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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
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