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IFN Asia 2020

31st October 2021, Ritz Carlton DIFC, Dubai

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Date: 31st October 2021

Venue: Ritz Carlton DIFC, Dubai

Attendees: 131

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  • Keynote
  • Session 1
  • Session 2
  • Session 3
  • Session 4
  • Session 5

Keynote

Keynote Address

Omar Mustafa Ansari, Secretary General, Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI)

Session 1

The Islamic Economy: Improving Livelihoods and Creating Prosperity

With GCC countries looking to kickstart economic recovery through commercial activity, stimulus and technology, it is time for the Islamic economy, and all its components, to show its true mettle. Have we truly grasped the importance of the Halal economy to the prosperity of regional economies, as well as to the continued growth of Islamic financial institutions? What role will regional Islamic financial institutions play in meeting the challenges of the real economy through mobilizing the funding and liquidity support necessary to stimulate the vital SME and corporate sectors? How is financial technology playing a role in regional development and the enhancement of financial inclusion in GCC countries? And through socially impactful strategies, how can Islamic financial institutions inspire and support entrepreneurship, thereby creating jobs and improving livelihoods? We seek the views of a distinguished panel.

Moderator:

Qasim Aslam, Partner, Dentons

Panelists:

Dr Hurriyah El Islamy, Executive Board Member, Badan Pengelola Keuangan Haji (BPKH)
Ikbal Daredia, Advisor to CEO, Acting Director – Global Markets and Fixed Income (GMFI) and Acting Director – Treasury, The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector
Mohamad El Khalil, Director, Head of Prudential Supervision, Dubai Financial Services Authority
Sohail Zubairi, Senior Advisor – Islamic Finance, Department of Economic Development (Dubai Economy)

Session 2

Funding Opportunities and Growth: GCC Islamic Corporate Finance and Capital Markets

What do GCC credit markets look like in the coming 12 months, what are the options for potential corporate, sovereign and supranational issuers? How influential are oil prices on regional Islamic capital markets? What are investors demanding in terms of pricing, tenor, rating, structure, as well as other factors such as ESG? What do the major GCC centres offer as listing destinations for Sukuk issuance, as well as other products such as investment trusts and ETFs? How can Shariah compliant instruments, including Sukuk, be further applied to the funding of alternative asset classes in the region? How is technology such as blockchain shaping and influencing Islamic corporate finance and capital markets, considering notable recent innovations by GCC Islamic banks? Finally, how can global and regional regulation and standards applicable to the issue of Shariah compliant financing products, be more effectively aligned for the good of the market?

Moderator:

Anita Yadav, CEO, Global Credit Advisory

Panelists:

Asal Saghari, Counsel, King & Spalding
Dr Issam Al Tawari, Founder and Managing Partner, Newbury Consulting
Dr Mohamed Damak, Senior Director, Global Head of Islamic Finance, S&P Global Ratings
Scott Levy, CEO, Bedford Row Capital

Session 3

Green, Transition and Sustainability-Linked Finance and Investment – Shariah Compliant Options

Alongside ‘Transition to Net Zero’ and decarbonisation targets, what is realistically achievable and what does net zero mean for important sectors in the GCC such as aviation, oil and gas and other asset-based industries? How are Shariah compliant financing products and assets playing a role in this shift and what do green Sukuk offer in relation to transition and sustainability-linked initiatives? How can the financing of Shariah compliant assets continue to contribute to the achievement of the UN SDGs and towards the Paris Accord? Where and how do ESG investing and Shariah compliant investing complement each other, and how can we further leverage this important linkage? We ask an expert panel.

Moderator:

Jessica Robinson, Founder and Managing Director, Moxie Future

Panelists:

Dermot O’Reilly, Head of Ethical Finance, ARX Financial Engineering
Maya Marissa Malek, CEO, Amanie Advisors
Tayyaba Rasheed, Head Investment Banking Group, Faysal Bank
Zalina Shamsudin, General Manager, Capital Markets Malaysia

Session 4

Operational Issues Facing Islamic Financial Institutions in the Gulf

Through a respected panel we address two current, important operational issues affecting Islamic financial institutions and financial products in the Gulf. Firstly, we discuss reform of global benchmarks, the transition to risk-free rates and the implications for Islamic financial products. Secondly, we examine the development of liquidity management tools – repurchase agreements and their Shariah compliant equivalents – and how they offer value to regional Islamic financial institutions.

