Adnan Zaylani
Assistant Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia
Date: 3rd December 2019
Day: Tuesday
ATTENDEES: 300
Venue: InterContinental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
The United Nations Commission on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recently estimated that in order to adequately fund the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries, US$5 trillion to US$7 trillion will be required in annual investments by 2030. Fulfilling this ambitious financial requirement presents not only challenges, but also significant opportunities.
The recent introduction of regulatory frameworks and initiatives promoting the development of sustainable finance across Southeast Asia has highlighted the significance and relevance of this important and fast-growing sector. With more corporates, financial institutions, government bodies and regulators becoming aware of Sustainable Development Goals, countries offering environments conducive for the growth of sustainable finance and investment will see tangible and long-term benefits.
Islamic finance plays an important role. Firstly, through the development of effective sell-side capital market products such as Green Sukuk in order to fund sustainable and humanitarian projects and initiatives. Secondly, to provide and channel investment from Shariah compliant asset managers and institutional investors to such initiatives.
This one-day event, developed by REDmoney Events, will focus on the opportunities presented by the growth of ethical, sustainable and responsible finance to the Islamic banking, finance and investment industry in Southeast Asia and beyond. Through a series of engaging keynotes, interviews and panels we shall explore how Islamic and sustainable finance can become more closely interlinked, and how Shariah compliant financial institutions and asset managers can play a greater role towards the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals, including the alleviation of disease and reduction of global displacement. We also examine how the Islamic finance industry can, through effective guidance and funding, help facilitate the development of key, strategic sectors, including education, healthcare, housing and agriculture.
09:00
Welcome Remarks
09:15
Keynote Address
Zainal Izlan Zainal Abidin, Deputy Chief Executive, Securities Commission Malaysia
09.30
Developing Sustainable Finance in Southeast Asia through Islamic Finance and Investment
Southeast Asia has the potential to become a global leader in the development and promotion of sustainable finance across a wide range of key sectors, including energy, agribusiness, healthcare and education. However, now is the time to push forward and build on existing achievements. What must governments, regulators and the private sector do to create effective responsible finance ecosystems and build toward the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals such as the alleviation of disease and reduction of global population displacement? What role can the regional Islamic finance industry play?
Moderator:Prof Dr Obiyathulla Ismath Bacha, Board Member, Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia
Panelists:Chortip Svetarundra, Director, Bond Department, Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand
Hussam Sultan, Regional Head, Commercial and Transaction Banking (Islamic), CIMB
Niels Knudsen, Deputy Resident Representative, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, United Nations Development Programme
Dr Sutan Emir Hidayat, Director of Islamic Financial Education and Research, Komite Nasional Keuangan Syariah (National Committee of Islamic Finance)
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10.30
Coffee & Networking
11.00
Financing Renewable, Responsible, Social and Sustainable Projects
What role does Islamic finance play in the funding of green, sustainable, social and responsible initiatives and how available are Islamic facilities for these projects in reality? Through an expert panel, we analyze project uses, product structures, rating and reporting issues and ask how Islamic financial products can provide effective funding for sustainable and environmentally responsible projects and initiatives in Southeast Asia. What of other important strategic sectors: healthcare, housing, education and agriculture?
Moderator:Firoz Abdul Hamid, Advisor, Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia
Panelists:Chairil Nazri Ahmad, Head of Sector – Energy and Facilities Management, UiTM Holdings
Ernest Navaratnam, Group CEO, Cenergi SEA
Juniza Zahari, Director, Debt and Capital Markets, Affin Hwang Investment Bank
Rozani Osman, Senior Financial Sector Specialist, The World Bank
Sid Kusuma, Senior Vice-President – Head of Securitization, Sarana Multigriya Finansial
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12.00
Presentation: Corporations for Good – Democratizing Sustainability in Malaysia
Margie Ong, CEO, Thoughts in Gear
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12.10
Environmental, Socially Responsible Investing and Islamic Investment: Opportunities for Development and Growth
We examine responsible investment in Asia and ask how ethical and Islamic finance can potentially become closer interlinked. We also discuss how Southeast Asia can grow its existing environmental, social and governance (ESG) niche among asset managers and owners and what role Islamic and ESG asset management can play toward achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. How can the industry overcome the relative scarcity of credible climate-related and low-carbon investment opportunities and what role do institutional investors play in the shift toward sustainable investments? Lastly, how can ESG risk, reward and impact be effectively measured and evaluated, and what benchmarks and tools are available?
