Ayan Capital’s Halal Finance Expansion and Global Trade Finance Initiatives

Explore Ayan Capital's groundbreaking expansion in the UK halal finance sector with a £2.8 million boost, and delve into HSBC and IFC's $1 billion trade finance program for emerging markets. Plus, discover the optimistic financial outlook of Americans for 2025 and the FSOC's concerns over the rising influence of FinTech and crypto. This episode highlights innovation, economic optimism, and the evolving financial landscape.

Sources:
https://www.motorfinanceonline.com/news/ayan-capital-secures-2-8m-to-expand-halal-finance-offerings-in-the-uk/
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/survey-44-americans-believe-finances-051000408.html
https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/hsbc-world-banks-ifc-launch-000336649.html
https://www.pymnts.com/news/regulation/2024/fsoc-says-financial-landscape-unprepared-for-increasing-fintech-crypto-influence/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:46) Ayan Capital secures £2.8m to expand halal finance offerings in the UK
(00:04:26) Survey: 44% of Americans believe their finances will improve in 2025, an increase from previous years
(00:07:47) HSBC, World Bank's IFC launch $1 billion trade finance programme for emerging market
(00:11:23) FSOC Says Financial Landscape Unprepared for Increasing FinTech, Crypto Influence