Yearly Archives: 2019
Corporate Financing and Capital Raising in Nigeria: What does Islamic Finance offer?
We ask leading capital market professionals to discuss the prospects for domestic and regional capital and Sukuk markets in the coming months. What structures and asset classes will find favor with issuers and investors? We examine distribution, ratings and credit enhancement measures and identify other factors facing issuers in the Nigerian capital market. What challenges still exist within domestic taxation and regulatory frameworks and how can these be addressed? Finally, what do Sukuk offer West African sovereign, multilateral and supranational issuers? Moderator: Adeola Sunmola, Partner, Udo Udoma & Belo Osagie Panelists: Hajara Adeola, Managing Director/CEO, Lotus Capital Oluseun Olatidoye, Head, Debt Capital Markets, FBNQuest Merchant Bank Shuaib Audu, Executive Director, Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Vivien Shobo, Managing Director, Agusto & Co
Keynote Interview
Interviewer: Vineeta Tan, Managing Editor, Islamic Finance News Interviewee: Dr Sutan Emir Hidayat, Director of Islamic Financial Education and Research, Komite Nasional Keuangan Syariah (National Committee of Islamic Finance)
Opportunities for Islamic Finance, Banking and Investment in Southern Africa
We discuss key ideas, issues and themes influencing Islamic finance, banking and investment in Southern Africa and beyond. What will offer opportunity and what will disrupt and what role will Islamic finance play in the development of financial inclusion and the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Southern Africa? What is needed to grow regional Islamic capital markets, investment management, banking and Takaful, and what role is technology set to play? Moderator: Claire Matheson Kirton, Partner, White & Case Panelists: Amman Muhammad, CEO, FNB Islamic Banking Mohammad Mohsin Ahmed, Islamic Branch Manager, HBZ Bank Mohammed Ameen Hassen, Head of Shariah Banking, Standard Bank Riaz Lachman, Head, Absa Islamic Banking Shabir Chohan, CEO, Al Baraka Bank – South Africa
Outlook and Opportunities for Islamic Investments
Where is the market today for Islamic investments? Which sectors will growth originate? Does the industry need to become more aligned to ESG/SRI? How are institutional investors tackling ESG risks in their portfolios? Through an engaging panel we seek answers. Moderator: Ariff Sultan, Regional Director (APAC), IdealRatings Panelists: Arwani Pranajaya, Mirae Asset Sekuritas Indonesia Fadlul Imansyah, Head of Fixed Income, Principal Asset Management Dr Hurriyah El Islamy, Executive Board Member, Badan Pengelola Keuangan Haji (BPKH) John Welling, Associate Director, Global Equity Indices, S&P Dow Jones Indices Roslan Ahmad, Chief Representative, DDGI
Recent Developments in International Islamic Financing and Sukuk Markets
Ahsan Ali, Head of Islamic Origination, Standard Chartered Bank
Leading Institutions Discuss Funding and Capital-Raising Options
We examine funding in key sectors, projects and industries and ask what represents effective corporate finance and capital-raising strategies across multiproduct areas and markets. What do corporates want and what can Islamic finance offer? How can the Indonesian GLC sector further employ and benefit from Islamic funding options? We ask a high-level panel to share their expertise and views. Moderator: Vineeta Tan, Managing Editor, Islamic Finance News Panelists: Firman Nur Rahman, Financial Services Authority, Indonesia Irwan Abdalloh, Head of Islamic Capital Market Division, Indonesia Stock Exchange Prashant Gokarn, CEO, DigiAsia Bios Shaiful Kamarul, Senior Country Manager, Indonesia, Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit Simon Chen, Vice-President – Senior Analyst, Financial Institutions Group, Moody’s Investors Service
Why Islamic Banking and Why it makes Sense for South Africa
Shaykh Taha Karaan, Member, Shariah Supervisory Board, Absa Islamic Banking
Opportunities for Islamic Finance, Banking and Investment in Kenya and East Africa
We discuss key ideas, issues and themes influencing Islamic finance, banking and investment in Kenya and the region. What will offer opportunity and what will disrupt and what role will Islamic finance play in the development of social inclusion and the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in East Africa? What of new regulatory measures designed to boost domestic Islamic finance activity and what else is needed to grow capital markets, investment management, banking and Takaful? Moderator: Tego Wolasa, Retail and Product Development Manager, KCB Sahl Bank Panelists: Ahsan Ali, Head of Islamic Origination, Standard Chartered Bank Claire Matheson Kirton, Partner, White & Case Justus Agoti, Senior Researcher, Capital Markets Authority
Financial Technology in Indonesia: Driving Change and Innovation
How is technological innovation and digitization driving evolution in the Indonesian financial services industry? In what ways is technology disrupting how money is raised and managed? What opportunities do technologies such as blockchain and smart contracts offer financial institutions? Finally, how can technology drive and promote financial inclusion in Southeast Asia? Moderator: Vineeta Tan, Managing Editor, Islamic Finance News Panelists: Aditia Kinarang Mokoginta, CEO, Biido Crypto Exchange Ahmad Fakih Ijtihadi, Head, Risk Management, Mandala Multifinance, Indonesia Robin Lee, CEO and Co-Founder, HelloGold
Recent Developments in International Islamic Financing and Sukuk Markets
Ahsan Ali, Head of Islamic Origination, Standard Chartered Bank
Corporate Financing, Capital-Raising and Projects in Kenya: What does Islamic and Responsible Finance offer?
We ask a respected panel to discuss the prospects for domestic and regional capital and Sukuk markets. What structures and asset classes will find favor with issuers and investors? We examine key factors facing issuers and projects in the Kenyan and East African markets: what challenges still exist within domestic taxation and regulatory frameworks and how can these be addressed? What does Islamic finance offer East African sovereign, multilateral and supranational issuers as well as PPP [public–private partnership] and infrastructure projects? Finally, what are the opportunities for Islamic and ethical finance to fund and cooperate with sustainable and responsible projects in key sectors such as energy, education, healthcare and agriculture? Moderator: Rahma Hersi, Partner, Gateway Panelists: Ahsan Ali, Head of Islamic Origination,…
Developing and Enhancing the Role of Singapore in Regional Islamic Finance and Investment
Strategically located between two Islamic finance powerhouses, what can the city state offer Islamic finance and investment in terms of capacity, development, distribution and expertise? In which sectors can Islamic finance realistically play a funding and capital raising role in Singapore and what role can the Republic play in the wider region? We ask an expert panel for their views on market needs, solutions and opportunities. Moderator: Chris Wright, Asia Editor, Euromoney Panelists: Dr Adnan Chilwan, Group CEO, Dubai Islamic Bank Ashraf Gomma Ali, Regional Head, Shariah Advisory and Governance/Positive Impact and Responsible Banking, CIMB Islamic Dr Bello Lawal Danbatta, Secretary-General, Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) Geoff Howie, Chief Market Strategist, Singapore Exchange (SGX) Marie Diron, Managing Director, Sovereign Risk…