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Presentation: Structuring Shari’ah-Compliant Real Estate Investments in the United States
Isam Salah – Partner, King & Spalding, New York/Dubai
Key Markets and Asset Classes in the Americas
What regulations currently exist to support and promote the growth of Islamic investments in the United States? What changes can Islamic investors expect in 2015? Key Shariah-compliant asset classes: What trends are emerging and what should investors look out for? Outlook for debt capital markets, equity funds, PE funds, i-ETFs and pension funds in the Shariah compliant investment space What prospects does the North American real estate sector hold for Islamic investors? Discussing an industry-wide strategy required to encourage inward investments Moderator: Lauren McAughtry – Group Managing Editor, Islamic Finance news Panelists: Ayman Khaleq – Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius Mahmood Ibrahim - Vice President, Greenstone Equity Partners Monem Salam – President, Saturna Malaysia Philip Churchill – Founder & Managing Partner, 90…
Welcome Address: An Overview of the US Shariah Compliant Investment Market
Monem Salam – President, Saturna Malaysia
Sector Focus: Where is the Shariah-Compliant Real Estate Investment Market Headed?
Leading real estate investments specialists are asked what can be expected from real estate markets globally this year. Which real estate markets are expected to outperform, and why? How will falling oil prices affect real estate investments in the GCC? What further innovation can be expected in Shariah compliant real estate transactions in 2015 In light of the global economic trends, what risks should real estate investors be aware of? Moderator: Jawad Ali – Managing Partner, Middle East Offices, King & Spalding Panelists: Henry Thompson – Chief Executive Officer, Gatehouse Bank, United Kingdom Robin Williamson – Managing Director - Real Estate Advisory, Middle East, Deloitte, Saudi Arabia Tim Rose – Head of Real Estate, Emirates NBD Asset Management, UAE Philip…
Is Crowdfunding the Next Big Thing in Islamic Investing?
Crowdfunding is big news this year, 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? How do crowdfunding principles match Islamic investing – and are there any areas where they don’t? Equity-based crowdfunding versus peer-to-peer and debentured lending: Where are the biggest possibilities…
Asset Allocation Strategies and Cross Border Distribution
Long and short-terms asset allocation strategies and trends for Islamic investors Asset mix and risk tolerance across asset classes How will current market conditions alter asset allocation strategy? How is the concept of passporting influencing offshore fund distribution and overcoming regulatory hurdles to fund distribution? How can the mechanism for distribution of funds in non-Muslim countries be improved? Will new regulations promote cross border distribution? Moderator: Bishr Shiblaq – Head, Dubai Representative Office, Arendt & Medernach Panelists: Brian J. Luck – Director, Investment Advisory, Asiya Investments, UAE Jamaluddin Nor Mohamad - Director of Islamic and Alternative Markets, Bursa Malaysia Kamran Butt – Managing Director, Head of Client Advisory & International Sales, Sedco Capital, Saudi Arabia Muneer Khan – Partner, Simmons & Simmons Middle East
Global Trends in Islamic Asset Management
What is the investment mandate for sovereign wealth funds in 2015 How are equity & PE funds, fixed income funds, pension funds and VC funds shaping the Islamic investor’s portfolio: Will we see a change in current trends? Importance of the rise and prominence of HNWI and family offices Equity is the new fixed income Moderator: Ayman Khaleq – Managing Partner, Morgan Lewis Panelists: Giorgio Medda – Chief Executive Officer, Azimut Portfoy Yonetimi, Turkey Mohammad Shoaib – Chief Executive, Al Meezan Investment Management, Pakistan Mohieddine Kronfol – Chief Investment Officer - Global Sukuk and MENA Fixed Income, Franklin Templeton Investments Tarek Selim – Chief Operating Officer, Arabesque Asset Management, United Kingdom Saleem Khokhar – Head of Fund Management and Equities,…
Shariah Compliant Sectors and Asset Classes on the Rise
Agriculture investments: Where are we likely to see the most growth in the coming year? Investing in the current negative interest rate environment: What it means for risks and investment going forward How should investment strategy in oil & gas change in light of recent events? Will we see a significant shift towards the use of renewable energy, environmental assets and other intangible assets? Investing in aviation and other transportation modes as an asset class Recent trends in investing in real assets How will Basel III regulations affect global markets and investment strategy? Moderator: Monem Salam – President, Saturna Malaysia Panelists: Alka Banerjee – Managing Director, Strategy and Global Equity Indices, S&P Dow Jones Indices, USA Cassim Docrat – Director,…
Key Growth Markets for Islamic Investments in 2015
Global investment leaders share their views on which emerging, frontier and mature markets are expected to thrive in 2015 and which regions investors should look out for. How will global regulations impact the growth of Islamic investments in the coming year? Emerging opportunities in South Asia and the impact of geopolitics on the investment landscape Indonesia: Opportunities, challenges and future outlook What do Russia and the CIS region bring to the table? Outlook for Halal investments into North and South America North Africa and the GCC – what can investors expect from these regions in 2015? Islamic investment markets: Top picks for 2015 Moderator: Rizwan Kanji – Partner, King & Spalding Panelists: Alex Armstrong – Managing Director, Head of Financial…
Keynote Address by Dr Mark Mobius
Dr Mark Mobius – Executive Chairman, Templeton Emerging Markets Group, Franklin Templeton Investments
The African Investment Landscape: Attracting Inward Investment and Cross Border Collaboration
Growing trade and investment relationships between African nations and key Islamic finance jurisdictions is a key element in developing the rate of cross border Islamic finance activity in Africa. This session will focus on current collaborative partnerships and transactions and what the future holds for inward Islamic investments into Africa. What will 2015 hold for Islamic investors and funds managers? Which asset classes and markets are foreign investors looking at and why? How does Africa compare with other emerging regions and how can it effectively compete for international investment? What tax, legal and regulatory reform is needed to spur foreign investment? What can Commodity Murabahah and trade finance offer African SMEs? Outlook for Shariah compliant real estate, equity funds and…
Presentation: Developing the African SME Market through Islamic Crowdfunding
Adel Boseli - Co-Founder, Shekra