Moderator:

Stephen Knight, Partner, Dentons

Panelists:

Anita Wieja-Caruba, Associate Director, Strategy, Policy and Risk, Dubai Financial Services Authority
Ijlal Ahmed Alvi, CEO, International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM)
Rizwan Malik, Head – Standards Implementation and Strategic Developments, Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI)

Session 5

The Evolution of GCC Islamic Financial Technology - Digital Assets, Crowdfunding and Digitization

With the GCC boasting 51 Shariah compliant fintech providers on the IFN Fintech Landscape, what is a realistic assessment of the sector across multiple verticals? With noteworthy developments in equity crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending in the GCC, what’s next in the evolution of these important activities? How do ECF and P2P address and reduce funding gaps, particularly in the SME sector, and how can they be further harnessed to fund regional entrepreneurial activity? What is the role and success rate of tech accelerator programs in regional centers, and what else can be done to provide vital seed and growth capital for regional Islamic fintechs? With the first Bitcoin fund being listed on NASDAQ Dubai, what is the future of crypto investing in the GCC and how are regional institutional investors and family offices approaching crypto and fintech investment? Lastly, how are GCC Islamic banks leading the drive towards full digitization and how are end consumers set to benefit?

Moderator:

Vineeta Tan, Managing Editor, Islamic Finance news

Panelists:

Lawrence Oliver, Deputy CEO, DDCAP
Dr Mohammed Alyami, Director, Development Effectiveness Department, The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector
Paula Tavangar, Co-Founder and Investment Director, Genesis Capital LATAM
Sharjil Ahmed, Co-Founder and CEO, Cykube
Zaineb Sefiani, Founder, Carrera Learning

About The Forum

Islamic finance is deeply rooted in the Middle East, a region which continues to shape the modern Islamic finance industry globally. Commanding the lion share of global Islamic banking and finance assets and wielding enormous influence in the industry, the Middle East has always been an integral part of IFN.

Covering the region since 2004 and organizing industry-leading conferences in the Middle East since 2008, IFN will return to the region in 2021 with a new brand in tow: IFN Middle East, a culmination of the various localized and global Islamic finance events under the IFN umbrella, with a specific yet wide-ranging regional focus.

IFN Middle East will gather industry thought leaders and mover shakers from across the region to discuss and identify the sector’s most pressing issues as well as emerging opportunities. From latest innovations, to rising trends and hurdles, IFN Middle East will trace the evolution of the Islamic finance sector in the region through the lens of market practitioners and experts.

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An Introduction to 2021

At REDmoney, 2020 taught us much about the state of the events business. What works, what doesn’t and how to continue delivering unparalleled programs to our global audience.

It’s a fundamental element of our business going forward, and we will continue to adapt to ensure we remain relevant and our events remain the industry’s best.

The global appetite and requirements for converging has shifted and now more than ever, we are strategically planning our events to adapt to these changes in the face of disruption without compromising on the quality of knowledge transfer and outreach.

Technological advancements have given rise to exciting opportunities in developing new formats that allows unlimited real time interaction remotely.

Moving forward, we will deliver a blend of physical and online events, ensuring the best of both worlds. Physical interaction is important to many, whilst travel and time away from the office isn’t always necessary to reach new markets.

For 2021, through careful research and planning, we have curated bespoke events online and offline with your interest in mind.

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Forum Agenda

9.00 – 9.05

Welcome

9.05 – 9.15

Keynote Address

Omar Mustafa Ansari, Secretary General, Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI)

9.15 – 10.30

The Islamic Economy: Improving Livelihoods and Creating Prosperity

With GCC countries looking to kickstart economic recovery through commercial activity, stimulus and technology, it is time for the Islamic economy, and all its components, to show its true mettle. Have we truly grasped the importance of the Halal economy to the prosperity of regional economies, as well as to the continued growth of Islamic financial institutions? What role will regional Islamic financial institutions play in meeting the challenges of the real economy through mobilizing the funding and liquidity support necessary to stimulate the vital SME and corporate sectors? How is financial technology playing a role in regional development and the enhancement of financial inclusion in GCC countries? And through socially impactful strategies, how can Islamic financial institutions inspire and support entrepreneurship, thereby creating jobs and improving livelihoods? We seek the views of a distinguished panel.

