Health – Don’t ‘Man up’, Speak Up” Distinguished speakers: CEO, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Atlanta United Coach, Ex Professional Player at West Ham United, International Coach, Chelsea Football Club, Ex Professional Footballer, May – 21 “Britain issues £500m sovereign sukuk”, Arab News, 25th March 2021 Masterclass: Leadership and Legal, University of Birmingham, 22nd March 2021 EY Webinar: “The Empowered Muslim Women”, 9th March 2021 “Muslim Women in the Corporate Workplace.” CMS, 8th March 2021 WIEFF Webinar: “Women Climbing the Corporate Ladder – Secrets of Success in Partnership with Schroders”, Keynote speaker: Peter Harrison, Group Chief Executive, Schroders Investment Management, Other distinguished speakers: Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, RBC Wealth Management, HSBC Holdings plc, WCIB, JP Morgan Chase & Co, UBS Asset Management and UBS Group EMEA, March – 21

WIEFF Webinar: “Prophet Mohammad’s صلى الله عليه وسلم teachings in light of the UN SDGs.” Keynote speakers: World-Renowned Scholars from Bahrian, Malaysia, Pakistan and Morocco. Other distinguished speakers: Senior Advisor, Royal Family Offices UAE, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister, Public Health, Government of Malaysia, Technology & Innovation, UN Women, CEO of Bahrain Islamic Bank – BisB, Feb – 21 EY Webinar: “The Future of Islamic Finance.” 28th January 2021 IFES Career Panel 2020, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), King’s College London, UCL & SOAS University of London, 12th November 2020 “Putting Islamic Finance to Work: Islamic Capital Markets, Sustainable & Green Finance.” IFN UK Forum 2020, 30th November – 2nd December 2020 Samak Ethical Finance Webinar: “Millennials, ESG & Islamic Finance.” Distinguished speakers from: United Nations, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Moody’s Corporation, Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), United Bank Limited, Kestrl amongst others. 10th November 2020 WIEFF Webinar: “Millennials Driving the ESG Revolution.” Guest Speaker: Shahid Afridi Foundation UK. Distinguished speakers: Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), United Nations Joint Sustainability Development Goal Fund, United Nations, US Department of State, London Business School, DWS Investments UK Limited amongst others, Oct – 20 King’s College London (KCL), Banking & Finance. Distinguished speakers from: J.P Morgan, EY, HSBC, 26th October 2020 WIEFF Webinar: “Interview with CEO, Innovate Finance”, 16th September 2020 Webinar: “The Covid-19 Landscape: Towards a Sustainable Economic Blueprint”. University of Glasgow, 2nd September 2020

WIEFF Webinar: “The current environment, increased visibility for social issues and other ESG considerations from the perspective of an SME.” Distinguished speakers from DDCAP and Deloitte & Touche, Middle East, 15th July 2020 WIEFF Webinar: “The Coronavirus pandemic and the climate emergency.” Keynote Address: Special Adviser to the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Public Health, Government of Malaysia. Other distinguished speakers from: HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad, Morgan Stanley, Coutts, Moody’s Deloitte Australia, Financial Times, The Banker amongst others, 16th June 2020 WIEFF Webinar: “Interview with Lead Financial Sector Specialist for China, The World Bank, 26th May 2020 “How a Global Crisis is Impacting M&A and Exists in FinTech.” Innovate Finance Global FinTech Summit, Guildhall, London, 20-21 April 2020 WIEFF Webinar: “Fintech and the Global Financial Crises: What does the Future Hold?” World Renowned Scholar, 21st April 2020 WIEFF Webinar: “A Global Crisis: The Role of an Islamic Finance Professional, Institution and Policy Maker, BIBF, 7th April 2020 KPMG Webinar: Inspiring Muslim Women Choose To Challenge, 18th March 2020 WIEFF Event: “Women Climbing the Corporate Ladder – Secrets of Success” Keynote Address: Chairman, UK Finance, CEO, Gatehouse Bank. Other distinguished speakers from: RBC Wealth Management, Credit Suisse, Standard Chartered Bank, Citi, Deutsche Bank Wealth. Aviva, London, 11th March 2020 PPP MENA Forum, PPP Project financing – The role of traditional and Islamic finance’ Invited by the World Bank Group to join their session with speakers from Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Standard Chartered amongst others. Conrad Dubai, 1th – 12th December 2019 WIEFF Event: “How Ethical is Artificial Intelligence.”, Other distinguished speakers from: TheCityUK, Aon, Credit Suisse, UBS amongst others, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP, London, 7th October 2019 § Oct – 19 “Islamic Finance and Social Outcomes.” Islamic Finance London Summit 2019, Clifford Chance, London, 2nd October 2019 WIEFF Event: “Afternoon Tea with leading Sports Professionals, Grange St. Paul’s Hotel, London, 24th February 2019

“Risky Women and Power Women Breakfast: Impact Investing – Ethics, Environment & Female Founders”, hosted by Refinitiv, other distinguished speakers: UN Global Compact UK, amongst others. Andaz, London, 12th February 2019 “A Career in Finance”, The London School of Economics and Political Sciense.”15th January 2019 WIEFF Event: “VG’s Islamic finance forum: Women driving change in the Middle East”, Invited by VG to be a Keynote Speaker. The Goring Hotel, 4th September 2018 “ Leadership Symposium” Worshipful Company of International Bankers (WCIB), and 306 Hospital Support Regiment (British Army reserve units), Little Ship Club, City of London, 29th November 2018