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Indonesia looks to infrastructure projects to catalyze Islamic finance growth
With US$500 billion needed to fund Indonesia’s massive infrastructure needs, IFN Editor Vineeta Tan asks Bernardus R Djonoputro, the country head of infrastructure and capital project of Deloitte Konsultan Indonesia, does Islamic finance have a role to play? And whether or not the Shariah finance sector is actually capable enough to tap this ocean of opportunities?
Islamic asset management: Past, present, future
IFN Editor Vineeta Tan speaks to Bharat Joshi, the investment director of Abeerdeen Asset Management (Indonesia) about the current investment landscape in the world’s most populous nation and what the opportunities and challenges lie ahead.
Indonesia: Strength in numbers
In this interview, IFN Editor Vineeta Tan asks the director-general of budget financing and risk management of Indonesia, Robert Pakpahan: Does the Republic actually have what it takes to be an international Islamic finance leader, and if so, what is the government doing to reach its national Shariah finance ambitions?
Preparing for the Future: Financial Technology in Indonesia
In light of OJK’s 2016 release of the first Indonesian FinTech regulations, what does the advancement of technology mean for financial institutions in Indonesia? We analyze opportunities and challenges as well as likely industry shifts and developments in product and delivery channels. Moderator: Noor Meurling — Senior Foreign Legal Consultant, Dewi Negara Fachri & Partners in association with Hogan Lovells Panelists: Adrian Gunadi — Co-Founder and CEO, Investree Dima Djani — Founder and CEO, ALAMI Dondi Hananto — Principal, Unitus Impact/ Kinara Indonesia Ronald Yusuf Wijaya — Co-founder, Ethisventures
Potential Collaboration between Indonesia and Jordan for the Advancement of Islamic Finance
Mufti Hamka Hasan — Chairman & CEO, P.T. Hati International
Ethical, Sustainable and Responsible Finance, Investment and Development in Indonesia
With interest in responsible investing and sustainable development ever increasing, Islamic finance products that are also ethical and sustainable offer financial institutions and asset managers an opportunity. We look at the buy-side as well as the potential offered by capital raising instruments such as green Sukuk. Moderator: Ramlie Kamsari — CEO, Nomura Islamic Asset Management Panelists: Ariff Sultan — Regional Director, IdealRatings Bharat Joshi — Investment Director, Aberdeen Asset Management Intan Syah Ichsan — Chief Operating Officer, Samuel Aset Manajemen
REDTALKS Innovative ideas to advance the industry
Blockchains: Mining Numbers Not Gold Mark Smalley — Co-founder and CEO, Neuroware
Presentation: Waqf as a Method of Mobilizing Funds in Indonesia
Akhmad Affandi Mahfudz — Director, ZICO Shariah
Onstage Interview: Does Islamic Investing Cost?
An empirical study: Evaluating investing in Social Responsible Investments (SRI), Islamic or Conventional Panelists: Kavilash Chawla — Partner, Baton Global and Visiting Scholar, Drake University, the US Syed Mashafuddin Syed Badarudin — Head of Institutional & Compliance Business, CIMB Principal
Funding Infrastructure Requirements in Indonesia: Opportunities for Islamic Finance
Estimates suggest that Indonesia may potentially require US$500 billion of infrastructure financing in the coming years. What role does Islamic finance, in particular Musharakah-based financing structures and project Sukuk, offer? We examine active sectors, structures, risks and opportunities in this exciting area. Moderator: Ruslena Ramli — Head of Islamic Finance, RAM Rating Services Panelists: Bernardus R Djonoputro — Country Head of Infrastructure and Capital Project, Financial Advisory, Deloitte Konsultan Indonesia Hitesh Asaporta — Managing Director, Capital Markets, Emirates NBD Capital Ibrahim Ali Shoukry — Resident Representative and Director, IDB Group Iman Rachman — Finance Director, PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II
Presentation: Shariah investing on Bursa Malaysia-i
Jamaluddin Nor Mohamad — Bursa Malaysia
The Indonesian State-Owned and Government-Linked Sector: What Options does Islamic Finance Offer?
Potentially large and mostly untapped, does this sector offer interesting and viable opportunities for Islamic finance and banking in Indonesia? What issues do state-owned enterprises face and what solutions could Islamic finance offer? We hear views from a cross-section of issuers and arrangers. Moderator: Azleena Idris — Managing Director and Head of ASEAN, SHAPE Knowledge Services Panelists: Dimas Wikan Pramudhito — Finance Director, Antam Indar Barung – Head of Financing and Investment, Sarana Multi Infrastruktur Ricky Antariksa — Executive Vice-President, Head of Public Sector and and Energy, Bank Maybank Indonesia Tunggul Rajagukguk — Finance Director, Waskita Karya Brought to you by