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Managing Risk and Rating Implications
Leading capital markets and investment management professionals discuss the lessons learned so far from the Dana Gas event and ask if Malaysia is immune to such an occurrence. We also examine the effectiveness of credit enhancement measures in the local fixed income market and discuss the associated rating implications. Moderator: Khalid Howladar – Managing Director and Founder, Acreditus Panelists: Azlin Ahmad – Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills Mohamed Damak – Global Head of Islamic Finance, S&P Global Ratings Mohsin Shaik Sehu Mohammed – Head of Investment Banking and Capital Markets, Maisarah Islamic Banking Services, Bank Dhofar Simon Chen – Vice-President - Senior Analyst, Financial Institutions Group, Moody’s Investors Service
Fixed Income, Lending and Sukuk in Malaysian Capital Markets
What does the return of global volatility mean for Malaysian capital markets and what is an accurate evaluation of current investment and capital flows into and out of Malaysia? What are the prospects for local bond and Sukuk markets in a rising interest rate environment? What structures and asset classes will find favor with investors in a more volatile investment environment? We ask a leading panel for their views. Moderator: Nicholas Edmondes – Partner, Trowers & Hamlins Panelists: Charanjeev Singh – Managing Director, NewParadigm Capital Markets Masumi Hamahira – Advisor, MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Shamzani Hussain – Managing Director and Head of Islamic Banking – Corporate and Investment Banking, First Abu Dhabi Bank Yeoh Teik Leng – Head, Structured Finance and Loan Markets, Capital Markets Group, AmInvestment Bank
Super Trends: Global and Regional Influencers for Islamic Finance and Investment
We examine and discuss key issues and themes influencing Islamic finance and investment in Asia, as well as significant other markets such as the Gulf and Africa. From regulation, to political risk to the ascendancy of fintech – what will offer opportunity and what will disrupt? Moderator: Arsalaan Ahmed – CEO, HSBC Amanah Panelists: Ashraf Mohammed – Assistant General Counsel, Asian Development Bank Indar Barung – Head of Financing, Investment and Syndications, Sarana Multi Infrastruktur Irwan Abdalloh – Head of Islamic Capital Market, Indonesia Stock Exchange Mohammad Ali Allawala – CEO, Standard Chartered Saadiq Rafe Haneef — CEO and Executive Director, CIMB Islamic
Keynote Address
Zainal Izlan Zainal Abidin – Deputy CEO, Securities Commission Malaysia
Innovation in Islamic Finance in Morocco and Africa
We take a closer look at innovation in finance in Morocco and the region, and focus on important initiatives such as Islamic microfinance, sustainable/responsible finance, green Sukuk and education. What opportunities does the new legal framework governing collaborative financing activities (crowdfunding) offer? Moderator: Dr Mohamed Wail Aaminou – General Manager, Al Maali Consulting Group Panelists: Abderrahmane Lahlou – Expert in Participative Finance, ABWAB Consultants Hissam Kamal Hassan – Research Fellow, International Shari'ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA) Khalil Labniouri – Commercial Director and Member of the Board, Bank Assafa Mohammed Amine Sabibi – Financial Consultant and Coordinator of the Executive Master Principles and Practices of Islamic Finance, Casablanca – University Paris-Dauphine
Presentation: Lines of Finance Products and Structures
Presenter Hamza Boukili – Senior Associate, Line of Finance Division – FIDD, The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector
Presentation: Financial Technology and Islamic Finance in North Africa
Presenter: Rachid Ouaich – Co-Founder, ConexCap
Islamic Retail Banking and Takaful Roundtable
We ask a panel to discuss the environment for Islamic retail banking, wealth management and Takaful activity in Morocco. We examine Islamic product offerings and structures, as well as regulations and the roles of the Central Guarantee Fund and the Insurance Supervisory Authority. What sort of retail and Takaful products can we expect to see in Morocco? Moderator: Said Amaghdir – Chairman, Moroccan Association for Participative Finance Professionals – Shariah Compliant (AMFP) and Director of Takaful projects at SAHAM Assurance Panelists: Anass Patel – CEO, ConexCap Fouad Harraze – Director-General, Al Akhdar Bank Hounaida Boukhari – Managing Director, Dar Al Amane Koudama Zeroual – General Manager, Takaful, Wafa Assurance Dr Muhammad Ashfaq – CEO, Amanah Institute of Islamic Finance and Economics – Amanah IIFE
Capital Markets, Investment Banking and Asset Management in Morocco
How can the issuing of Islamic capital market instruments in Morocco be simplified and what needs to be done to promote Sukuk tradability and an efficient secondary market? How can the REITS market be developed and grown in Morocco? What is the view of asset managers of Islamic capital market products? Moderator : Dr Sami As-Soulaimani – General Manager, IFAAS Casablanca Panelists : Houda Chafil – CEO, Maghreb Titrisation Monem Salam – President and Fund Manager, Saturna Noreddine Tahiri – CEO, AjarInvest Rachid El Achhab – Chief Investment Officer, Wafa Gestion
Islamic Finance, Investment and Banking in Morocco
Through a respected panel, we take a look at developments in regulation, banking, capital markets, funds, investment management and Takaful in Morocco. We assess the introduction of the 2017 Islamic banking regulations, the Shariah Committee for Participative Finance and the development of the Islamic banking ecosystem in the Kingdom. Moderator: Mohammad Farrukh Raza – Managing Director, IFAAS Panelists: Alain Verbeken – Director, Tax-Financial Services, Mazars Financial Advisory Services Amal Souaifi – Head of Insurance Studies and Standardization, Moroccan Supervisory Authority of Insurance and Social Welfare Ikhlas Mettioui – Head of Asset Management, Moroccan Capital Markets Authority Mohamed Maarouf – General Manager, BTI Bank Said Amaghdir – Chairman, Moroccan Association for Participative Finance Professionals – Shariah Compliant (AMFP) and Director of Takaful projects at SAHAM Assurance Youssef Baghdadi – CEO, Bank Assafa
Welcome Address
Said Amaghdir – Chairman, Moroccan Association for Participative Finance Professionals – Shari'ah Compliant (AMFP) and Director of Takaful projects at SAHAM Assurance
Islamic Real Estate Investment, Property and Construction Finance
Indicative of greater Islamic investment interest in the Australian property market, the year saw the arrival of leading ethical real estate. Also, broader interest in the Australian real estate market from a number of other Middle East and Southeast Asian investors, and further Shariah compliant property transactions, particularly in the commercial property space, are expected. Moderator: Mahanoor Hassan Khan – Operations Manager, Islamic Cooperative Finance Australia Ltd Panelists: Ariff Sultan – Regional Director - Asia, IdealRatings Inc Chaaban Omran – CEO, Islamic Financial Services Council of Australia (IFSCA) Christopher Aylward – Partner, Banking and Finance, Madison Marcus Dr Imran Lum – Director, Islamic Capital Markets, National Australia Bank Dr Muhammad M Khan – CEO, Halal Australia