Moderator:

Qasim Aslam, Partner, Dentons

Panelists:

Dr Hurriyah El Islamy, Executive Board Member, Badan Pengelola Keuangan Haji (BPKH)
Ikbal Daredia, Advisor to CEO, Acting Director – Global Markets and Fixed Income (GMFI) and Acting Director – Treasury, The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector
Mohamad El Khalil, Director, Head of Prudential Supervision, Dubai Financial Services Authority
Sohail Zubairi, Senior Advisor – Islamic Finance, Department of Economic Development (Dubai Economy)

10.30 – 11.30

Funding Opportunities and Growth: GCC Islamic Corporate Finance and Capital Markets

What do GCC credit markets look like in the coming 12 months, what are the options for potential corporate, sovereign and supranational issuers? How influential are oil prices on regional Islamic capital markets? What are investors demanding in terms of pricing, tenor, rating, structure, as well as other factors such as ESG? What do the major GCC centres offer as listing destinations for Sukuk issuance, as well as other products such as investment trusts and ETFs? How can Shariah compliant instruments, including Sukuk, be further applied to the funding of alternative asset classes in the region? How is technology such as blockchain shaping and influencing Islamic corporate finance and capital markets, considering notable recent innovations by GCC Islamic banks? Finally, how can global and regional regulation and standards applicable to the issue of Shariah compliant financing products, be more effectively aligned for the good of the market?

Moderator:

Anita Yadav, CEO, Global Credit Advisory

Panelists:

Asal Saghari, Counsel, King & Spalding
Dr Issam Al Tawari, Founder and Managing Partner, Newbury Consulting
Dr Mohamed Damak, Senior Director, Global Head of Islamic Finance, S&P Global Ratings
Scott Levy, CEO, Bedford Row Capital

11.30 – 12.00

Coffee

12.00 – 13.10

Green, Transition and Sustainability-Linked Finance and Investment – Shariah Compliant Options

Alongside ‘Transition to Net Zero’ and decarbonisation targets, what is realistically achievable and what does net zero mean for important sectors in the GCC such as aviation, oil and gas and other asset-based industries? How are Shariah compliant financing products and assets playing a role in this shift and what do green Sukuk offer in relation to transition and sustainability-linked initiatives? How can the financing of Shariah compliant assets continue to contribute to the achievement of the UN SDGs and towards the Paris Accord? Where and how do ESG investing and Shariah compliant investing complement each other, and how can we further leverage this important linkage? We ask an expert panel.

Moderator:

Jessica Robinson, Founder and Managing Director, Moxie Future

Panelists:

Dermot O’Reilly, Head of Ethical Finance, ARX Financial Engineering
Maya Marissa Malek, CEO, Amanie Advisors
Tayyaba Rasheed, Head Investment Banking Group, Faysal Bank
Zalina Shamsudin, General Manager, Capital Markets Malaysia

13.10 – 14.00

Operational Issues Facing Islamic Financial Institutions in the Gulf

Through a respected panel we address two current, important operational issues affecting Islamic financial institutions and financial products in the Gulf. Firstly, we discuss reform of global benchmarks, the transition to risk-free rates and the implications for Islamic financial products. Secondly, we examine the development of liquidity management tools – repurchase agreements and their Shariah compliant equivalents – and how they offer value to regional Islamic financial institutions.

Moderator:

Stephen Knight, Partner, Dentons

Panelists:

Anita Wieja-Caruba, Associate Director, Strategy, Policy and Risk, Dubai Financial Services Authority
Ijlal Ahmed Alvi, CEO, International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM)
Rizwan Malik, Head – Standards Implementation and Strategic Developments, Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI)

14.00 – 15.00

The Evolution of GCC Islamic Financial Technology - Digital Assets, Crowdfunding and Digitization

With the GCC boasting 51 Shariah compliant fintech providers on the IFN Fintech Landscape, what is a realistic assessment of the sector across multiple verticals? With noteworthy developments in equity crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending in the GCC, what’s next in the evolution of these important activities? How do ECF and P2P address and reduce funding gaps, particularly in the SME sector, and how can they be further harnessed to fund regional entrepreneurial activity? What is the role and success rate of tech accelerator programs in regional centers, and what else can be done to provide vital seed and growth capital for regional Islamic fintechs? With the first Bitcoin fund being listed on NASDAQ Dubai, what is the future of crypto investing in the GCC and how are regional institutional investors and family offices approaching crypto and fintech investment? Lastly, how are GCC Islamic banks leading the drive towards full digitization and how are end consumers set to benefit?

