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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

Green Sukuk and Finance: Renewable Energy and Sustainable Projects

With SRI regulatory frameworks in place, the rise of stewardship and responsible investment, assets available and in many cases, fully Shariah compliant, green finance has a bright future. Through recent notable transactions we analyze product structures, investor demand, rating and reporting issues and ask whether green Sukuk is the way forward for funding sustainable and environmentally responsible projects and achieving sustainable development goals in Southeast Asia. Moderator: Azleena Idris, Head of Legal, KFH Malaysia Panelists: Azlin Ahmad, Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills  Chairil Nazri Ahmad, Head of Sector – Energy and Facilities Management, UiTM Holdings  Hatini Mat Husin, Senior Director/Head Debt, Markets and Advisory, Affin Hwang Capital Lee Joo Wee, Head of Debt Markets, OCBC Malaysia Rashyid Anwarudin, Vice-President, Group Sustainability and Quality Management, Sime Darby Plantations

Presentation: Talent Development in Islamic finance

Zaineb Sefiani, Founder, Carrera Learning

Issuer’s Perspectives

Moderator: Amri Sofian, Chief Corporate and Investment Officer, Danajamin Nasional Panelists: Richard Ong, Executive Director, Malaysia Steel Works Sonny Ho, Founder and Managing Director, Belleview Group Belleview Group

Sovereign, Multilateral and Supranational Issuers and the Islamic Market

We ask a leading panel for their views on sovereign and multilateral agency issuance and ask what Islamic funding facilities can offer governments, development banks and supranational organizations. What are these issuers looking for in terms of pricing, tenor, structure and distribution? Moderator: Abdulkader Thomas, CEO, SHAPE Knowledge Services Panelists: Angus Amran, Treasurer and Head, Financial Markets, RHB Investment Bank Ayaz Ismail, Director – Wholesale Banking, CIMB Islamic Delvin Chong, Senior Vice President, Treasury and Capital Markets, Cagamas Lee Wan Mone, Executive Director, International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation Nazzi Beck, Head – Islamic Banking, Asia, FAB Siraj

IFN Fintech Huddle: Power Capital

What does technological innovation mean for capital-raising and financing for Shariah capital issuers? We discuss blockchain, ICOs and crowdfunding and identify what the next big tech shifts for raising money are. Moderator: Vineeta Tan, Managing Editor, Islamic Finance News Panelists: Abdul Fattah Yatim, Chairman, Malaysia’s National Standards Technical Committee on Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies Aishath Muneeza, Board Shariah Committee Member, CIMB Islamic Aznan Hasan, Deputy Chairman, Shariah Advisory Council, Securities Commission and Shariah Board Member, Wahed Invest Basheer Ahmad, Senior Manager, Markets, Dubai Financial Services Authority Joann Enriquez, CEO, Investment Account Platform Wong Wai Ken, Country Manager (Malaysia), StashAway

Opening Bell: Leading Corporates Discuss Funding and Capital-Raising Options

We examine funding in key sectors 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 Malaysian GLC sector further employ and benefit from Islamic funding options? We ask a high-level panel to share their expertise and views. Moderator: Abdulkader Thomas, CEO, SHAPE Knowledge Services Panelists: Faridah Bakar Ali, CFO, Khazanah Nasional Mohamed Nazri Omar, Managing Director/CEO, Danajamin Nasional Mohamad Safri Shahul Hamid, Senior Managing Director and Deputy CEO, CIMB Islamic  Pavan Kaur, General Manager, Group Finance and Treasury, UMW Group Simon Chen, Vice-President – Senior Analyst, Financial Institutions Group, Moody’s Investors Service

Keynote Interview

Interviewee: Dr. Bello Lawal Danbatta, Secretary-General, Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) Interviewer: Peter Godwin, Managing Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills