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Key Growth Markets for Islamic Finance in Europe

Market leaders and key regulators share their views on the rise of new markets and asset classes and which mature markets will continue to thrive Impact of new regulations on growth in European markets Environmental impact: How will the current economic environment in the Eurozone affect the growth of Islamic investments? Cross border collaboration: Is there coordination at the European level? Will sovereign issuances in 2014 lead to corporate Sukuk in 2015? How will geopolitics shape Europe’s Islamic finance agenda? Moderator: Rachid Ouaich – Managing Director, eethiq Advisors, Luxembourg Panelists: Alex Armstrong – Managing Director, Head of Financial Institutions & Structured Finance, QInvest, Qatar Dr Manfred Dirrheimer – Chief Executive Officer, FWU Group, Germany Michel Vermaerke – Chief Executive Officer,…

Keynote Address by Pierre Gramegna

Pierre Gramegna – Minister of Finance, Luxembourg

Chairperson’s Closing Remarks

Abdulkader Thomas – Chief Executive Officer, SHAPE Financial

Regional Islamic Cross Border Activities

For the Islamic investment industry to realize its goal of operating on a global platform, regulations, standards and a cohesive legal infrastructure are crucial. This session will address the current state of play of the Shariah compliant funds and asset management industry, impact of recent changes and what future regulations are needed to advance the industry. Expanding the reach and scale for Islamic investments Regulations, standards and legal infrastructure required to facilitate an efficient global Islamic investment industry Impact of the ASEAN CIS on promoting cross border transactions Advancing cross border Islamic investment through fund passporting Moderator: Abdulkader Thomas – Chief Executive Officer, SHAPE Financial Panelists: Aderi Adnan – Director, Business Development, Labuan IBFC Angelia Chin-Sharpe – Chief Executive Officer,…

Prospects for Commodity Murabahah and Islamic Treasury Products

Opportunities for further growth in Commodity Murabahah A look at new structures in Islamic treasury and liquidity products Impact of recent regulations affecting Islamic deposits on the Islamic banking industry Moderator: Abdulkader Thomas – Chief Executive Officer, SHAPE Financial Panelists: Ahmad Nazir Che Yen – Director, Group Islamic Banking, CIMB Islamic Azzizi Mohamad Ghazi – Managing Director, Ableace Raakin Cassim Docrat – Director, DDCAP Group, UAE Suzaizi Mohd Morshid – Senior Vice President & Head of Treasury, RHB Islamic Bank Tom Guest – Associate Director, Eiger Trading

Prospects for Commodity Murabahah and Islamic Treasury Products

Opportunities for further growth in Commodity Murabahah A look at new structures in Islamic treasury and liquidity products Impact of recent regulations affecting Islamic deposits on the Islamic banking industry Moderator: Abdulkader Thomas – Chief Executive Officer, SHAPE Financial Panelists: Ahmad Nazir Che Yen – Director, Group Islamic Banking, CIMB Islamic Azzizi Mohamad Ghazi – Managing Director, Ableace Raakin Cassim Docrat – Director, DDCAP Group, UAE Suzaizi Mohd Morshid – Senior Vice President & Head of Treasury, RHB Islamic Bank Tom Guest – Associate Director, Eiger Trading

Keynote Address: Outlook for Islamic Finance in the Maldives

Dr Azeema Adam – Governor, Maldives Monetary Authority  

Keynote Address: Outlook for Islamic Finance in the Maldives

Dr Azeema Adam – Governor, Maldives Monetary Authority

Private Equity, Islamic Wealth Management Products and Private Banking in Asia

In Asia alone there are now more than 4.1 million high net worth individuals (HNWI) who collectively control an estimated US$13.5 trillion in financial assets underpinning an increasing demand for private banking and wealth management products by HNWIs. How are wealth managers attracting Muslim HNWIs and family offices? And what Shariah-compliant products are likely to appeal to these investors? Product Assessment: outlook for various investment products, including the development and uptake of Islamic ETFs in the region Where are pension funds and other mega funds investing? A look at trends, market outlook and investment strategies What can alternative investment, private equity and fixed income funds offer HNWIs? What opportunities do real estate and real estate-linked products offer investors in the…

Private Equity, Islamic Wealth Management Products and Private Banking in Asia

In Asia alone there are now more than 4.1 million high net worth individuals (HNWI) who collectively control an estimated US$13.5 trillion in financial assets underpinning an increasing demand for private banking and wealth management products by HNWIs. How are wealth managers attracting Muslim HNWIs and family offices? And what Shariah-compliant products are likely to appeal to these investors? Product Assessment: outlook for various investment products, including the development and uptake of Islamic ETFs in the region Where are pension funds and other mega funds investing? A look at trends, market outlook and investment strategies What can alternative investment, private equity and fixed income funds offer HNWIs? What opportunities do real estate and real estate-linked products offer investors in the…

Crowdfunding: A Perfect Fit?

Crowdfunding is big news in both the Islamic and conventional markets, with a groundswell of interest that has seen legislation introduced in the US, UK and several other jurisdictions as nations legitimize what is promoted as one of the few truly egalitarian and accessible forms of entrepreneurial start-up funding. The story has already swung into gear on the conventional side with a plethora of successful case studies – and with principles that perfectly match the platform of Shariah compliant SME support, is it a trend tilting on the edge of enormity for the Islamic world as well? Moderator: Lauren McAughtry – Managing Editor, Islamic Finance news Panelists: Leo Shimada – Chief Executive Officer, Crowdonomic Sam Shafie –  Co-founder, pitchIN

Presentation: Outlook for Shariah-Compliant Private Equity Investments in Asia

Arshad Ahmed – Managing Director, Elixir Capital, USA