Moderator:

Vineeta Tan, Managing Editor, Islamic Finance news

Panelists:

Lawrence Oliver, Deputy CEO, DDCAP
Dr Mohammed Alyami, Director, Development Effectiveness Department, The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector
Paula Tavangar, Co-Founder and Investment Director, Genesis Capital LATAM
Sharjil Ahmed, Co-Founder and CEO, Cykube
Zaineb Sefiani, Founder, Carrera Learning

Forum Keynote

Omar Mustafa Ansari, Secretary General, Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI)

Omar Mustafa Ansari
Secretary General, Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI)

Forum Speakers

Anita Yadav, CEO, Global Credit Advisory

Anita Yadav
CEO, Global Credit Advisory

Anita Wieja-Caruba Senior Manager, Strategy, Policy and Risk, Dubai Financial Services Authority

Anita Wieja-Caruba
Associate Director, Strategy, Policy and Risk, Dubai Financial Services Authority

Asal Saghari, Counsel, King & Spalding

Asal Saghari
Counsel, King & Spalding

Dermot O’Reilly, Head of Ethical Finance, ARX Financial Engineering Ltd

Dermot O’Reilly
Head of Ethical Finance, ARX Financial Engineering

Dr Hurriyah El Islamy, Executive Board Member, Badan Pengelola Keuangan Haji (BPKH)

Dr Hurriyah El Islamy
Executive Board Member, Badan Pengelola Keuangan Haji (BPKH)

Ijlal Ahmed Alvi, CEO, International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM)

Ijlal Ahmed Alvi
CEO, International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM)

Ikbal Daredia, Advisor to CEO, Acting Director – Global Markets and Fixed Income (GMFI) and Acting Director - Treasury, The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector

Ikbal Daredia
Advisor to CEO, Acting Director – Global Markets and Fixed Income (GMFI) and Acting Director – Treasury, The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector

Dr. Issam Altawari, Founder and Managing Partner, Newbury Consulting

Dr Issam Al Tawari
Founder and Managing Partner, Newbury Consulting

Jessica Robinson, Senior Advisor, ESG, Deloitte

Jessica Robinson
Founder and Managing Director, Moxie Future

Lawrence Oliver, Deputy CEO, DDCAP Group

Lawrence Oliver
Deputy CEO, DDCAP

Maya Marissa Malek, CEO, Amanie Advisors

Maya Marissa Malek
CEO, Amanie Advisors

Mohamad El Khalil Associate Director & Head of Banking Supervision, Dubai Financial Services Authority

Mohamad El Khalil
Director, Head of Prudential Supervision, Dubai Financial Services Authority

Dr Mohamed Damak, Senior Director, Global Head of Islamic Finance, S&P Global Ratings

Dr Mohamed Damak
Senior Director, Global Head of Islamic Finance, S&P Global Ratings

Dr Mohammed Alyami, Director, Development Effectiveness Department, The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private

Dr Mohammed Alyami
Director, Development Effectiveness Department, The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector

Paula Tavangar, Co-Founder & Investment Director, Genesis Capital LATAM

Paula Tavangar
Co-Founder and Investment Director, Genesis Capital LATAM

Qasim Aslam, Partner and Head of Islamic Finance, Dentons

Qasim Aslam
Partner, Dentons

Rizwan Malik Head - Standards Implementation and Strategic Developments, Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI)

Rizwan Malik
Head – Standards Implementation and Strategic Developments, Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI)

Scott Levy, CEO, Bedford Row Capital

Scott Levy
CEO, Bedford Row Capital

Sohail Zubairi, Senior Advisor, Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC)

Sohail Zubairi
Senior Advisor – Islamic Finance, Department of Economic Development (Dubai Economy)

