The COVID-19 pandemic has proved to be more than a mere health crisis. It has severely impacted the global economy and endangered peoples lives all over the world. This has shed light on the importance of sustainability and reducing inequalities to preserve the economic well-being of societies.

In this session, we interview Arsalaan Ahmed (Oz), the CEO of HSBC Amanah (Malaysia), to learn more about the critical role Islamic banks should be playing in driving sustainability and channeling financing to businesses and households to soothe the pain of recession.

The live session will be part of IslamicMarkets Leadership Series, which convenes key experts, prominent scholars and thought-leaders in the global Islamic economy to share expertise and foster discussions to address challenges and opportunities.

Discussion Points:

• Why should Islamic banks lead by example in driving sustainability? 
• How far has Malaysia's Value-Based Intermediation (VBI) empowered Islamic banks in driving sustainability and creating social impact?
• What should be the core focus sectors of Islamic banks' sustainability-financing strategies?
• What is the role of senior management in instilling a sustainability culture within Islamic banks' value chain?

Discussion Leader

Arsalaan Ahmed (Oz)
Chief Executive Officer at HSBC Amanah/Malaysia

Time

08:00 London
11:00 Dubai
15:00 Kuala Lumpur