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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
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
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
Presentation: Exporting the Indonesian Success into Strategic Markets of CIS – Geo-Economic Collaboration for Sustainable Growth of Islamic Green Finance
Sheikh Bilal Khan, Chief Islamic Finance Officer, Astana International Financial Centre
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
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
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)
Low Carbon Developments and Bankable Green Projects
Indonesia is one of the world’s largest emitters of greenhouse gases (GHG) that cause global warming. To curb that, Indonesia laid out the Low Carbon Development Framework (LCDF) last year to promote climate-resilient economic growth. We analyze the challenges in financing low-carbon developments, the examples of innovative projects in Indonesia, green Sukuk and Waqf-linked Sukuk for funding sustainable and environmentally responsible projects and explore the opportunities available in Islamic finance. Moderator: Ashraf Gomma Ali, Regional Head, Shariah Advisory and Governance/Positive Impact and Responsible Banking, CIMB Islamic Panelists: Enda Ginting, Assistant Deputy, Office of the President of the Republic of Indonesia Farouk Abdullah Alwyni, Chairman, Center for Islamic Studies in Finance, Economics and Development Dr Mohamad Ikhsan Modjo, Faculty Member, Senior…
Unlocking the Future of Islamic Finance
The Islamic finance industry needs innovation and differentiation from its conventional counterparts to further their market share. Markets around the world have started acknowledging the importance of the financial sector in promoting sustainable growth particularly the Islamic finance industry. The initiative by the Indonesian government by issuing the world’s first sovereign green Sukuk is a testament to the commitment of sustainable financing. Islamic finance is pivoting toward not only catering on Shariah compliant products and services but also aligning them with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In addition, the rise of fintech and techfin companies is disrupting the business of existing financial institutions. We ask a high-level panel to share their views on how to unlock the future of Islamic…
Keynote Address
Rifki Ismal, Deputy Director, Head of Islamic Economic Cooperation Division, Department of Islamic Economics, Bank Indonesia