Yearly Archives: 2019
Technology and Islamic Financial Services in the UK – Driving Change and Promoting Financial Inclusion
How is the wave of technological innovation and digitization continuing to drive evolution in the UK Islamic financial services industry? Through an expert panel we look at Fintechs operating in traditional spaces such as retail banking, mortgage financing and property investment and discuss why this sector is so important in the drive for financial inclusion. What are the challenges still facing Fintechs in the UK and what can be done to help their funding and development? Moderator: Abradat Kamalpour, Partner, Ashurst Panelists: Abdulkadir Ali, Founder and CEO, Niyah Cormac Sullivan, Senior Fintech Specialist, Fintech Hub, Bank of England Gareth Lewis, Associate Director of Product, Eiger Trading Advisors Mohamed Damak, Senior Director, Global Head of Islamic Finance, S&P Global Ratings Niclas…
Keynote Address
Syed Zaid Albar, Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia
State of Play: UK and European Islamic Finance and Investment
What are key influencers for UK and European Islamic banking, asset management and capital markets in the coming year? What factors will drive the industry, what will provide opportunity and what will represent challenges? We ask a panel of industry leaders for their views. Moderator: Jawad Ali, Managing Partner – ME Offices, King & Spalding Panelists: Anne Plumb, CEO and Head of Underwriting, Cobalt Underwriting Dr Usman Chaudry, Chief Risk Officer, Gatehouse Bank Dave Matcham, Chief Executive, International Underwriting Association of London Fabrice Susini, CEO, Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company Stella Cox, Managing Director, DDCAP Group
Keynote Address
John Glen MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury and City Minister
Welcome Address
Lord Mayor Peter Estlin
Islamic Finance and Environmental, Humanitarian and Socially Responsible Investment: Opportunities for Development and Growth
Through an expert panel we examine responsible, humanitarian, environmental and green finance in Singapore and Southeast Asia and ask how ethical and Islamic finance can become closer interlinked. We also examine the role Islamic and ESG asset management can play toward achieving humanitarian and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Do green bonds and Sukuk offer viable long-term investments and how can the industry address the relative scarcity of credible climate-related and socially responsible investment opportunities? Moderator: Cedric Rimaud, ASEAN Program Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative Panelists: Hakan Ozyon, Senior Portfolio Manager, Global Ethical Fund Margie Ong, CEO, Thoughts in Gear Najmuddin Mohd Lutfi, CEO and Executive Director, BIMB Investment Management Petra Daroczi, Investment Analyst – Fixed Income ESG, Aberdeen Standard Investments…
Presentation: Strategic Role of Singapore in the Success of AIFC – Legal/Regulatory Collaboration Between Key International Financial Centres
Sheikh Bilal Khan, Chief Islamic Finance Officer, Astana International Financial Centre
Gold — Opportunities for Financial Innovation
Recent Shariah rulings have provided opportunities for products based around gold. We take a detailed look at this interesting and innovative area. Moderator: Elias Moubarak, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins Panelists: Albert Cheng, CEO, Singapore Bullion Market Association Robin Tsui, APAC Gold Strategist, SPDR ETFs, State Street Global Advisors
Financial Technology in Singapore: Driving Change and Innovation
How is technological innovation and digitization driving evolution in the Singaporean 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: Stuart Thornton, CEO and Founder, Hoolah Zaid Hamzah, CEO, Asia Law Exchange
Launch: Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) – Islamic Financial Services Industry Stability Report 2019
Dr Bello Lawal Danbatta, Secretary-General, Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB)
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…
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