Social Finance: The Next Frontier of Islamic Finance

Social Finance: The Next Frontier of Islamic Finance
Analyzing Sustainability Strategies & Impact Structures of Leading Financial Institutions
A Two-Part, Online Course

Dates: 26^th & 27^th March 2025

WHY THIS COURSE?

Bank Negara Malaysia launched the Value Based Intermediation initiative in 2017. In the same year, JP Morgan Private Banking released a wealth report highlighting that about USD60trillion is changing hands from the first generation (who separated business from charity) to the second generation whose ethos is totally different. For this group, just making money is not interesting. They’d like to make money and do good!

In this concise online course, we will examine the strategies and impact structures adopted by international banks to tap into this new wealth dynamic. From Ocean Engagement Fund to the World Bank Rhino Bonds, key factors were in play at financial institutions, not least investor engagement, collaboration with outcome payers, leadership and passion.

In the second part we look into the increasingly active Islamic social finance segment. In 2019, in search of alternative funding, UNHCR tapped into the power of Zakat to fund their program. In the same year, Islamic Relief launched their Qurbani+ program to uplift widows and orphans by bringing them into the livestock value chain. In Malaysia, the Smart Sawah Berskala Besar Asnaf (SBBA) by LZNK showcases how leadership plus a more effective use of Zakat assets are potent recipes for success.

Key learning outcomes:
- Review the factors that are driving the development of social finance.
- Analyse strategies adopted by international banks in structuring impact and social finance deals.
- Examine Islamic social finance structures that provide long term impact.
- Discuss opportunities and challenges for the development of Islamic social finance.

Fee

Fee per participant: RM1,800/$475

Please note that the Ringgit price is applicable to Malaysia-domiciled participants only. Discounts are available for group bookings. Please contact us for more details.

In-house/group training

If you are looking for an in-house training program or wish to send a group to an existing public program, kindly please contact Andrew Tebbutt at [email protected] or +603 2162 7802.
Learn More

For enquiries please contact:

Normariya Sariman
Account Manager, REDmoney Seminars
[email protected]
Direct Line: +603 2162 7800 ext 44

Ramesh Kalimuthu
Events Sales Director
[email protected]
Direct Line: +603 2162 7800 ext 65
Fax: +603 2162 7810

For sponsorship & speaking opportunities:

Andrew Tebbutt
Managing Director
[email protected]
Direct Line: +603 2162 7802

For marketing and media enquiries

Govina Selvanthran
Marketing Manager
[email protected]
Direct Line: +603 2162 7800 ext 22

Social Finance: The Next Frontier of Islamic Finance
Analyzing Sustainability Strategies & Impact Structures of Leading Financial Institutions
A Two-Part, Online Course

Date: 26^th & 27^th March 2025

9.00am - 12.00pm
Singapore/KL

WHY THIS COURSE?

Key learning outcomes:
- Review the factors that are driving the development of social finance.
- Analyse strategies adopted by international banks in structuring impact and social finance deals.
- Examine Islamic social finance structures that provide long term impact.
- Discuss opportunities and challenges for the development of Islamic social finance.

Program Format

This two-part training program will be delivered online through a secure and free-to-access platform. The program itself will be delivered through lectures, worked examples and case studies in order to ensure a detailed and practical understanding of the program content. Participants will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and interact with the program director. Login details and program materials will be sent to participants upon receipt of payment

Fee

Fee per participant: RM1,800/$475

Please note that the Ringgit price is applicable to Malaysia-domiciled participants only. Discounts are available for group bookings. Please contact us for more details.

In-house/group training

If you are looking for an in-house training program or wish to send a group to an existing public program, kindly please contact Andrew Tebbutt at [email protected] or +603 2162 7802.
Learn More

AGENDA AND FORMAT

Each session will be interactive in a seminar format, with participants encouraged to engage with questions throughout.

PLATFORM

AGENDA

Course duration is six hours divided into three hours each session.

Day 1
Day 2

Day 1

Session 1 (9.00am to 12.00pm)

Key Drivers contributing to the Development of Impact & Social Finance
- Funding gap and shifting wealth dynamics
- Selected impact champions at international banks - what drove them and their strategies

Case Studies from the International Market
- Background on the Blue Economy – the least invested SDG but has huge environmental benefits
- Credit Suisse Rockefeller Ocean Engagement Fund
- UBS Education Social Outcome Bond
- World Bank Rhino Bond
- Tropical Landscape Finance Facility (Indonesia)
- DC Water Nature Based Solution (Environmental Impact Bonds)

Day 2

Session 2 (9.00am to 12.00pm)

Opportunities in Other Sectors
- Summary of strategies from session 1
- Opportunities for application in other sectors

Islamic Social Finance Case Studies
- UNHCR Refugee Zakat Fund
- Islamic Relief Qurbani+ Livestock Value Chain Microfinance
- LZNK Smart Sawah Berskala Besar Asnaf (SBBA)

Opportunities & Challenges
- What’s next for social finance?
- Impact measurement - introduction to Social Return on Investment (SROI)

EXPERT COURSE DIRECTOR

Shabnam Mokhtar
Managing Director, SHAPE Knowledge Services

Shabnam Mokhtar has over 20 years of experience in the finance space. Currently, she spearheads research and development activities at SHAPE including sustainability analysis. With a global clientele experience, Shabnam brings implementation knowledge, considering the business context, regulation and best practices in different markets. Shabnam was appointed as the Securities Commission – Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Islamic Finance Visiting Fellow for 2021/2022.

pasted-image.pngShe is interested in multi-disciplinary research especially in the areas of impact investing, sustainability, innovation and technology. At Oxford, Shabnam focused on the blue economy, impact investing and lessons for Islamic finance. Formerly, she headed the capital market research for the International Shariah Research Academy. Her focus area was case study-based research projects in the Sukuk market. Her prior positions include Adjunct Professor of Finance at both DePaul University (Chicago) and IE Business School (Madrid) as well as Lecturer in Accounting, Finance and Bank Management at Universiti Putra Malaysia. She is also a member of the AAOIFI Examination Review Committee. Shabnam serves as a Shariah Committee Member for Agro Bank, AIA Public Takaful and London-based Islamic fintech Algbra.

WHO WILL BENEFIT?

Bank executives and managers.
Risk and compliance officers.
Sustainability officers.
Investment analysts and portfolio managers.
Financial regulators.
Islamic finance practitioners.
Fintech professionals interested in social finance integration.
Professionals in sustainable finance and corporate social responsibility.

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For enquiries please contact:

Normariya Sariman
Account Manager, REDmoney Seminars
[email protected]
Direct Line: +603 2162 7800 ext 44

Ramesh Kalimuthu
Events Sales Director
[email protected]
Direct Line: +603 2162 7800 ext 65
Fax: +603 2162 7810

For sponsorship & speaking opportunities:

Andrew Tebbutt
Managing Director
[email protected]
Direct Line: +603 2162 7802

For marketing and media enquiries

Govina Selvanthran
Marketing Manager
[email protected]
Direct Line: +603 2162 7800 ext 22