6^th & 7^th April 2016
Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta

About The IFN Asia Forum

As major Asian economies begin to seriously assess the prospects of Islamic capital raising the IFN Asia Forum will continue to deliver on its promise: to provide delegates with prospects, opportunities and current trends in mature and new Islamic finance markets in Asia.

The event will draw participation from speakers and delegates from Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Japan Pakistan, Brunei, the Philippines, the Maldives and Sri Lanka amongst others.

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Day 1: ISSUERS DAY

Wednesday, 6^th April 2016

09:00 – 09:15

Welcome Remarks and Introduction of Motion

Chairperson : Lauren McAughtry, Group Managing Editor, REDmoney Group
Motion: This house believes that Islamic capital raising in Southeast Asia will continue its double digit growth despite the economic slowdown

09:15 – 09:45

Keynote Address

Dr Sofyan Djalil, Minister of National Development Planning and Head of National Development Planning Agency, Republic of Indonesia

09:45 – 10:30

Future Forward: Charting a New Direction for Islamic Financial Institutions

The IFN Asia Forum kicks off with a look at opportunities 2016 will present to industry players in Asian markets. Market leaders are asked to weigh in on where the industry is headed and to deliberate on how they will navigate the economic headwinds expected in the year ahead.

Moderator:

Qudeer Latif, Partner, Clifford Chance, the UAE

Panelists:

Herwin Bustaman, Head of Shariah Banking, Bank Maybank Indonesia
Imam Teguh Saptono, President Director, Bank BNI Syariah
Isidro Abas Sobrecarey, Chairman and CEO, Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines
Rafe Haneef, CEO and Executive Director, CIMB Islamic Bank

10:30 – 11:00

Coffee & Networking

11:00 – 12:30

BREAKOUT SESSION: INFRASTRUCTURE: MARKET & REGULATORY UPDATE – INDONESIA FOCUS

As developing economies in the Asia Pacific region continue their bid to improve on infrastructure development the need for project financing has become ever more important. This breakout session, brought to you by Hadiputranto Hadinoto & Partners, will focus on how Islamic finance may be used for the financing of infrastructure projects in Indonesia and surrounding markets.

Domestic and cross border financing: Structuring onshore and offshore transactions for Shariah compliant infrastructure finance: Regulations, Fatwas
Assessing Asia’s infrastructure needs and opportunities for financing and investment
Indonesia: Regulatory updates relating to infrastructure financing
Regional focus: Development in infrastructure and financing in Asia

Martin David, Principal, Baker & McKenzie.Wong & Leow
Mita Guritno, Partner, Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners
Kirana Sastrawijaya, Associate Partner, Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners

11:00 – 12:00

How Will the Economic Environment Impact Islamic Capital Raising Trends in 2016?

How will rising interest rates, oil prices and a contraction in emerging markets affect issuances going forward?
Fund raising to sustain development: Infrastructure, health and education
Innovation in syndicated lending deals
How can dealmakers widen the investor base for Sukuk?
Increasing investor appeal of corporate Sukuk through ratings and indices

Moderator:

Hanim Hamzah, Regional Managing Partner, ZICO Law

Panelists:

Hitesh Asarpota, Head, Debt Capital Markets, Emirates NBD Capital
Mohamed Nazri Omar, CEO, Danajamin Nasional, Malaysia
Ruslena Ramli, Head of Islamic Finance, RAM Ratings
Todd Schubert, Managing Director, Fixed Income Research, Bank of Singapore

12:00 – 12:45

Infrastructure & Project Finance: Weighing the Options and Investment Opportunities in Asia

Outlook for key sectors and asset classes across Asia: Maritime, aviation, healthcare and energy
Infrastructure deals: Where is the capital coming from and where is it flowing to?
Assessing Indonesia’s infrastructure needs and opportunities for financing and investment
Cross border financing: Challenges in executing cross border project Sukuk

Moderator:

Noor Meurling, Partner, Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee Singapore

Panelists:

Edward Gustely, Managing Director, Penida Capital Advisors, Indonesia
Salman Ahmed, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins
Suminto Sastrosuwito, Director of Islamic Financing, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Indonesia
Wahyu Trenggono, Director, Indonesia Bond Pricing Agency

12:45 – 14:15

Networking Luncheon

14:15 – 15:00

IFN Deal Dialogue

The region’s most notable issuers discuss key trends, features and success factors of their most prominent deals.

Ihsan RM100 million (US$22.99 million) Sukuk
XL Axiata US$110 million Sukuk Ijarah
Garuda Indonesia US$500 million Global Sukuk

Moderator:

Lauren McAughtry, Group Managing Editor, REDmoney Group

Panelists:

Arisia Arundati Pusponegoro, Partner, Linda Widyati & Partners
Iman Rachman, Managing Director, Mandiri Sekuritas
Mohd Izani Ghani, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, Khazanah Nasional
Tunggul Purusa Utomo, Partner, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners

15:00 – 16:00

The Future of Islamic Banking in Asia

This panel will feature leaders in Asia’s Islamic finance industry offering their views on where the industry is headed and initiatives in each major industry sector and market. Hear directly from Islamic finance leads on their plans to stimulate Islamic banking activity, develop education and leadership in Islamic finance and grow Islamic investments in their respective markets.

Moderator:

Imran Mufti, Partner, Hogan Lovells, the UAE

Panelists:

Ibrahim Hassan, CEO and Managing Director, RHB Islamic Bank
Mahmud Hossain, Managing Director, Millennium Information Solution
Mustafha Haji Abdul Razak, Managing Director, Bank Rakyat Malaysia

16:00 – 16:10

Closing Remarks

16:10 – 16:45

Coffee & Networking

16:45

End of Day One

Day 2: INVESTORS DAY

Thursday, 7^th April 2016

09:15 – 09:30

Welcome Remarks and Introduction of Motion

Chairperson : Lauren McAughtry, Group Managing Editor, REDmoney Group
Motion: Alternative investment platforms will eventually become mainstream investment vehicles in Asia

09:30 – 09:45

Keynote Address

Dr Mulya E. Siregar, Deputy Commissioner of Banking Supervision, Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK)

09:45 – 10:45

Investor Roundtable: Mapping Asia’s Investment Landscape

The Investors Day kicks off with an expert panel of investment leaders offering their view on where the Islamic fund management industry is headed in light of the global contraction of emerging markets, plunging oil prices and general market volatility.

Capital flow trends in Asia: Where are investors putting their money and where are Asian funds flowing to?
How are fund managers adapting to current market conditions?
Where is the silver lining?

Moderator:

Lawrence Oliver, Deputy CEO, DDCAP

Panelists:

Gerald Ambrose, CEO, Aberdeen Islamic Asset Management, Malaysia
Michael Orzano, Director, Global Equity Indices, S&P Dow Jones Indices, the USA
Monem Salam, President, Saturna Malaysia

10:45 – 11:15

Coffee & Networking

11:15 – 11:45

Education and Leadership in Islamic Finance

The Islamic finance industry’s projected growth continues to outpace the development of talent the industry crucially needs. Who is responsible for bridging the gap and how will it be fixed?

Moderator:

Professor Siraj Sait, Director of the Center for Islamic Finance, Law and Communities (CIFLAC), University of East London

Panelists:

Adnan Alias, CEO, IBFIM
Badlisyah Abdul Ghani, President, Chartered Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals, Former CEO, CIMB Islamic Bank
Yuslam Fauzi, Dean of Syariah Finance Academy, Mandiri University, Former President Director, Bank Syariah Mandiri

