Browse Archives
Chairman’s Welcome
John Sandwick, General Manager, Safa Investment Service
Innovation in Islamic Investment Management: Waqf
We discuss the growing importance of revitalizing Waqf through the development and use of innovative capital market instruments. We examine how, through innovative products and services, we can further develop Waqf assets in order to facilitate growth in the Islamic investment and asset management industry, thereby promoting financial inclusion and social development. Moderator: Aida Othman, Director, ZICO Shariah Advisory Services Panelists: Aiza Azreen Ahmad, Director, Strategic Development, Boost eWallet Mohd Nazri Chik, Group Chief Shariah Officer, Bank Islam Dr Ridzwan Bakar, Professional Lecturer, Multimedia Universiti, Treasurer, International Waqf Action Council (iWaqf)
Real Estate Investment and REITs in Southeast Asia: Opportunities for Islamic Investors
Through an expert panel we discuss the evolution of the real estate investment and REIT market in Southeast Asia. How has the REIT market performed, what can we expect in the coming year and what is current investor sentiment and appetite? We discuss the role of regulation, asset quality and diversification. We also analyze direct real estate investment and assess the opportunities on offer for Shariah compliant investors. Moderator: Nicholas Edmondes, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins Panelists: Abdullah Douleh, Vice-President and Head of Real Estate, Jadwa Investment Jana Sehnalova, CEO, La Française Forum Securities Jeyabalan Parasingam, Partner, Azimuth Global Partners Zulhilmy Kamaruddin, Director, Investment Banking, RHB Banking Group
Environmental, Socially Responsible Investing and Islamic Investment: Opportunities for Development and Growth
We examine responsible, environmental and green finance in Asia and ask how ethical and Islamic finance can potentially become closer interlinked. We also discuss how Southeast Asia can grow its existing ESG niche among asset managers and owners and what role Islamic and ESG asset management can play toward achieving 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 low-carbon investment opportunities? When will Asia see the launch of a socially conscious ETF? Moderator: Daud Vicary Abdullah, Managing Director, DVA Consulting Panelists: Angelia Chin Sharpe, CEO/Country Head, Malaysia and Brunei, BNP Paribas Asset Management Bilal Parvaiz, Director, Islamic Business and Product Management, Standard Chartered Saadiq Malaysia Cedric Rimaud, ASEAN…
Pitch Playground
An exclusive opportunity to hear technology ventures from various funding stages to pitch their businesses and ideas. Arvin Singh, Co-Founder and COO, hoolah
Pitch Playground
An exclusive opportunity to hear technology ventures from various funding stages to pitch their businesses and ideas. Umar Munshi, Founder, Ethis Group
IFN Fintech Huddle: Where’s the money at?
What makes an ecosystem that promotes the successful integration of investors, accelerators and technology entrepreneurs? Moderator: Vineeta Tan, Managing Editor, IFN Fintech Panelists: Choong Fui Yu, CEO and Co-Founder, Kaodim Johnny Mayo, Asia General Manager, SuperCharger Tang Mun Wai, Manager of Fintech, Growth Ecosystem Development, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation
IFN Fintech Huddle: Digital Invasion – Rise of the Machines
Will robo-advisors take over traditional asset managers? Is the market ready for digital-only products? How are big data and AI influencing the discipline? What other technology is driving change in the asset management sector? Moderator: Johnny Mayo, Asia General Manager, SuperCharger Panelists: Mohd Izzat Fadhli Azman, Executive Director, Wahed Technologies Ratna Hidayati, Data and Analytics Manager, Pegadaian Robin Lee, CEO, HelloGold
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: Andrew Naylor, Director, Central Banks and Public Policy, World Gold Council Panelists: Jason Toussaint, Managing Director, Emergent Technology Holdings John Durham, Manager – Depository, Gold Corporation, The Perth Mint Mokhrazinim Mokhtar, Head of ArRahnu Business (Gold Pawn Broking-i), Bank Rakyat Malaysia
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
Keynote Address
Zainal Izlan Zainal Abidin, Deputy Chief Executive, Securities Commission Malaysia
Funding, Liquidity Issues and Supervision of Islamic Financial Institutions
We identify and discuss operational issues and challenges faced by Islamic financial institutions, including adherence to Basel III liquidity and IFSB regulatory requirements. What other supervisory and regulatory issues do Islamic financial institutions face and what are the solutions? What can regulatory capital Sukuk issuance and the use of tools such as commodity Murabahah offer Islamic financial institutions going forward? Moderator: Elias Moubarak, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins Panelists: Ahmad Shahriman Mohd Shariff, Director, Amanah Wholesale Banking, HSBC Amanah Malaysia Roslan Ahmad, Chief Representative, DDGI Shaiful Nizam Mohd Sharif, Head, Regulatory Audit, Affin Bank Yeoh Xin Yi, Executive Director, Head of Financial Risk Management Services, KPMG Malaysia