Sharjil Ahmed, Co-Founder and CEO, Cykube

Sharjil Ahmed
Co-Founder and CEO, Cykube

Stephen Knight, Partner, Dentons

Stephen Knight
Partner, Dentons

Tayyaba Rasheed, Head of Investment Banking Group, Faysal Bank

Tayyaba Rasheed
Head Investment Banking Group, Faysal Bank

Vineeta Tan, Managing Editor, Islamic Finance News

Vineeta Tan
Managing Editor, Islamic Finance news

Zaineb Sefiani, Founder, Carrera Learning

Zaineb Sefiani
Founder, Carrera Learning

Zalina Shamsudin, Head of Strategy and Business Development, Capital Markets Malaysia

Zalina Shamsudin
General Manager, Capital Markets Malaysia

Advisory Board

Anita Yadav, CEO, Global Credit Advisory

Anita Yadav
CEO, Global Credit Advisory

Cheong Say Lim CEO, Lootah Capital

Cheong Say Lim
CEO, Lootah Global Capital

Ijlal Ahmed Alvi, CEO, International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM)

Ijlal Ahmed Alvi
CEO, International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM)

Dr. Issam Altawari, Founder and Managing Partner, Newbury Consulting

Issam Al Tawari
Founder and Managing Partner, Newbury Consulting

Jessica Robinson, Senior Advisor, ESG, Deloitte

Jessica Robinson
Founder and Managing Director, Moxie Future

Paula Tavangar, Co-Founder & Investment Director, Genesis Capital LATAM

Paula Tavangar
Co-Founder and Investment Director, Genesis Capital LATAM

Shibeer Ahmed, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs

Shibeer Ahmed
Partner, Squire Patton Boggs

Dr Yasser Gado, Director, Treasurer, Islamic Development Bank

Dr Yasser Gado
Director, Treasurer, Islamic Development Bank

Forum Partners

MULTILATERAL STRATEGIC PARTNERS

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD)

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The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) is a multilateral development financial institution and is part of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group.

The ICD was established in November 1999 to support the economic development of its member countries through the provision of finance for private sector projects, promoting competition and entrepreneurship, providing advisory services to governments and private companies and encouraging cross-border investments.

The ICD has an authorized capital of US$4 billion. Currently, the shareholders of the ICD are the IDB (50%), 53 Islamic countries (30%) and five public financial institutions (20%).

ICD mandate and objectives

The ICD fosters sustainable economic growth in its 53 member countries by:

  • Financing private sector investment
  • Mobilizing capital in the international financial markets, and
  • Providing advisory services to business and governments.

The ICD selects the financing projects based on their contribution to economic development considering factors such as job creation, Islamic finance development, contribution to exports, etc. The ICD also provides advisory services to governments and private sector groups on policies designed to encourage the establishment, expansion and modernization of private enterprises, the development of capital markets, best management practices and to enhance the role of the market economy. The ICD operates to complement the activities of the IDB in member countries.

The ICD is rated ‘AA/FQ’ by Fitch Ratings, ‘Aa3/P-1’ by Moody’s Investors Service and ‘A+’ by Standard & Poor’s.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Tel: (966-12) 6361400; (966-12) 6441644

Fax: (966-12) 644 4427

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.icd-ps.org

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The Islamic Corporation for The Insurance Of Investment And Export Credit (ICIEC)

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Established 26 years ago in 1994 as a multilateral institution and a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) was tasked to promote cross-border trade and foreign direct investments in its member countries.

The ICIEC’s mission is to make trade and investment between member countries and the world more secure through the Shariah compliant risk mitigation tool. Its vision is to be recognized as the preferred enabler of trade and investment for sustainable economic development in member countries.

The ICIEC is the only multilateral export credit and investment insurance corporation in the world that provides Shariah-compliant insurance and reinsurance solutions.

Today, the ICIEC supports trade and investment flows in 47 member countries spanning across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Its target clients are corporates (both exporters and investors), banks and financial institutions as well as export credit agencies and insurers.

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International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation

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The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) is a member of the IDB Group. It was established with the purpose of advancing trade among OIC member countries, which would ultimately contribute to the overarching goal of improving the socioeconomic conditions of the people across the world. The ITFC commenced operations in January 2008 and has since consolidated all trade finance businesses that used to be handled by various windows within the IDB Group. Earning an ‘A1’ rating from Moody’s Investors Service reflects the ITFC’s efficiency in service delivery by responding swiftly to customer needs in a market-driven business environment.

