The global financial system is a double-edged sword. While it has brought about notable good, it has also triggered many of our commonly-shared global challenges. In his seminal TED talk, Saif Shawqi presents a compelling case on how Islamic Finance can help solve many of these commonly-shared global challenges & be a force for good. Saif Shawqi has first-hand experience in the exciting world of Ethical Finance, Sustainability and Islamic Banking. He is an analyst of the global financial system and works at Al Baraka Banking Group as the Islamic Finance & Ethical Banking Specialist.

He has completed the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program and did his Bachelor's in Banking & Finance from the University of Bahrain. He also holds under his belt the CIMA Diploma in Islamic Finance. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx