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IFN Singapore OnAir 2021

19th April 2021, OnAir

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Date: 19th April 2021

Venue: OnAir

Attendees: 160

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About The Forum

This is the 8th IFN Singapore event.

Known for being a global financial center with a resilient economy and having a multicultural population, 14% of which are Muslims the Republic of Singapore has kept its Islamic finance and banking industry stable.

There is no specific, separate law on Islamic finance in the country, but the Monetary Authority of Singapore, has made some amendments to existing laws to accommodate Shariah compliant banking and finance, and issued the Guidelines on the Application of Banking Regulations to Islamic Banking in 2009.

Singapore has witnessed 20 international Sukuk issuances and 12 domestic.

In 2018, the FTSE ST Singapore Shariah Index, tracking Shariah compliant companies listed on Singapore Exchange was developed and launched.

Various Islamic fintech start-ups call Singapore home due to the Republics’ conducive fintech environment.

Sandwiched between Malaysia and Indonesia, and itself having its sophisticated wealth management expertise, Singapore is well positioned to develop a strong Islamic asset management repertoire.

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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

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Land of Opportunity: Shariah Compliant Finance and Asset Management in Singapore

What does the Singaporean Islamic finance and asset management ecosystem still require from regulators and market participants for it to flourish across multiple product areas and asset classes? With such measures in place, what would constitute success for Islamic finance in Singapore? How does Singapore further leverage on its status to become a regional and global center for Shariah compliant asset and investment management? Can Islamic finance be further deployed to fund the Singaporean SME, corporate and government-linked sector? Are the salient features and benefits of Islamic finance being effectively deployed to promote financial inclusion and social impact in Singapore, and if not, what more can be done to promote this interaction? We ask a respected panel for their views.

Moderator:
Vineeta Tan, Managing Editor, Islamic Finance News

Vineeta Tan
Managing Editor, Islamic Finance News

Panelists:
Paul Bamber, Head of Sales, Asia, Montreux Capital Management

Paul Bamber
Head of Sales, Asia, Montreux Capital Management

Roslan Ahmad, Chief Representative, DDGI Limited 

Roslan Ahmad
Chief Representative, DDGI

Sazali Baharom, Country Manager, CIMB Islamic, Group Islamic Banking Division, Singapore, CIMB

Sazali Baharom
Country Manager, CIMB Islamic, Group Islamic Banking Division, Singapore, CIMB

Scott Levy, CEO, Bedford Row Capital

Scott Levy
CEO, Bedford Row Capital

Shaiful Kamarul Bin Mohammed, Senior Country Manager, Indonesia, The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit

Shaiful Kamarul Mohammed
Senior Country Manager, Indonesia, The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit

Zulkarnien Mohamad, Head, Islamic Banking, Maybank Singapore

Zulkarnien Mohamad
Head, Islamic Banking, Maybank Singapore

Advisory Board

Roslan Ahmad, Chief Representative, DDGI Limited 

Roslan Ahmad
Chief Representative, DDGI

Sazali Baharom, Country Manager, CIMB Islamic, Group Islamic Banking Division, Singapore, CIMB

Sazali Baharom
Country Manager, CIMB Islamic, Group Islamic Banking Division, Singapore, CIMB

Scott Levy, CEO, Bedford Row Capital

Scott Levy
CEO, Bedford Row Capital

Zulkarnien Mohamad, Head, Islamic Banking, Maybank Singapore

Zulkarnien Mohamad
Head, Islamic Banking, Maybank Singapore

Partners

LEAD PARTNERS

CIMB Islamic

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CIMB Islamic Bank, licensed under Malaysia’s Islamic Financial Services Act 2013, is the main operating entity of the CIMB Group’s global Islamic banking and finance franchise. It operates in parallel with the group’s universal banking platform where it offers Shariah compliant products and services to the group’s wholesale banking, consumer banking, commercial banking and asset management businesses.

CIMB Islamic’s products and operations are managed in strict compliance with Shariah principles under the guidance of the CIMB Islamic Board Shariah Committee, which comprises some of the world’s leading Shariah experts or scholars. CIMB Islamic provides comprehensive and innovative Shariah compliant financial products and services to meet the needs of individuals, small and medium-scale enterprises as well as large institutional customers.

CIMB Group’s Islamic banking and finance business is supported by the group’s network of over 39,000 staff in 16 countries comprising an experienced senior management team and a global team of Islamic banking and financial services professionals in all core components of the Islamic banking and financial services market. CIMB Group also has the most extensive retail branch network in ASEAN, with more than 900 branches as at the 31st December 2016. Outside of Malaysia, CIMB Islamic operates a universal offering in Indonesia and Singapore with a focus in wholesale banking in the other 14 countries.

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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.

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

Fax: (966-12) 644 4427

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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.

 

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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

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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Akin Gump is a global law firm with more than 900 lawyers and advisors who pride themselves on dedication to their clients and their communities. With 20 offices worldwide, the firm is renowned for numerous market-leading practices, its strengths in complex corporate and finance transactions and restructurings, high-stakes litigation, public policy and regulatory matters and its unyielding pro bono commitment.

With an integrated team of lawyers based in New York, London, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the firm’s Islamic finance practice offers clients around the world a highly experienced team advising on Shariah compliant finance and investment, including acquisition finance, syndicated and bilateral financings, fund finance and asset and project finance transactions.

Members of the team are known for developing innovative structures and their commercial approach, creating bespoke solutions to help clients achieve their goals through first-of-a-kind and award-winning transactions.

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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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Maybank Singapore

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Maybank is among Asia’s leading banking groups and is Southeast Asia’s fourth-largest bank by assets. Maybank Group has an international network of over 2,600 branches in 18 countries including all 10 ASEAN countries, with more than 42,000 employees serving customers worldwide. Maybank offers an extensive range of products and services for individuals, businesses and corporations, including consumer and corporate banking, investment banking, Islamic banking, stock broking, insurance and asset management. As at the 31st December 2020, Maybank’s total assets in Singapore were approximately SG$81.5 billion (US$60.75 billion), and it is staffed by over 2,000 bank employees. With strategically located branches in the business district and suburban estates of Singapore, we are well-positioned to provide highly personalized services and locally-oriented solutions that will deliver more value to customers.

Islamic banking is a niche offering by Maybank Singapore that has been established since 2005. The products and services are ever-growing to address the needs from the various segments that we serve. The team most recently clinched the ‘Islamic Bank of the Year for Singapore’ in the Country Category of The Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards 2020. Such achievement demonstrates Maybank’s contribution to the growth of the Islamic finance industry and its success in meeting its customers’ needs for Shariah compliant products.

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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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About REDmoney Events

REDmoney Events

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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