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The Future of Islamic Banking in Asia
This panel will feature leaders in Asia’s Islamic finance industry offering their views on where the industry is headed and initiatives in each major industry sector and market. Hear directly from Islamic finance leads on their plans to stimulate Islamic banking activity, develop education and leadership in Islamic finance and grow Islamic investments in their respective markets. Moderator : Imran Mufti — Partner, Hogan Lovells, the UAE Panelists : Ibrahim Hassan — CEO and Managing Director, RHB Islamic Bank Mahmud Hossain — Managing Director, Millennium Information Solution Mustafha Haji Abdul Razak — Managing Director, Bank Rakyat Malaysia
Infrastructure & Project Finance: Weighing the Options and Investment Opportunities in Asia
Outlook for key sectors and asset classes across Asia: Maritime, aviation, healthcare and energy Infrastructure deals: Where is the capital coming from and where is it flowing to? Assessing Indonesia’s infrastructure needs and opportunities for financing and investment Cross border financing: Challenges in executing cross border project Sukuk Moderator : Noor Meurling — Partner, Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee Singapore Panelists : Edward Gustely — Managing Director, Penida Capital Advisors, Indonesia Salman Ahmed — Partner, Trowers & Hamlins Suminto Sastrosuwito — Director of Islamic Financing, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Indonesia Wahyu Trenggono — Director, Indonesia Bond Pricing Agency
Infrastructure & Project Finance: Weighing the Options and Investment Opportunities in Asia
Outlook for key sectors and asset classes across Asia: Maritime, aviation, healthcare and energy Infrastructure deals: Where is the capital coming from and where is it flowing to? Assessing Indonesia’s infrastructure needs and opportunities for financing and investment Cross border financing: Challenges in executing cross border project Sukuk Moderator : Noor Meurling — Partner, Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee Singapore Panelists : Edward Gustely — Managing Director, Penida Capital Advisors, Indonesia Salman Ahmed — Partner, Trowers & Hamlins Suminto Sastrosuwito — Director of Islamic Financing, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Indonesia Wahyu Trenggono — Director, Indonesia Bond Pricing Agency
Future Forward: Charting a New Direction for Islamic Financial Institutions
The IFN Asia Forum kicks off with a look at opportunities 2016 will present to industry players in Asian markets. Market leaders are asked to weigh in on where the industry is headed and to deliberate on how they will navigate the economic headwinds expected in the year ahead. Moderator : Qudeer Latif — Partner, Clifford Chance, the UAE Panelists : Herwin Bustaman — Head of Shariah Banking, Bank Maybank Indonesia Imam Teguh Saptono — President Director, Bank BNI Syariah Isidro Abas Sobrecarey — Chairman and CEO, Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines Rafe Haneef — CEO and Executive Director, CIMB Islamic Bank
Keynote Address
Dr Sofyan Djalil — Minister of National Development Planning and Head of National Development Planning Agency, Republic of Indonesia
What do Debut Issuers Need to Know about Raising Shariah Compliant Capital?
Key considerations for Chinese issuers in light of rising interest rates and devaluation of the yuan Pricing, tenor and currency considerations for issuers Secondary market liquidity, index eligibility and additional costs of Islamic financing vs. conventional fundraising 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? Widening investor appeal of corporate Sukuk from a ratings perspective Moderator : Imran Mufti — Partner, Hogan Lovells, the UAE Panelists : Andy Cairns — Managing Director, Global Head of Debt Origination and Distribution, NBAD, the UAE Davide Barzilai — Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright, Hong Kong Jenny Shi — Managing Director and Country Manager, China, Moody’s Investors Service…
Project & Infrastructure Finance – Opportunities for Chinese Firms and Institutions
Utilizing Sukuk for project and infrastructure financing Outlook for syndicated financing of infrastructure projects in Asia, MENA and Africa Public-private partnership ventures: Structures and models What roles can Chinese firms play in addressing infrastructure needs in Asia and Africa? Will the formation of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank spur large-scale project Sukuk? Moderator : Qasim Aslam — Partner, Dentons, the UAE Panelists : Ashraf Mohammed — Assistant General Counsel, Asian Development Bank Lim Say Cheong — Head, Maybank Islamic Banking, Singapore Urooj Ul Hasan Khan — Head, Investment Banking, Meezan Bank Zakiyoulahi Sow — Director, Sukuk Projects, the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector
Tapping Emerging Opportunities Available to Chinese Investors in Key Markets
Key considerations for investors seeking investment opportunities and partnerships with key OIC investment centers Tapping opportunities in sub-Saharan OIC countries High-potential sectors and asset classes: Construction, shipping and aviation, health care, real estate, agriculture and education Emerging opportunities in OIC countries in Africa, South Asia and Central Asia Regulatory framework for direct investments, cross-border fund distribution Moderator : Qi Wu — Senior Managing Director and Vice-Chairman, Accenture Greater China Panelists : Niale Kaba — Minister of Planning and Development, Republic of Cote d’Ivoire Mohieddine Kronfol — Chief Investment Officer, Global Sukuk and MENA Fixed Income, Franklin Templeton Investments Dr Paul Fokam Kammogne — Chairman, Afriland First Bank, Cameroon Professor Dr Rifaat Ahmed Abdel Karim — CEO, International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation…
Keynote Address
Sufian Ahmed – Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Ethiopia
Initiatives and Partnership Opportunities between China and OIC Countries
‘One Belt, One Road’: What opportunities will this initiative provide and what will it take to establish connections and trade partnerships? Initiatives by development banks and other major industry players in facilitating partnerships between the Silk Road Economic Belt and the GCC and CIS region How will China navigate the economic headwinds expected in 2016? What impact will the current economic environment have on its investors? Moderator : Azleena Idris — Deputy Director, Islamic Banking, Bank Negara Malaysia Panelists : Abdulla Al Awar — CEO, Dubai Islamic Economy Development Center Guan Jianzhong — Chairman and President, Dagong Global Credit Rating Company, China Ihsan Ugur Delikanli — President, Black Sea Trade and Development Bank Khaled Al Aboodi — CEO, Islamic Corporation for the Development of…
How will ‘One Belt, One Road’ Impact Investments and Trade Initiatives in Key Markets?
How can key OIC countries benefit from China’s economic initiatives? What investment opportunities are state-owned enterprises and private companies looking for? Current and future opportunities and linkages between key markets and the New Silk Road and New Maritime Silk Road Moderator : Nida Raza — Director and Head of Advisory, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector Panelists : Fang Qiuchen — Chairman, China International Contractors Association (CHINCA) Liu Zhengming — Managing Director, Silk Road Fund Mohamad Safri Shahul Hamid — Senior Managing Director and Deputy CEO, CIMB Islamic Bank Shi Jiyang — CEO, China-Africa Development Fund