Moderator:Margie Ong, CEO, Thoughts in Gear
Panelists:Alex Rowe, Portfolio Manager, Nomura Global Sustainable Equity, Nomura Asset Management
Azman Zainuddin, CEO, Quantum Solar Park
Hakan Ozyon, Senior Portfolio Manager, Global Ethical Fund
Simon Chen, Vice-President – Strategy and Business Management, Moody’s Investors Service
13:00
Luncheon
14:00
Finance, Technology, Innovation and Sustainability
What role do technology and innovation play in bringing together corporates, projects, asset owners and investors toward the growth of sustainability, responsible corporate finance and behavior?
Moderator:Vineeta Tan, Managing Editor, Islamic Finance news
Panelists:Bikesh Lakhmichand, CEO, 1337 Ventures
Raheel Iqbal, Managing Partner, Codebase Technologies
Shubhomoy Ray, Founding Partner, InfraBlocks Capital
14.45
Keynote Address
Adnan Zaylani, Assistant Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia
15:00
Keynote Interview: Financing Sustainable Energy in Malaysia and the Region
Interviewee: Dr Wei-Nee Chen, Chief Strategy Officer, The Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia
Interviewer: Hatini Mat Husain, Senior Director/Head Debt Markets Advisory, Affin Hwang Investment Bank
15:30
HARD Issues: Making Sustainability Matter
Through a short, concise interview, we step outside the comfort zone and ask the tough questions the industry wants to hear.
Interviewee: Dr Simon Lord, Chief Sustainability Officer, Sime Darby Plantation
Interviewer: Ashraf Gomma Ali, Regional Head, Shariah Advisory and Governance/Positive Impact and Responsible Banking, CIMB Islamic
16:00
End of Forum
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Dr Wei-Nee Chen
Chief Strategy Officer, The Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia
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Zainal Izlan Zainal Abidin
Deputy Chief Executive, Securities Commission Malaysia
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Portfolio Manager, Nomura Global Sustainable Equity, Nomura Asset Management
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Ashraf Gomma Ali
Regional Head, Shariah Advisory and Governance/Positive Impact and Responsible Banking, CIMB Islamic
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Azman Zainuddin
CEO, Quantum Solar Park
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Bikesh Lakhmichand
CEO, 1337 Ventures
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Chairil Nazri Ahmad
Head of Sector – Energy and Facilities Management, UiTM Holdings
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Chortip Svetarundra
Director, Bond Department, Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand
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Group CEO, Cenergi SEA
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Advisor, Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia
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Hatini Mat Husain
Senior Director/Head Debt Markets Advisory, Affin Hwang Investment Bank
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Hussam Sultan
Regional Head, Commercial and Transaction Banking (Islamic), CIMB
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Director, Debt and Capital Markets, Affin Hwang Investment Bank
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CEO, Thoughts in Gear
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Niels Knudsen
Deputy Resident Representative, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, United Nations Development Programme
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Prof Dr Obiyathulla Ismath Bacha
Board Member of Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia
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Raheel Iqbal
Managing Partner, Codebase Technologies
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Rozani Osman
Senior Financial Sector Specialist, The World Bank
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Sid Kusuma
Senior Vice-President – Head of Securitization, Sarana Multigriya Finansial
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Shubhomoy Ray
Founding Partner, InfraBlocks Capital
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Vice-President – Strategy and Business Management, Moody’s Investors Service
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Chief Sustainability Officer, Sime Darby Plantations
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Dr Sutan Emir Hidayat
Director of Islamic Financial Education and Research, Komite Nasional Keuangan Syariah (National Committee of Islamic Finance)
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Vineeta Tan
Managing Editor, Islamic Finance news
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Regional Head, Shariah Advisory and Governance, CIMB Islamic Bank
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Grand Council Member, Chartered Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals
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Director, Islamic Business and Product Management, Standard Chartered Saadiq
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Cedric Rimaud
ASEAN Program Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative
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Managing Director, DVA Consulting
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Hatini Mat Husin
Senior Director/Head Debt Markets and Advisory, Affin Hwang Capital
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Head of Debt Markets, OCBC Malaysia
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Masumi Hamahira
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Dr Simon Lord
Chief Sustainability Officer, Sime Darby Plantations
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