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12th October 2016
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, New York

About The IFN US Forum

While Islamic finance activities in the US have taken a back seat in recent years, momentum is now building, with the improving US economy and growing interest from overseas investors seeking solid assets. Deals are being done at the larger end of the spectrum and more discussions are being carried out about promoting large Sukuk and funds transactions. The IFN US Forum will offer delegates access and insight into efforts being taken by industry players and market makers within the US in developing Islamic financial products and lucrative opportunities for domestic and foreign investment into Shariah compliant investments.

Designed to profile the growing number of investment opportunities available to Shariah compliant investors, ranging from innovative real estate deals to agriculture and livestock investments the IFN US Forum will bring together key industry players, asset and fund managers and financial intermediaries in the US representing the retail finance, debt and equity markets.

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Forum Agenda

09:00 – 09:15

Welcome Remarks

09:15 – 09:30

Keynote Address: Effect of US Policy on the Industry

Senator Kevin S Parker, New York State Senate

09:30 – 10:20

What’s Driving Industry Growth?

Given current market conditions, what does the future hold for the Islamic debt and equity capital markets and retail finance? What can we expect in terms of new asset classes, sectorspecific development and trends? Are there opportunities for cross-border transactions and what role will US market makers play? How will US and global regulations on Shariah compliance impact the performance of PE funds and investment in private equity?

Moderator:

Rizwan Kanji, Partner, King & Spalding, the UAE

Panelists:

Ahmed Al Qassim, CEO, Emirates NBD Capital, the UAE
Bashar Qasem, Founder and CEO, Azzad Asset Management
Ibrahim Mardam-Bey, Principal and Chief Commercial Officer, Taylor De Jongh
Michael Orzano, Director, Global Equity Indices, S&P Dow Jones Indices
Patrick T. Drum, Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager, Saturna Capital

10:20 – 10:40

Presentation: US Tax Regulations Impacting Capital Flows from the Middle East

Oliver Reichel, Partner, Real Estate Tax, PwC

10:40 – 11:10

Coffee & Networking

11:10 – 12:00

Tapping the Middle East and Other Key Markets

The US and Middle East markets both hold great promise for potential investors seeking solid and innovative assets. We ask investment experts from each market what sectors are likely to yield the best returns. How can US market players access liquidity in the Middle East and other key markets, and likewise how do their Gulf counterparts attract US investors?

Moderator:

Jawad Ali, Managing Partner, Middle East Offices, King & Spalding, the UAE

Panelists:

Aamir Rehman, Managing Director, Fajr Capital
Gabriel Torres, Vice President & Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Investors Service
Hdeel Abdelhady, Principal, MassPoint, Legal and Strategy Advisory, Washington, DC
Hitesh Asarpota, Managing Director, Capital Markets, Emirates NBD Capital, the UAE
Thom Polson, CEO, Falah Capital

12:00 – 12:30

Deal Dialogue: 45 Park Place

Moderator:

Lauren McAughtry, Group Managing Editor, REDmoney Group, the UK

Panelists:

Adam Malik Azlan, Managing Director, Conglomerates and Institutions, Maybank Investment Bank
Amro Nahas, Head of Real Estate Investment, MASIC, Saudi Arabia
Mona Dajani, Partner, Baker McKenzie
Sharif El-Gamal, Chairman and CEO, Soho Properties

12:30 – 13:00

Equity Investment into US Real Estate 

  • Outlook for the flow of Gulf based capital into the US real estate investments
  • Tax treatment of equity capital from the Gulf
  • Post-Brexit opportunities

Moderator:

Andrew Metcalf, Partner, Middle East and Islamic Finance Practice Group, King & Spalding

Panelists:

Anup Patel, President and Chief Investment Officer, Arch Street Capital Advisors
Khaled Elsayed, President and CEO, Guidance Residential
Nasr El Hage, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Ritz Banc Group

13:00 – 13:15

Quality Talent Development for the Financial Services Industry

Ulrika Brunner, Director, Strategic Corporate Relations, Finance Accreditation Agency

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13:15

End of Forum

Forum Speakers

  • Aamir Rehman, Managing Director, Fajr Capital
  • Adam Malik Azlan, Managing Director, Conglomerates and Institutions, Maybank Investment Bank
  • Ahmed Al Qassim, CEO, Emirates NBD Capital, the UAE
  • Amro Nahas, Head of Real Estate Investment, MASIC, Saudi Arabia
  • Andrew Metcalf, Partner, Middle East and Islamic Finance Practice Group, King & Spalding
  • Anup Patel, President and Chief Investment Officer, Arch Street Capital Advisors
  • Bashar Qasem, Founder and CEO, Azzad Asset Management
  • Gabriel Torres, Vice President & Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Investors Service
  • Hdeel Abdelhady, Principal, MassPoint, Legal and Strategy Advisory, Washington, D.C.
  • Hitesh Asarpota, Managing Director, Capital Markets, Emirates NBD Capital, the UAE
  • Ibrahim Mardam-Bey, Principal and Chief Commercial Officer, Taylor De Jongh
  • Jawad Ali, Managing Partner, Middle East Offices, King & Spalding, the UAE
  • Senator Kevin S. Parker, New York State Senate
  • Khaled Elsayed, CEO, Guidance Residential
  • Khalid Howladar, President and Global Head of Islamic Finance, Moody’s Investor Services, the UAE
  • Lauren McAughtry, Group Managing Editor, REDmoney Group
  • Michael Orzano, Director, Global Equity Indices, S&P Dow Jones Indices
  • Mona Dajani, Partner, Baker McKenzie
  • Nasr El Hage, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Ritz Banc Group
  • Oliver Reichel, Partner, Real Estate Tax, PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • Patrick T. Drum, Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager, Saturna Capital
  • Rizwan Kanji, Partner, King & Spalding, the UAE
  • Sharif El-Gamal, Chairman and CEO, Soho Properties
  • Thom Polson, CEO, Falah Capital
  • Ulrika Brunner, Director, Strategic Corporate Relations, Finance Accreditation Agency

Advisory Board

  • Abrar Hussain, Managing Director, Elixir Capital
  • Amr El-Husseini, CEO, Lodestone Advisory Group
  • Anup Patel, President & Chief Investment Officer, Arch Street Capital Advisors
  • David Loundy, CEO & Chairman, Devon Bank
  • Isam Salah, Senior Finance Partner, King & Spalding, NY/Dubai
  • Jeffrey S. Graham, Partner, Borden, Ladner, Gervais
  • Kavilash Chawla, Partner, Baton Global
  • Michael J.T. McMillen, Partner, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
  • Mohamad Nasir, General Manager, Allied Asset Advisors
  • Mohamed Donia, CEO, IdealRatings
  • Monem Salam, President, Saturna Malaysia
  • Stephen Lange Ranzini, President and CEO, University Bank
  • Thom Polson, CEO, Falah Capital

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About 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, panelists 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.

TThe annual IFN Asia and IFN UK Forums are categorically recognized as their continent’s leading industry events since their inception in 2006 and 2007 respectively. The Dialogues series has also become an integral element of the REDmoney events series and have cemented their position as leading, must-attend, events. In 2022, we introduced the Islamic Sustainable Finance & Investment Forum, which was an enormous success, and will become a mainstay.

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