11:45 – 12:30

Bringing Innovation and Technology to Islamic Asset Management

How are client preferences and new regulations influencing product development in key Asian markets?
What global asset management trends are influencing the region’s Islamic funds industry?
The evolution of alternative investment into mainstream investment allocation – the case for Shariah compliant solutions
Who and what is driving the SRI and social entrepreneurship sector? What new products and funds are likely to surface?
Islamic and ethical investing: What more needs to be done to promote Islamic as ethical investing to broaden its appeal?
Embracing social media and technology in product distribution within the fund management industry

Moderator:

Lauren McAughtry, Group Managing Editor, REDmoney Group

Panelists:

Alexandra Solnik, Executive Director, BNP Paribas Investment Partners Najmah
Gunanta Afrima, Board Member and COO, CIMB Principal Asset Management, Indonesia
Jana Sehnalova, Head of Global Real Estate Securities, La Francaise Forum Securities
Mahdzir Othman, CEO, i-VCap
Najmuddin Mohd Lutfi, CEO, BIMB Investment Management

12:30 – 12:50

Presentation: Cross Border Funds Distribution in Asia – Opportunities for Islamic Funds

Armin Choksey, Director, Head of Asian Investment Fund Centre, PwC Singapore

12:50 – 14:05

Networking Luncheon

14:05 – 14:45

Islamic Treasury Roundtable

Economic volatility in the past year has contributed to a loss of liquidity in the Islamic financial markets. How are Islamic financial institutions faring now, and how well are treasury instruments catering to market needs? Are global Islamic commodity platforms effective in managing liquidity?

Moderator:

Ariff Sultan, Regional Director, Asia Pacific, IdealRatings

Panelists:

Afrid Wibisono, Deputy Director, Treasury and International Banking, Bank Muamalat Indonesia
Mohamad Zabidi Ahmad, Senior Managing Director and Global Head Islamic Treasury, Treasury and Markets, Group Wholesale Banking, CIMB Group
Suzaizi Mohd Morshid, Head of Treasury, RHB Islamic Bank, Malaysia

14:45 – 15:35

Riding the Fintech Wave: How are Alternative Funding Platforms Performing in Asia?

What is driving the growth of these platforms?
What Shariah principles are companies like Beehive, Blossom Finance and Club Ethis basing their products on?
Is there potential for secondary market creation?
What’s next in the FinTech space?

Moderator:

Lauren McAughtry, Group Managing Editor, REDmoney Group

Panelists:

Dondi Hananto, Founder, Kinara Indonesia
Elain Lockman, Co-Founder & Director, ATA PLUS
Matthew J. Martin, Founder, Blossom Finance
Ville Oehman, Founder & CEO, Quantified Assets, Singapore

