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IFN OMAN FORUM 2017

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CMA

7th March 2017
Grand Millennium Muscat

#IFNOMAN2017

About The IFN Oman Forum

IFN returns to Oman in 2017 with the IFN Oman Forum. The Islamic finance sector in Oman has gone through a commendable growth rate, highlighting the growing prominence that Shariah compliant finance plays in its economy. Having hosted the IFN Seminar and Dialogue in 2016, the event for 2017 will evolve into a forum with an expected larger number of participants, against the backdrop of further inroads that Oman has made in the industry thus far.

Although Oman was one of the last GCC states to join the Islamic finance table, it is clearly pushing forward in its attempt to grow the industry. Listen to market regulators and leading industry experts discuss the opportunities within this sector at the IFN Oman Forum 2017.

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Forum Agenda

  • Main Forum
  • Islamic Finance Workshop for Students
  • The Oman Dialogue

Main Forum

09:00 – 09:15

Welcome Addresses

H.E. Abdullah Salim Al-Salmi, Executive President, Capital Market Authority

09:15 – 09:30

Keynote Addresses

H.E Hamood bin Sangour bin Hashim Al Zadjali, Executive President, Central Bank of Oman

09:30 – 10:15

Driving Oman’s Economic Development and Diversification Plans through Islamic Finance

How will the full spectrum of Islamic finance offerings – from banking to capital market products – advance Oman’s Vision 2020 and economic development plans, including Tanfeedh’s economic diversification programme?

Moderator:

Qasim Aslam, Partner, Head of Islamic Finance – Middle East, Dentons

Panelists:

Dr. Ashraf bin Nabhan Al-Nabhani, General Manager, Corporate Support, Bank Nizwa, Chairman, Muscat Securities Market
Azzan Al-Busaidi, Director General, Planning & Studies, The Public Authority for Investment Promotion & Export Development
Mohamed Al Abri, Director General, Directorate of Issues & Disclosures, Capital Market Authority
Sohail Niazi, Chief Islamic Banking Officer, Maisairah Islamic Banking Services, Bank Dhofar
Sulaiman Hamad Al Harthi, Deputy CEO – Islamic Banking, Islamic Banking Group, Bank Muscat

10:15 – 10:45

An Audience With Omani Financial Regulators

A look at how the legal and regulatory framework has evolved and what further changes are anticipated to encourage growth of Islamic finance activities

Moderator:

Jonathan Fried, Partner and Head of Middle East Capital Markets, Linklaters

Panelists:

Ahmed Al Mamari, Director General, Directorate of Insurance Supervision, Capital Market Authority
Kemal Rizadi Arbi, Expert/Advisor, Capital Market Authority
Saud Al Busaidy, Head of Islamic Banking Department, Central Bank of Oman

10:45 – 11:15

Coffee & Networking

11:15 – 12:00

Deepening Oman’s Islamic Capital Market and Creating an Efficient Market

Going beyond sovereign and corporate Sukuk issuances, how will market players develop a sustainable and efficient Islamic capital market in Oman?

Moderator:

Salman Ahmed, Head of Islamic Finance – Middle East and Africa, Trowers & Hamlins

Panelists:

Ahsan Ali, Managing Director, Head of Islamic Origination, Standard Chartered Bank, the UAE
Anita Yadav, Senior Director, Global Markets & Treasury, Head of Fixed Income Research, Emirates NBD Bank
Mansoor Jamal Malik, Managing Partner, AMJ
Musaveer Ahmed, Treasurer, MB Holding Company
Mustafa M. AL-Lawati, Head – Investment Banking, Project Finance and Syndications, Alizz Islamic Bank

12:00 – 12:20

How Will REITs Spur Further Capital Market Activity and Economic Development?

Sylvain Vieujot, Deputy Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Emirates REIT

12:20 – 13:20

IFN Debate: Will standardization and regulation stifle innovation in a new market?

With legal infrastructure largely in place the burden is now on industry players to create new products and an efficient Islamic financial market. Is further regulation needed to propel the industry or should market players be left to steer market activities going forward? Will adherence to global standards only stifle growth?

