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Tapping Islamic Finance for African Infrastructure Projects & PPPs
As developing economies in Africa continue their bid to improve on infrastructure development the need for project financing has become ever more important. This session will focus on how Shariah compliant finance may be used for the financing of infrastructure projects. Utilizing Sukuk for project and infrastructure financing: What has been achieved in the project space via Islamic financing globally and what further progress is anticipated? What opportunities exist for the private sector?In light of contracting markets and general market volatility which sectors are expected to see projects go ahead? Outlook for syndicated financing of infrastructure projects in Africa What challenges have been faced in PPP deals execution so far? Will regional developments in PPP legislation facilitate new infrastructure deals?…
INTERVIEW: Rafe Haneef, CEO of CIMB Islamic
In this interview, Rafe Haneef, CEO of CIMB Islamic, shares with IFN Editor Vineeta Tan his outlook on the Islamic capital markets, CIMB Islamic's growth strategy for 2017 and where he's seeing opportunities for the Shariah finance industry.
Presentation: Further Growth and Opportunity in Shariah Compliant Investment Funds and Superannuation
Current Economic conditions and demand for Islamic financial products. Difference between Islamic and conventional funds from the industry perspective. Dynamic Global opportunities for funds with Ethical and Sharia overlay. Presenter: Hakan Ozyon – CEO, Hejaz Financial Services and Senior Portfolio Manager, Global Ethical Fund
Onstage Interview : Paving the Way Forward for Islamic Finance in Global Markets
Interviewer : Jawad Ali — Managing Partner, Middle East Offices, King & Spalding Interviewees : Khaled Al Aboodi — CEO, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector Prof Dr. Rifaat Ahmed Abdelkarim — CEO, International Islamic Liquidity Corp
Education and Leadership in Islamic Finance
The Islamic finance industry’s projected growth continues to outpace the development of talent the industry crucially needs. Who is responsible for bridging the gap and how will it be fixed? Moderator : Professor Siraj Sait — Director of the Center for Islamic Finance, Law and Communities (CIFLAC), University of East London Panelists : Adnan Alias — CEO, IBFIM Badlisyah Abdul Ghani — President, Chartered Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals, Former CEO, CIMB Islamic Bank Yuslam Fauzi — Dean of Syariah Finance Academy, Mandiri University, Former President Director, Bank Syariah Mandiri
Welcome Address: An Overview of the US Shariah Compliant Investment Market
Monem Salam – President, Saturna Malaysia
Reshaping Financial Industry
How to get major financial institutions on board? What kind of synergies RegTech and FinTech are to create? Moderator: Abdulkader Thomas — CEO, Shape Financial Panelists: Ridzuan Abdul Aziz — Co-Founder and CEO, RHT Compliance Solutions Sam Quawasmi — Co-CEO and Co-founder, Eureeca, the UAE
Fintech in the Islamic Investing Landscape
A look at the development of Islamic fintech in key markets Moderator: Rushdi Siddiqui – Mentor, Islamic Economy Startups, Quest Ventures and Advisory Board, Wall Street Blockchain Alliance Panelists: Harsh Khurana – Chief Strategy Officer, Wahed Invest Kal Elsayed – CEO, Guidance Residential
Corporate Funding Strategies in the Current Economic Environment
An in-depth review of how Asian corporates are raising funds in light of rising interest rates and falling oil prices How will recent economic events change corporate strategy on capital raising? What is the appeal of increasingly popular structures such as perpetual, covered and convertible Sukuk amongst corporate issuers? What can Shariah indices offer issuers in terms of widening the investor base and what needs to be done to warrant inclusion in Shariah indices? What new trends are likely to develop in Shariah compliant capital raising? Widening investor appeal of corporate Sukuk from a ratings perspective Moderator: Abdulkader Thomas – Chief Executive Officer, SHAPE Financial Panelists: Ahmad Najib Nazlan – Chief Investment Officer, Amundi Malaysia Irwan Abdalloh – Head of…
IFN Awards 2016 Highlights
IFN Awards Dubai Ceremony 28th February 2016, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) IFN Awards Kuala Lumpur Ceremony 22nd February 2016, Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Global Trends in Islamic Asset Management
What is the investment mandate for sovereign wealth funds in 2015 How are equity & PE funds, fixed income funds, pension funds and VC funds shaping the Islamic investor’s portfolio: Will we see a change in current trends? Importance of the rise and prominence of HNWI and family offices Equity is the new fixed income Moderator: Ayman Khaleq – Managing Partner, Morgan Lewis Panelists: Giorgio Medda – Chief Executive Officer, Azimut Portfoy Yonetimi, Turkey Mohammad Shoaib – Chief Executive, Al Meezan Investment Management, Pakistan Mohieddine Kronfol – Chief Investment Officer - Global Sukuk and MENA Fixed Income, Franklin Templeton Investments Tarek Selim – Chief Operating Officer, Arabesque Asset Management, United Kingdom Saleem Khokhar – Head of Fund Management and Equities,…
Funding Infrastructure Requirements in Turkey: Opportunities for Participation Finance
We discuss public-private partnerships, project Sukuk and innovative financing structures as well as opportunities in active sectors such as power, energy, transport and renewables. Moderator: Shibeer Ahmed — Partner, Winston & Strawn Panelist: Devrim Baykent — Finance & Treasury Director, Calik Holding Fatih Kazan — Financial Sector Specialist, Global Islamic Finance Development Center, World Bank Group Grant Griffiths — Chairman, Institute of Risk Management Regional Group (Turkey) Mete Yegin — Partner, Yegin Ciftci Attorney Partnership Mine Keceli — Department Head, Project & Structured Finance, Corporate & Commercial Banking, ICBC Turkey