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Keynote Address
Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah — Minister of Finance II, Malaysia
Welcome Address
Khaled Al Aboodi — CEO, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector
Islamic finance forum discusses Russia-Central Asia ties
The Islamic Finance Forum has been held in the Russian capital to promote ties between Russia and the Eurasia region. Business and financial leaders say Iran will play a key role in creating economic opportunities in the region in the post-sanction era. Credits/Source: Press TV
Interview with Khaled Al Aboodi — CEO, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector
Lauren McAughtry – Group Managing Editor of IFN, interviews Khaled Al Aboodi — CEO, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector.
Future Gameplan: Where Do We Go From Here?
With significant success in recent transactions under its belt, Oman has all the makings of being a serious contender in the Islamic investment space. What’s next? Opportunities and challenges for Islamic banking and finance in continuing the growth of the industry. Takaful – How will the industry move forward and what can domestic players learn from their GCC neighbors? How does the CMA manage Shariah governance and will this change? The role of the National Shariah Board and how it has benefited the industry Crowdfunding: The role of Shariah-compliant funds for SME businesses Moderator: Abdulkader Thomas — CEO, Shape Financial Panelists: Abdullah Al Jufaili — General Manager, Sharakah Ahmed Al Mamari — Director-General, Directorate of Insurance Supervision, CMA Gauttam Datta…
Deal Dialogue: Government of the Sultanate of Oman OMR250 million (US$647.13 million) Sovereign Sukuk
Perspectives of issuer, arranger and legal counsel Moderator: Lauren McAughtry — Managing Editor, Islamic Finance news Panelists: H.E. Mohammed Jawad Hassan — Ministry of Finance & Government of Oman Sukuk Committee Dr Caroline Bolle — Head of Investment Banking, Bank Muscat Salman Ahmed — Partner, Trowers & Hamlins
Investors Roundtable: Outlook for the Shariah Compliant Investment Market
How has the asset management industry performed and what is the outlook for 2016? Legal framework surrounding Islamic investment opportunities within and into Oman Impact of economic climate on investor demand Investment trends and product strategy: Fixed income investments, private equity, wealth management Key sectors and markets for Shariah compliant investments: Health care, education, real estate Moderator: Lauren McAughtry — Managing Editor, Islamic Finance news Panelists: Adeel Sarfraz — Fund Manager, Ahli Bank Mohsin Shaik Sehu Mohamed — Director and Head of Islamic Finance, Al Madina Investment Ramlie Kamsari — CEO, Nomura Islamic Asset Management Salman Ahmed — Partner, Trowers & Hamlins
How Will Recent Developments Shape the Omani Islamic Capital Market?
What needs to be done to ensure sustainable capital market activity? A look at recent domestic transactions and what it means for future capital-raising in Oman Regulatory and legal considerations in structuring transactions: Are further regulations needed and how can current obstacles be sidestepped? Moderator: Jonathan Fried — Partner, Linklaters Panelists: Abdul Rahman Barham — Board Member, Tilal Development Co Ahsan Ali — Managing Director, Standard Chartered Saadiq Dr Ashraf al Nabhani — Chairman, Muscat Securities Market Kemal Rizadi Arbi — Expert/Advisor, Capital Market Authority Mansoor Jamal Malik — Managing Partner, AMJ
Islamic Finance in Oman: An Industry Roadmap
Industry leaders provide insight on what Oman’s Islamic finance landscape will look like in five years and what market players and regulators will need to do to get there. With developments already taking place in each major sector, how can sustainable growth be achieved in Oman’s banking and capital market sectors? What is Oman capable of achieving domestically and what is the outlook for cross-border Islamic finance activities? Moderator: Qasim Aslam — Partner, Dentons Panelists: H.E. Abdullah Salim Al-Salmi — Executive President, Capital Market Authority Ehab Hashish — Deputy General Manager Wholesale Banking, Alizz Islamic Bank Dr Jamil El Jaroudi — CEO, Bank Nizwa Sohail Niazi — Chief Islamic Banking Officer, Maisairah Islamic Banking Services, Bank Dhofar
Keynote Address
H.E Hamood Sangour Hashim Al Zadjali — Executive President of the Central Bank of Oman
Islamic Asset Management
Will a QFI license become a game-changer for fund managers in the region? Looking beyond petrochemicals: Investment opportunities in high potential sectors and asset classes: Construction, aviation, healthcare, real estate and education New players and product offerings in the Islamic asset management space What effect will KSA’s new investment regulations have on fund managers in the region and how will the asset management landscape evolve? How will global markets be affected by recently repatriated assets by Saudi Arabia? Moderator : Nabil Issa — Partner, King & Spalding Panelists : Bishr Shiblaq — Partner and Head of Middle East Office, Arendt & Medernach, UAE Monem Salam — President, Saturna Malaysia Walid Bin Ghaith — General Manager Asset Management and Chief Investment…
Outlook for Treasury and Liquidity Products
New structures and trends Opportunities and limitations in the QFI framework The use of global Islamic commodity platforms in liquidity management Moderator : Abdulkader Thomas — CEO, SHAPE Financial Panelists : Lawrence Oliver — Deputy CEO, DDCAP, United Kingdom Dr Sami Al-Suwailem — Head, Financial Product Development Center, the IDB Tom Guest — Head of Global Marketing, Eiger Trading Advisors