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What’s Next for Gold and Gold-Based Products
Recent Shariah rulings have provided opportunities for products based around gold. We take a detailed look at this interesting and innovative area. Panelists: John Durham, Manager – Depository, Gold Corporation, The Perth Mint Philip Judge, CEO, Physical Gold Fund
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…
Presentation: Talent Development in Islamic finance
Zaineb Sefiani, Founder, Carrera Learning
Islamic Investments and Funds in Europe: Shifting Trends and Winning Strategies
Investment experts and advisors offer their perspectives on potential growth sectors in the Islamic investment universe. What Shariah compliant investment instruments are available in Europe? Which classes and sectors will deliver and what is hindering the development of others? Tying Shariah compliance to ESG and socially responsible investments: EUSEF, SIIF Potential for Islamic wealth management products in emerging European markets Outlook for equity funds, PE funds, i-ETFs, real estate funds and index-linked investments Creating a market for Shariah compliant pension products Moderator: Dr Dominic Selwood - General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Arabesque Asset Management Panelists: Bishr Shiblaq - Head, Dubai Representative Office, Arendt & Medernach, Dubai Lutfije Aktan - Director, Audit, Asset Management, KPMG Luxembourg Dr Mahnoosh Mirghaemi -…
Luncheon Address
Tan Sri Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz – Group Chairman, Permodalan Nasional Berhad (2018 Recipient of Royal Award for Islamic Finance)
Keynote Address
Bryan Stirewalt, Chief Executive, Dubai Financial Services Authority
Welcome Remarks
Mr. Kunio Watanabe – President & Chief Executive Officer, Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd.
The World in 2019: Global Events and Islamic Finance and Investment
We discuss key ideas, issues and themes influencing Islamic finance and investment. From the growth of the Halal economy, to commodity prices, to product innovation and regulation, to global trade and protectionism, to the ascendancy of technology — what will offer opportunity and what will disrupt? Finally, we ask what role Islamic finance will play in the development of social inclusion and the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the coming year. Moderator: Qasim Aslam, Partner, Dentons Panelists: Arsalaan Ahmed, CEO, HSBC Amanah Malaysia Bryan Stirewalt, Chief Executive, Dubai Financial Services Authority Salman Bajwa, Head of Asset Management, Emirates NBD Asset Management Shamzani Hussain, Managing Director and Head of Global Islamic Banking, FAB Siraj Shibeer Ahmed, Partner, Winston & Strawn
Co-Interview: Building Regulatory Frameworks in Islamic Finance and Fintech
We ask a panel of senior representatives of regulators, standard-setting bodies and exchanges for their views on the evolution of regulatory frameworks for Islamic finance and discuss successful approaches to regulating financial technology. Moderator: Abdulkader Thomas, CEO, SHAPE Knowledge Services Panelists: Dr Bello Lawal Danbatta, Secretary-General, IFSB Ijlal Alvi, CEO, International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM)
Financing Saudi Arabia’s Mega-Deals: Potential for Shariah-compliant Financing
Moderator: Mahmoud Abdel-Baky — Of Counsel, Law Firm of Wael A. Alissa Panelists: Mansoor Durrani — Senior Vice-President and Head of Project Finance, National Commercial Bank Mohamed Hamra-Krouha — Partner & Head Banking & Projects Practice, Clifford Chance Mohammad Safri Shahul Hamid — Senior Managing Director and Deputy CEO, CIMB Islamic Bank Stuart Anderson — Managing Director and Regional Head Middle East, S&P Global Ratings
Power Pitch
Khalid Howladar – Chief Strategy Officer, Blossom Finance
Liquidity, Fixed Income and Sukuk in Global Capital Markets
We ask leading market professionals to discuss the prospects for regional and global capital and Sukuk markets in the coming months. What structures and asset classes will find favor with issuers and investors in a more volatile investment environment? We also examine distribution, ratings and credit enhancement measures, and identify other factors facing issuers in the Sukuk market. Moderator: Yavar Moini, Financial Sector Expert, World Bank Group Panelists: Debashis Dey, Partner, White & Case Esam El-Makkawy, CFO and Interim Company Secretary, Souq Extra Fabrice Susini, CEO, Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company Issam Al Tawari, Founder and Managing Partner, Newbury Consulting Roshan Shah, Executive Director – Corporate Advisory Services, Al Mal Capital