Yearly Archives: 2019
Launch and Development of The Takaful Industry in Morocco
We take a comprehensive look at the nascent domestic Takaful market, identifying challenges and asking how they can be overcome. What is the current status of the Takaful industry in terms of regulation, awarding of licenses, market readiness, product offerings and potential market penetration? Moderator: Ahmed Tahiri Jouti, COO, Al Maali Consulting Group Panelists: Abderrahmane Lahlou, Expert in Participative Finance, ABWAB Consultants Hakim Bensaid, Project Manager, Participative Insurance – Takaful, RMA Assurance and Vice-Chairman, AMFP Koudama Zeroual, Directeur Général Assurances Takaful, Wafa Assurance Mohammed Amine Sabibi, Research Fellow, Economia Research Center Shaima Hasan, Research and Product Development Manager, Refinitiv
The Islamic Asset Management Industry: Challenges and Opportunities Going Forward
Where is the market today for Islamic asset management and from where will growth originate? Is Shariah compliant asset management a thematic investment strategy or a viable, self-supporting industry? Does the industry need to become more aligned to ESG/SRI? What is next for the Islamic ETF market? Through an engaging panel we seek answers. We also look at key challenges facing the industry, from product innovation to improving distribution channels through technology. Moderator: Rejina Rahim, Managing Director and Country Head, Nomura Asset Management Malaysia Panelists: Angeline Choo, Head of Southeast Asia and Greater China, S&P Dow Jones Indices Hakan Ozyon, Senior Portfolio Manager, Global Ethical Fund Hurriyah El Islamy, Executive Board Member, BPKH Mohammad Hasif Murad, Investment Manager, Aberdeen Standard Islamic Investments Shahariah Shaharudin, President, Saturna
REITs and Islamic Investment Funds in Oman
An expert panel discusses the launch and development of the REIT market in Oman. With REITs being recently established in the Sultanate and with more in the pipeline, what can we expect in the coming year and what is current investor sentiment and appetite? We also assess the role of regulation, asset quality and diversification. Moderator: Salman Ahmed, Partner, Financial Institutions and Capital Markets, Trowers & Hamlins Panelists: Abdul Samad Al Maskari, CEO, Thara Global Business Asad Qayyum, Partner, Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co Kemal Rizadi Arbi, Expert/Advisor, Capital Market Authority, Sultanate of Oman Saifuddin Ahmed, Head of Asset Management, Almadina Investment Sylvain Vieujot, CEO, Emirates REIT Yasser Al Tooqi, Head, Corporate Planning Team, ISFU (Implementation Support and Follow-Up Unit)
Gold — Opportunities for Financial Innovation
John Durham, Manager – Depository, Gold Corporation, The Perth Mint
Learning from Financial Institutions, Issuers and Projects in Oman
What rationale do issuers, corporates and sponsors use for evaluating the offerings of Islamic capital markets and facilities? What lessons can be learned from recent transactions in Oman? We examine factors for success including structures, pricing, ratings, distribution, market conditions and credit enhancement. Moderator: Alex Roussos, Partner, Dentons Panelists: Girish Koli, CFO, Al Madina Real Estate Company Mohammed Sajari, Head of Shariah Structuring, Bank Nizwa Mohsin Shaik, Head of Investment Banking and Capital Markets, Maisarah Islamic Banking Services Richard Phelan, Legal Director, Oman Gas Company Sheikh Muadh Salim Ahmed Al-Ghazali, Director, Golden Group of Companies Thamer Al-Shahry, Head of Corporate Commercial Department, Said Al Shahry & Partners
Keynote Address
HE Abdullah Salim Al-Salmi, Executive President, Capital Market Authority, Sultanate of Oman
Keynote Address
HE Tahir Salim Al Amri, Executive President, Central Bank of Oman
Keynote Interview: Leadership, Islamic Finance, Artificial Intelligence and Ethics – Opportunities and Challenges
Speaker: Dato Paduka Iqbal Khan – Chief Executive Officer, Fajr Capital (2012 Recipient of Royal Award for Islamic Finance) Moderator: Mr. Daud Vicary Abdullah – Managing Director, DVA Consulting
What’s Next for Gold and Gold-Based Products
Recent Shariah rulings have provided opportunities for products based around gold. We take a detailed look at this interesting and innovative area. Panelists: John Durham, Manager – Depository, Gold Corporation, The Perth Mint Philip Judge, CEO, Physical Gold Fund
Presentation: Talent Development in Islamic finance
Zaineb Sefiani, Founder, Carrera Learning
Luncheon Address
Tan Sri Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz – Group Chairman, Permodalan Nasional Berhad (2018 Recipient of Royal Award for Islamic Finance)
Keynote Address
Bryan Stirewalt, Chief Executive, Dubai Financial Services Authority