Moderator:

Khalid Howladar, Managing Director, Acreditus

Panelists:

Dr Caroline Bolle, Head of Investment Banking, Bank Muscat
Gautam Datta, Chief Executive Officer, National Takaful Company SC & Advisor on the Board of Al Madina Insurance
Khalid Al Kayed, CEO, Bank Nizwa
Muhamad Shukri Abdullah, Associate Director, Strategic Corporate Relations, FAA
Lo’ai Bataineh, Chief Executive Officer, U Capital
Trevor Norman, Director, Islamic Finance and Funds Group, Volaw Group, the UK

13:20

Closing Remarks & End of Forum

Islamic Finance Workshop for Students

14:00 – 14:05

Welcome remarks

14:05 – 14:30

The Islamic Banking & Finance Industry – An Overview

Mohamad Noranuar Sajari, Head of Shariah Structuring, Bank Nizwa

14:30 – 14:55

The Islamic Retail Banking Market

Jamsheed Hamza, Executive Manager — Maisarah Retail, Maisarah Islamic Banking Services, Bank Dhofar

14:55 – 15:20

Understanding the Islamic Capital Markets

Dalia Nammari, Capital Markets Managing Associate, Linklaters
Reem Alsayegh, Banking and Finance Managing Associate, Linklaters

15:20 – 15:45

Legal and Regulatory Issues in Islamic Finance

Asad Qayyum, Senior Associate, AMJ

15:45 – 16:05

Fundamentals & Essence of Takaful

Tabrez Farooquee, Head of Bancatakaful & Marketing, Takaful Oman Insurance

16:05 – 15:50

Closing remarks

15:50

End of Workshop

The Oman Dialogue

14:00 – 17:00

The Oman Dialogue

Now in its second year the highly acclaimed IFN Oman Dialogue will once again bring together a select group of Oman’s leading Islamic finance industry’s practitioners and regulators, to openly discuss the benefits and concerns facing the Shariah compliant financing and investment market today.

Chaired by IFN’s Managing Editor (or Lead Sponsor) this thought-provoking exclusive closed –door session brings together the industry’s elite with extensive knowledge of that particular market and industry regulators.

The Oman Dialogue will consist of local regulators and industry practitioners and international key players with a solid understanding of the local market but with an outsider point of view.

Moderator:

Khalid Howladar, Managing Director, Acreditus

Panelists:

Ahmed Al Mamari, Director General, Directorate of Insurance Supervision, Capital Market Authority
Ahsan Ali, Managing Director, Head of Islamic Origination, Standard Chartered Bank, the UAE
Marcus Pery, Partner, AMJ
Gautam Datta, Chief Executive Officer, National Takaful Company SC & Advisor on the Board of Al Madina Insurance
Ghalib Al Busaidi, Deputy General Manager – Group Head Wholesale Banking, Alizz Islamic Bank
Kemal Rizadi Arbi, Expert/Advisor, Capital Market Authority
Khalid Al Kayed, CEO, Bank Nizwa
Lo’ai Bataineh, Chief Executive Officer, U Capital
Mohsin Shaik bin Sehu Mohammed, Senior Executive Manager – Investment Banking & Capital Markets, Maisarah Islamic Banking Services
Mohamed Al Abri, Director General, Directorate of Issues & Disclosures, Capital Market Authority
Mustafa M. AL-Lawati, Head – Investment Banking, Project Finance and Syndications, Alizz Islamic Bank
Neil Miller, Global Head of Islamic Finance, Linklaters
Sadaf Buchanan, Partner, Dentons
Salman Ahmed, Head of Islamic Finance – Middle East and Africa, Trowers & Hamlins
Sulaiman Hamad Al Harthi, Deputy CEO — Islamic Banking, Islamic Banking Group, Bank Muscat

Keynote Address By

AbdullahSalim

H.E Abdullah Salim Al-Salmi
Executive President, Capital Market Authority

HEHamoodAlZadjali

H.E Hamood bin Sangour bin Hashim Al Zadjali
Executive President, Central Bank of Oman

