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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
Presentation: Evaluating the Potential of Asia to a Global Financial Services Provider
Kevan Watts – Vice Chairman of Global Banking, HSBC, United Kingdom & Chairman – UK-ASEAN Business Council
Roundtable: Developing a New Generation of Islamic Bankers
Developing a skilled workforce to support the rapid development of Islamic finance in the region How do current industry professional standards support the new generation of bankers and what needs to change? What role do professional bodies play in developing the Islamic finance industry? Will professional qualification become mandatory for Islamic bankers? Moderator: Nicholas Edmondes – Partner, Trowers & Hamlins, Malaysia Panelists: Alan Yarrow – The Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor of The City of London Dr Amat Taap – Chief Executive Officer, Finance Accreditation Agency Mohammad Faiz Azmi – Executive Chairman, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Malaysia
Keynote Address: Shariah Compliant Investment Opportunities in the United Kingdom
Alan Yarrow – The Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor of The City of London
Trends in Islamic Asset Management and Asset Allocation Strategies
Long and short-terms asset allocation strategies for Islamic investors Catering to the rise and prominence of HNWI and family offices in Asia Fixed income investments: Outlook for investing in Asian Sukuk funds Investment in commodities in light of recent economic events: What trends are developing and what risks should investors be aware of? How are equity & PE funds, fixed income funds and VC funds shaping the Islamic investor’s portfolio: Will we see a change in current trends? Moderator: Shireen Muhiudeen – Founder, Managing Director & Principal Fund Manager, Corston-Smith Asset Management Panelists: Hanifah Hashim – Executive Director & Head of Malaysia Fixed Income & Sukuk, Franklin Templeton Investments, Malaysia Dr Hasnita Hashim – Chief Executive Officer, Guidance Investments Maznah…
Keynote Address: Facilitating Innovations in the Islamic Capital Markets
Dato Dr. Nik Ramlah Mahmood Deputy Chief Executive, Securities Commission Malaysia
Corporate Funding Strategies in the Current Economic Environment
An in-depth review of how Asian corporates are raising funds in light of rising interest rates and falling oil prices How will recent economic events change corporate strategy on capital raising? What is the appeal of increasingly popular structures such as perpetual, covered and convertible Sukuk amongst corporate issuers? 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? What new trends are likely to develop in Shariah compliant capital raising? Widening investor appeal of corporate Sukuk from a ratings perspective Moderator: Abdulkader Thomas – Chief Executive Officer, SHAPE Financial Panelists: Ahmad Najib Nazlan – Chief Investment Officer, Amundi Malaysia Irwan Abdalloh – Head of…
Presentation: The Boom & Bust Cycle and Islamic Finance
Tariq Al-Rifai – Author of Islamic Finance and the New Financial System, Kuwait