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Waqf – Uses and Applications
What is Waqf? How are Waqf typically structured, and what are the main variations? What are the challenges that Waqf face in making investments and accessing the financial markets? What solutions might be available? Moderator: Shibeer Ahmed, Partner, Winston & Strawn Panelists: Farmida Bi, Chair, Europe, Middle East and Asia, Norton Rose Fulbright Hisham Daftedar, Senior Advisor, International Islamic Institute of Waqf Sami Salman, Managing Director, International Islamic Institute of Waqf
Presentation: Exporting the UK Islamic Finance Centre of Excellence – English Common Law as the Jurisdictional Basis for the AIFC Governing Law
Sheikh Bilal Khan, Chief Islamic Finance Officer, Astana International Financial Centre
Islamic Finance and Environmental, Humanitarian and Socially Responsible Investment: Opportunities for Development and Growth
With SRI regulatory frameworks in place, the rise of stewardship, assets available – and in many cases fully Shariah compliant – responsible finance and investment has a bright future. Through an expert panel we examine responsible, humanitarian, environmental and green finance in Europe and ask how ethical and Islamic finance can become closer interlinked. We also discuss how Europe can grow its existing ESG niche among asset managers and owners and what role Islamic and ESG asset management can play towards achieving humanitarian and 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: Lauren McAughtry, Contributing Editor, Islamic Finance…
Power Capital: Shariah Compliant Funding and Capital-Raising
We cast a critical eye over the Islamic capital markets in Europe. Where’s the supply coming from and what can we expect in the coming year? We also examine how technology - particularly AI and big data - are disrupting how money is raised and managed. Moderator: Nitish Bhojnagarwala, Vice-President – Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Investor Service Panelist: Mohamad Safri Shahul Hamid, Senior Managing Director and Deputy CEO, CIMB Islamic Najib Al Aswad, Director, IFAAS Robin Lee, CEO, HelloGold Sharjil Ahmed, Co-Founder, Cykube
Presentation: Islamic Finance in France and Continental Europe: The Best Time is Now
France has the largest Muslim community in Europe which makes it a significant market for the Islamic economy. While Muslims are well served in most Islamic economic sectors such as Halal food, modest fashion, ethical travels and Islamic education, Islamic finance is one sector in which Muslims globally are still underserved despite high demand. With the boom of technology in financial services on one hand, and the unsteady economic environment on the other, we explore how it is now the best time to create synergies and build momentum. Amine Nait Daoud, Director-General, 570easi
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