Since 2008, the ITFC has provided more than US$40.2 billion of trade financing to OIC member countries, making it the leading provider of trade solutions for the needs of OIC member countries. With a mission of being a catalyst for trade development among OIC member countries and beyond, the ITFC helps entities in member countries gain better access to trade finance and provides them with the necessary trade-related capacity-building tools, which would enable them to successfully compete in the global market.

 

Contact us at:

Twitter: @ITFCCORP
Facebook: @ITFCCORP
Linkedin: International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)

Tel: +966 12 646 8337
Fax: +966 12 637 1064
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.itfc-idb.org/en

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IsDB Group Business Forum (THIQAH)

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The Islamic Development Bank Group Business Forum (THIQAH) is the window of the IsDB Group that facilitates contact and coordination between entities concerned of the IsDB Group and private sector firms and related institutions in IsDB Group member countries. The main objective of THIQAH is to establish a unique platform for effective dialogue, cooperation and inclusive partnership for business leaders committed to partnering in promising investment opportunities. Through facilitation and catalyst roles, THIQAH will be leveraging the IsDB Group’s resources to offer necessary services and confidence to investors and to establish strategic partnerships with the leaders of the private sector. The primary focus will be on maximizing cross-border investment among member countries to be supported by IsDB Group’s financial products and services. (www.idbgbf.org)

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PARTNERS

Carrera Learning

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Carrera Learning is an innovative e-learning platform enabling users and companies to build their Islamic finance capabilities. We have extensive experience working with world-class financial institutions and organizations as well as professionals.

The Carrera Learning platform is part of Islamic Finance Navigator.

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DDCAP Group

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Founded in 1998 and headquartered in London, with an office in Dubai and a presence in both Saudi Arabia and Malaysia, DDCAP is a leading provider of asset facilitation services and financial technology and system solutions across a diverse range of Shariah compliant products, asset classes and instruments in both the primary and secondary markets. DDCAP’s wholly-owned subsidiaries include DD&Co and DDGI. DDCAP has an extensive track record within the Islamic finance industry, employing over 35 professionals with broad and complementary skill sets drawn from diverse financial industry backgrounds, focused principally on providing service to Islamic financial market participants around the world. DDCAP has its own Shariah supervisory board comprising esteemed Shariah scholars from Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Kuwait. DDCAP’s multi-award-winning Shariah compliant ETHOS Asset Facilitation Platform is a bespoke, real-time trade and post-trade services platform providing 24-hour coverage, enabling clients worldwide to purchase from a diverse asset inventory, including commodities, via a secure, web-based portal.

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Dentons

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Dentons is the world’s largest law firm, delivering quality and value to clients around the globe. Dentons is a leader on the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index, a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner and recognized by prominent business and legal publications for its innovations in client service, including founding Nextlaw Labs and the Nextlaw Global Referral Network. Dentons’s polycentric approach and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client interests in the communities in which we live and work.

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Eiger

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Eiger Trading Advisors (Eiger) is a UK-based asset-trading and technology company founded in 2008, which specializes as an intermediary in Islamic financial products.

As a leading intermediary and technology provider within the commodity Murabahah space, Eiger has the unique capabilities to deliver Shariah compliant commodity trading solutions through the Eiger Trading Platform (ETP), a web-based trading system, that we tailor to our bank clients’ exact operational requirements.

The ETP automates the structuring and execution of Islamic banking products for wholesale and retail commodity-backed transactions, including two new enhanced modules:

  • ETP Retail – A 24/7 STP platform designed to automate the end-to-end commodity Murabahah transactions underpinning retail banking products such as deposits, loans, CASA, credit cards
  • ETP Client Reach – A bespoke middle and back office module designed to streamline Islamic treasury and derivative transactions, including execution and documentation with our clients’ clients.

Eiger is authorized and regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority, and is both a member of the London Metal Exchange and an associate of the London Platinum and Palladium Market.

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Moody’s Investors Service

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Moody’s is a global risk assessment firm that empowers organizations to make better decisions. Its data, analytical solutions and insights help decision-makers identify opportunities and manage the risks of doing business with others. We believe that greater transparency, more informed decisions and fair access to information open the door to shared progress.

