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Presentation: 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. Andrew Naylor, Director, Central Banks and Public Policy, World Gold Council
Interview: Ethical and Sustainable Investment in the Kingdom and Beyond
Interviewer: Khalid Howladar, Managing Director and Founder, Acreditus Interviewees: Abdulwahhab Abed, Head of Regional Business Development, SEDCO Capital Muhsin Jeena, Head of Regional Business, MENA & SEA, Old Mutual Investment Group
Interview: The Islamic Financial Institution of the Future – Digitization, Smart Contracts and Blockchain
We ask how corporate and retail banking, Takaful and payments are set to be revolutionised by the widespread adoption of digital disintermediation and distributed ledger technology. Interviewer: Khalid Howladar, Managing Director and Founder, Acreditus Interviewee: Ayman Sejiny, CEO and General Manager, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector
Growing Mortgage Finance and Home Ownership in Saudi Arabia and Exploring the Role of Islamic Finance
We examine the financing of the Kingdom’s ambitious housing program through the growth and development of the domestic mortgage market. What needs to be done to further drive home ownership in the Kingdom and what else does the mortgage ecosystem require? What is the latest assessment of Saudi Arabian Mortgage Laws and where does Islamic finance play a role? We analyse the potential for real estate securitization and asset-backed Sukuk in Saudi and what the market needs for this to move forward including structures and regulation. Moderator: John Sandwick, General Manager, Safa Investment Services Panelists: Abdulelah Saleh Al-Shaikh, CEO, Saudi Home Loans Azizi Ali, Senior Vice-President, Business and Product Development, Cagamas (National Mortgage Corporation of Malaysia) Fabrice Susini, CEO, Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company …
Building a Nation: Funding Development in Saudi Arabia
We discuss key issues relevant to 2030 Vision and the funding of development in Saudi Arabia through Shariah compliant methods. These include the Kingdom’s housing program and the development of the mortgage finance industry, public-private partnerships and their role in privatization and infrastructure financing. We also examine the ascendancy of financial technology in Saudi Arabia, the performance of the domestic financing sector, regulatory change, FTSE/MSCI inclusion, as well as the extension of multi-lateral global trade deals and investment. Lastly, how can education and further development ensure these initiatives are sustainable and long-term? Moderator: John Sandwick, General Manager, Safa Investment Services Panelists: Abdulkader Thomas, CEO, SHAPE Knowledge Services Asher Noor, Chief Investment Officer and CFO, AlTouq Group Ayman Sejiny, CEO and General Manager, Islamic Corporation…
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