Forum Speakers

  • Ahmed Al Mamari, Director General, Directorate of Insurance Supervision, Capital Market Authority
  • Ahsan Ali, Managing Director, Head of Islamic Origination, Standard Chartered Bank, the UAE
  • Anita Yadav, Senior Director, Global Markets & Treasury, Head of Fixed Income Research, Emirates NBD Bank
  • Dr. Ashraf bin Nabhan Al-Nabhani, General Manager, Corporate Support, Bank Nizwa, Chairman, Muscat Securities Market
  • Ahmed Saleh Al Marhoon, Director General, Muscat Securities Market
  • Azzan Al-Busaidi, Director General, Planning & Studies, The Public Authority for Investment Promotion & Export Development
  • Dr Caroline Bolle, Head of Investment Banking, Bank Muscat
  • Dalia Nammari, Capital Markets Managing Associate, Linklaters
  • Gautam Datta, Chief Executive Officer, National Takaful Company SC & Advisor on the Board of Al Madina Insurance
  • Ghalib Al Busaidi, Deputy General Manager - Group Head Wholesale Banking, Alizz Islamic Bank
  • Jamsheed Hamza, Executive Manager - Maisarah Retail, Maisarah Islamic Banking Services, Bank Dhofar
  • Jonathan Fried, Partner and Head of Middle East Capital Markets, Linklaters
  • Kemal Rizadi Arbi, Expert/Advisor, Capital Market Authority
  • Khairul Nizam, CEO, FAA
  • Khalid Al Kayed, CEO, Bank Nizwa
  • Khalid Howladar, Managing Director, Acreditus
  • Lo’ai Bataineh, Chief Executive Officer, U Capital
  • Mansoor Jamal Malik, Managing Partner, AMJ
  • Marcus Pery, Partner, AMJ
  • Mohamed Al Abri, Director General, Directorate of Issues & Disclosures, Capital Market Authority
  • Muhamad Shukri Abdullah, Head, Institutional Relations, FAA
  • Musaveer Ahmed, Treasurer, MB Holding Company
  • Neil Miller, Global Head of Islamic Finance, Linklaters
  • Qasim Aslam, Partner, Head of Islamic Finance – Middle East, Dentons
  • Reem Alsayegh, Banking and Finance Managing Associate, Linklaters
  • Salman Ahmed, Head of Islamic Finance - Middle East and Africa, Trowers & Hamlins
  • Saud Al Busaidy, Head of Islamic Banking Department, Central Bank of Oman
  • Sohail Niazi, Chief Islamic Banking Officer, Maisairah Islamic Banking Services, Bank Dhofar
  • Sulaiman Hamad Al Harthi, Deputy CEO - Islamic Banking, Islamic Banking Group, Bank Muscat
  • Sylvain Vieujot, Deputy Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Emirates REIT
  • Trevor Norman, Director – Islamic Finance and Funds Group, Volaw Group, the UK

Advisory Board

  • Abdullah Al-Jufaili, General Manager, Sharakah
  • Abdulrahman Awadh Barham, Board Director, Tilal Development Company
  • Anita Yadav, Senior Director, Global Markets & Treasury, Head of Fixed Income Research, Emirates NBD Bank
  • Dr Caroline Bolle, Head of Investment Banking, Bank Muscat
  • Gautam Dutta, CEO, Al Madina Takaful
  • Jonathan Fried, Partner, Capital Markets, Linklaters
  • Kemal Rizadi Arbi, Expert/Advisor, Capital Market Authority, Sultanate of Oman
  • Lo’ai Bataineh, Chief Investment Officer, Oman Arab Bank
  • Mansoor J Malik, Senior Partner, Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co.
  • Mohamad Noranuar Bin Sajari, Head, Sharia Structuring, Bank Nizwa
  • Mohsin Shaik bin Sehu Mohammed, Senior Executive Manager – Investment Banking & Capital Markets, Maisarah Islamic Banking Services

Forum Partners

SUPPORTED BY

LEAD PARTNER

Bank Nizwa

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Bank Nizwa started operations in January 2013 to offer the people of Oman a unique banking experience that combines Shariah compliant products and services with today’s dynamic financial requirements. Bank Nizwa’s strategy was built on innovation, service excellence and continuous development and growth. Catering to the people of Oman with an unmatchable banking experience, Bank Nizwa effectively combines Shariah compliant products and services with today’s dynamic financial needs.

