Today, the Halal economy is worth more than USD3 trillion and it is growing at a cumulative annual growth rate of more than 6%. The demand for Halal products and services is flourishing as the Halal label is synonymous with good quality.

In this session, we invite the Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad to share his insights on the role of Islamic finance from the Malaysian perspective, particularly Islamic banking in advancing the Halal industry, supporting Muslim-majority countries in championing Halal exports, and promoting Halal brand globally.

Discussion Points:

- What are the main driving forces of the Halal industry? And which markets are leading the industry's growth?
- How can Islamic banks support formation of a global Halal trade ecosystem?
- How integral is the role of Islamic finance in strengthening the Halal economy?
- How important is it to integrate Shariah-compliant financing in the Halal certification process?

Discussion Leader:

Mohd Suhaimi Abdul Hamid
Chief Executive Officer
Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad - Malaysia

Time:

8:00 London
12:00 Dubai
16:00 Kuala Lumpur