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Southeast Asia Islamic Finance Outlook: Scale, Strategy & the Next Phase of Growth

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Show Notes

Regional leaders discuss the strategic trajectory of Islamic finance in Southeast Asia, covering competitiveness, regionalisation, digital adoption, regulatory alignment and the macro forces shaping issuance and market development. The session also considers Malaysia’s shift toward more risk-based, value-creating Islamic finance models, and the implications for market evolution. The session sets the agenda for both issuers and investors by highlighting where real opportunities lie today...

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