Closing in on six years as Oman’s go-to reference of Islamic finance and banking, Bank Nizwa has witnessed steady growth in its customer base as more people seek an alternative solution to conventional banking. With the concept of Islamic banking gaining momentum in Oman, Bank Nizwa continues to offer reliable competitive propositions for customers looking to lead financially-secure lifestyles.

In tandem with its ongoing strategy to bring Islamic banking to customers’ doorsteps and fingertips, the bank currently offers a suite of financing, savings and investment products for individual customers. The bank has also expanded its services to cater to SME, corporate and commercial customers, while providing tailored products for the segments of investment banking and global markets. With innovation at the forefront of its successful operations, Bank Nizwa has been consistently introducing forward-thinking products and services such as its online and mobile banking solutions.

To date, Bank Nizwa has focused on expanding its reach across the Sultanate and raising awareness on the benefits of Islamic finance with a network of 13 branches located in Qurum, Al Ghubrah, Al Khoudh, Nizwa, Ibra, Sumail, Sohar, Salalah, Sur, Barka, Buraimi, Ma’abela and Al Khuwair.

Guided by the principles of Shariah and a firm dedication to give back, Bank Nizwa has taken a leading role in promoting the social development of local communities. Since its inception, Bank Nizwa’s Masoliyati program has successfully served as a volunteering platform founded under the theme of ‘Responsibility’.

The bank’s long list of awards includes more than 25 local, regional and international awards over the years, including the ‘Strongest Islamic Retail Bank’ award in the Sultanate at the Islamic Retail Banking Awards 2018 for the fourth consecutive year, the ‘Islamic Bank of the Year’ award by the leading Corporate Livewire Finance Awards and the ‘Excellence in CSR in Islamic Finance’ award at the regional Corporate Social Responsibility in Islamic Finance Conference and Awards ceremony, to name but a few.

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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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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:

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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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ASSOCIATE PARTNER

Al Busaidy Mansoor Jamal & Co (AMJ)

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AMJ’s award-winning Islamic finance practice provides clients with advice and representation on a broad spectrum of Islamic finance transactions (including capital market transactions), regulatory frameworks and products.

The dedicated Islamic finance team comprises international lawyers who have advised on numerous high-profile and innovative transactions in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. The team combines technical expertise in conventional financing with a deep understanding and commitment to the principles and mechanics of Shariah compliant instruments and transactions. They have the experience and know-how to structure and implement complex investment, finance and debt capital market transactions which meet both Shariah and/or conventional banking requirements and also satisfy regulatory requirements. The practice is fully integrated with our internationally-ranked finance and capital market practices, giving it unrivaled depth in the market.

The team has advised governments, corporates, Islamic and conventional financial institutions, banks and funds on Sukuk, funds, structured products and securitization and project financing using the entire spectrum of Shariah compliant instruments.

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EXECUTIVE PARTNERS

Trowers & Hamlins

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Trowers & Hamlins is an international law firm with over 150 partners and more than 900 people located across the UK, the Middle East and the Far East providing a full-service integrated offering to clients with local knowledge and expertise at its core.

Our distinguishing feature is that with 25 years of experience in the UK and the Middle East, we have a depth of knowledge of the Islamic finance industry that covers the entire spectrum from regulatory and corporate governance to capital market issuances and real estate investment. Our international team of multidisciplinary specialists will guide you on structuring your Shariah compliant activities to help you achieve a successful outcome.

With our growing office in Kuala Lumpur, our team now advises on Islamic investments, financings and products across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

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