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CONSULTANCY PARTNER

Redmoney Consulting

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Launched in April 2021, Redmoney Consulting is a new and highly focused advisory firm focusing on global Islamic, Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Finance. Redmoney Consulting is a logical extension of REDmoney Group, the Islamic finance industry’s leading media house with a truly global audience. In addition to Islamic finance, the Group has steadily increased its coverage of the green and sustainable finance sector as the two markets continue to converge. Redmoney Consulting provides an expansive service allowing its consultants to provide advisory and consulting services at the highest level for the most discerning of clients.

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MEDIA PARTNER

Oxford Business Group

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Oxford Business Group (OBG) is a global research and consultancy company with a presence in over 30 countries, from the Middle East, Africa and Asia to the Americas. A distinctive and respected provider of on-the-ground intelligence on many of the world’s fastest growing markets, OBG has offices in London, Berlin, Dubai and Istanbul, and a network of local bureaus across the countries in which we operate.

Through its range of products, OBG offers comprehensive and accurate analysis of macroeconomic and sectoral developments, including banking, capital markets, tourism, energy, transport, industry and ICT. OBG provides business intelligence to its subscribers through multiple platforms: Economic News and Views, OBG Business Barometer – CEO Survey, Roundtables and conferences, Global Platform – exclusive video interviews, The Report publications and its Consultancy division.

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Etihad Airways’s Sukuk: A gradual switch to green

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Commodities: Pandemic sending bullish signals toward 2021?

Commodities: Pandemic sending bullish signals toward 2021?

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Qatar Islamic Bank’s Sukuk: A strong follow-up

Qatar Islamic Bank’s Sukuk: A strong follow-up

Its first public issuance after the landmark Formosa Sukuk facility was issued in January 2020, Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) successfully closed a US dollar-denominated Sukuk facility…

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Last Visits to Middle East

Kuwait, an important market for Islamic finance with a long-standing commitment to Islamic banking and finance, is poised to have a growing Shariah finance industry with recent market developments. Progress in the past year in Kuwait has paved the way for its growth as a pioneer in the Islamic finance industry. The latest, and potentially groundbreaking, development in the State of Kuwait is the amendment of the Public Debt Law, which if passed, would potentially signal the nation’s first sovereign Sukuk. Kuwaiti investors have also been recognized for their active momentum not only in the GCC, but also in the US and Europe.

IFN returns to Saudi Arabia for the seventh time to host one of the biggest events in its annual calendar. IFN Saudi Arabia Forum 2020 Will be held Online to explore the opportunities in one of the most active and influential markets in the Islamic financial world, bringing the Kingdom onto the global stage and opening up the market for local, domestic and international players interested in entering this most vibrant of industries.

For the fourth year in a row, IFN is excited to be back in Oman. The country has been the hotbed of interest for investors for almost half a decade despite being the new kid on the block. The growth of the Islamic finance and banking industry has been an effective contributor to the country’s economic growth with efforts being exercised frequently across multiple sectors in the past years.

Oman’s Islamic finance industry recorded a growth rate of 14% last year. The country has two stand-alone Islamic banks and six Islamic windows at conventional banks offering Islamic services. Its Islamic finance assets are projected to grow to US$3.2 trillion by 2020, with Islamic banking reaching US$2.6 trillion globally.

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REDmoney events designs, organizes and hosts industry-leading conferences, forums, roadshows, seminars and dialogues focusing on the Islamic financial markets across a global, regional and national level. Leveraging an exceptional network of the industry’s elite and supported by the expertise of the REDmoney publishing and seminars divisions, REDmoney Events are able to provide access to a unique array of influential speakers, panellists and participants from a cross-section of the global industry to debate the most significant issues affecting the Shariah compliant financial markets.

REDmoney events are differentiated by their complimentary yet qualified attendance structure, ensuring the highest quality of both delegates and contributors. Comprehensive and cutting-edge, attendance ensures exclusive access to the leaders in their field across all sectors and markets.

The annual IFN Asia Forum has been the biggest event in the industry since its inception in 2006, attracting over 1,000 delegates annually. An annual line-up of Forums are also conducted across emerging markets and key jurisdictions. Included under REDmoney Events are the IFN Awards Ceremonies, which take place annually in Dubai and Kuala Lumpur, and attract more than 800 industry leaders.

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REDmoney Events designs, organizes and hosts industry-leading conferences, forums, roadshows and seminars focusing on the Islamic financial markets across a global, regional and national level.

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  • Islamic Finance news
  • IFN Halal Finance
  • UK Islamic Finance
  • IFN Fintech

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