15:35 – 15:45

Closing Remarks

15:45 – 16:15

Coffee & Networking

16:15

End of Forum

Forum Speakers

Adnan Alias, CEO, IBFIM
Afrid Wibisono, Deputy Director, Treasury and International Banking, Bank Muamalat Indonesia
Alexandra Solnik, Executive Director, BNP Paribas Investment Partners Najmah
Ariff Sultan, Regional Director, Asia Pacific, IdealRatings
Arisia Arundati Pusponegoro, Partner, Linda Widyati & Partners
Armin Choksey, Director, Head of Asian Investment Fund Centre, PwC Singapore
Badlisyah Abdul Ghani, President, Chartered Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals, Former CEO, CIMB Islamic Bank
Dondi Hananto, Founder, Kinara Indonesia
Edward Gustely, Managing Director, Penida Capital Advisors, Indonesia
Elain Lockman, Co-Founder & Director, ATA PLUS
Gerald Ambrose, CEO, Aberdeen Islamic Asset Management, Malaysia
Gunanta Afrima, Board Member and COO, CIMB Principal Asset Management, Indonesia
Hanim Hamzah, Regional Managing Partner, ZICO Law
Hitesh Asarpota, Head, Debt Capital Markets, Emirates NBD Capital
Ibrahim Hassan, CEO and Managing Director, RHB Islamic Bank
Iman Rachman, Managing Director, Mandiri Sekuritas
Imam Teguh Saptono, President Director, Bank BNI Syariah
Imran Mufti, Partner, Hogan Lovells, the UAE
Isidro Abas Sobrecarey, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines
Kirana Sastrawijaya, Associate Partner, Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners
Jana Sehnalova, Head of Global Real Estate Securities, La Francaise Forum Securities
Lauren McAughtry, Group Managing Editor, REDmoney Group
Lawrence Oliver, Deputy CEO, DDCAP
Mahdzir Othman, CEO, i-VCap
Mahmud Hossain, Managing Director, Millennium Information Solution
Martin David, Principal, Baker & Mckenzie.Wong & Leow
Matthew J. Martin, Founder, Blossom Finance
Michael Orzano, Director, Global Equity Indices, S&P Dow Jones Indices, USA
Mita Guritno, Partner, Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners
Mohamed Nazri Omar, CEO, Danajamin Nasional, Malaysia
Mohamad Zabidi Bin Ahmad, Senior Managing Director & Global Head Islamic Treasury, Treasury and Markets, Group Wholesale Banking, CIMB Group
Mohd Izani Ghani, Executive Director and CFO, Khazanah Nasional, Malaysia
Monem Salam, President, Saturna Malaysia
Dr Mulya E. Siregar, Deputy Commissioner of Banking Supervision, Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK)
Mustafha Haji Abdul Razak, Managing Director, Bank Rakyat Malaysia
Najmuddin Mohd Lutfi, CEO, BIMB Investment Management
Noor Meurling, Partner, Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee Singapore
Qudeer Latif, Partner, Clifford Chance, the UAE
Rafe Haneef, CEO & Executive Director, CIMB Islamic Bank
Ruslena Ramli, Head of Islamic Finance, RAM Ratings
Salman Ahmed, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins
Professor Siraj Sait, Director of the Centre for Islamic Finance, Law and Communities (CIFLAC), University of East London
Dr Sofyan Djalil, Minister of National Development Planning and Head of National Development Planning Agency, Republic of Indonesia
Suminto Sastrosuwito, Director of Islamic Financing, Ministry of Finance, Indonesia
Suzaizi Mohd Morshid, Head of Treasury, RHB Islamic Bank, Malaysia
Todd Schubert, Managing Director, Fixed Income Research, Bank of Singapore
Tunggul Purusa Utomo, Partner, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners
Ville Oehman, Founder & CEO, Quantified Assets, Singapore
Wahyu Trenggono, Director, Indonesia Bond Pricing Agency
Yuslam Fauzi, Dean of Syariah Finance Academy, Mandiri University, Former President Director, Bank Syariah Mandiri

Advisory Board

Ahmad Najib Nazlan, Head of Islamic, Maybank Asset Management Group
Ahmad Zaini bin Othman, President & CEO, MBSB
Ahmed A. Khalid, Regional Head (Asia), Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector, IDB Group
Edward Gustely, Managing Director, Penida Capital Advisors, Indonesia
Elin Waty, CEO, Sun Life Financial Indonesia
Hanim Hamzah, Partner & Senior Foreign Counsel, Roosdiono & Partners
Iman Rachman, Managing Director, Mandiri Sekuritas
Mohamad Safri Shahul Hamid, Senior Managing Director and Deputy CEO, CIMB Islamic
Nasirwan Ilyas, Director, Financial Services Supervision, Otoritas Jasa Keuangan
Nik Norishky Thani, Senior Vice President & Head for Special Projects (Islamic), Group Chief Executive’s Office, Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB)
Noor Meurling, Partner, Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee Singapore
Ramlie Kamsari, CEO, Nomura Islamic Asset Management
Sandeep Singh, Country Head - Malaysia & CEO, Franklin Templeton GSC Asset Management
Todd Schubert, Managing Director, Head of Fixed Income Research, Bank of Singapore