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21st October 2019, Washington Court Hotel on Capitol Hill

Date: 21st October 2019

Venue: Washington Court Hotel on Capitol Hill

Attendees: 57

Speakers: 20 Speakers

About The Dialogue

Taking place on the fringes of the annual meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (14th to 20th October), REDmoney’s IFN Americas Dialogues 2019 offer an exclusive opportunity to benefit from detailed insight and analysis on developments and opportunities in Shariah compliant finance and investment.

IFN Americas Dialogues will provide market players with an opportunity to come together and discuss in detail, in a closed-door environment, how to advance the Islamic finance and investment industry in the U.S. and the region. The 90-minute sessions will adopt the Chatham House Rule, enabling participants to freely share information and views through high value discussion and engagement.

Through panels featuring leading industry practitioners and market players, IFN Americas Dialogues will focus on recent developments in global Islamic finance and investment. We will also drill down into specific investment areas, including real estate finance and private equity activity, seeking to answer where and what Islamic investors require and to identify the rewarding opportunities on offer, and the role the U.S market plays.

Dialogue Agenda

13:45
Welcome Remarks
14:00
Global Trends and Developments in Islamic Finance and Investment

Islamic finance is a global phenomenon, tied to the health of international economies as well as developments in local markets. This session will examine the issues surrounding the deployment of Shariah compliant capital throughout the world. Among the areas covered will be:

  • Notable recent developments in global Islamic finance and investment, including industry developments affecting investment patterns and possibilities
  • Opportunities available for Shariah compliant investors, and investments sought by such investors
  • Global investment flows and the sources and uses of Shariah compliant capital
  • International developments and transactions that may signal future US investment trends
  • Sector and geographic areas for potential future growth and investment, and
  • The effect of sociopolitical events on current and future Islamic finance and investment.
Moderator:

Jawad Ali, Managing Partner – ME Offices, King & Spalding

Panelists:

Abdulkader Thomas, President, SHAPE Knowledge Services
Arthur Rogers, Managing Director – General Counsel, Arcapita
Christopher Combs, Managing Director, Falconvest
Dr Umar Oseni, Acting CEO and Executive Director, International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation
Volkan Celen, Counsel, Legal and Claims Group, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, World Bank Group

15:30
Coffee & Networking
16:00
The U.S. Market: Real Estate, Private Equity and Other Investment Opportunities

Shariah compliant investment from the Middle East to the US market is a well-trodden path. This session will examine the latest trends and opportunities. Among the areas covered will be:

  • Current investment types and asset classes
  • The latest opportunities and demands for Shariah compliant direct investment into US real estate market
  • Potential targets for private equity investment in the US market
  • Other potential areas for investment of Shariah compliant capital in the US, and
  • The structures used to facilitate Shariah compliant finance in the US and other structures that could be employed.
Moderator:

Andrew Metcalf, Partner, King & Spalding

Panelists:

Aamir Rehman, Board Member, Fajr Capital Advisors
Brian Hebb, Managing Director, Head of US Real Estate, Arcapita Investment Management
Damian Taylor, Senior Vice-President, Arch Street Capital Advisors
Thom Polson, Director of Global Investments, Pentavirate

17:30
Refreshment & Networking 

Dialogue Speakers

Abdulkader-Thomas

Abdulkader Thomas
President, SHAPE Knowledge Services

Aamir-Rehman-E

Aamir Rehman
Board Member, Fajr Capital Advisors

Andrew-Metcalf

Andrew Metcalf
Partner, King & Spalding

Arthur Rogers, Managing Director - General Counsel, Arcapita

Arthur Rogers
Managing Director – General Counsel, Arcapita

Brian Hebb, Managing Director, Head of US Real Estate, Arcapita Investment Management

Brian Hebb
Managing Director, Head of US Real Estate, Arcapita Investment Management

Christopher Combs, Managing Director, Falconvest

Christopher Combs
Managing Director, Falconvest

Damian Taylor, Senior Vice-President, Arch Street Capital Advisors

Damian Taylor
Senior Vice-President, Arch Street Capital Advisors

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Jawad Ali
Managing Partner – ME Offices, King & Spalding

Thom Polson, Director of Global Investments, Pentavirate

Thom Polson
Director of Global Investments, Pentavirate

Umar-Oseni

Dr Umar Oseni
Acting Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation

Volkan Celen, Counsel, Legal and Claims Group, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, World Bank Group

Volkan Celen
Counsel, Legal and Claims Group, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, World Bank Group

Advisory Board

Abdulkader-Thomas

Abdulkader Thomas
President, SHAPE Knowledge Services

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Jawad Ali
Managing Partner – ME Offices, King & Spalding

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Last Visit to US

IFN US Forum 2017

IFN US Forum 2017 will be the preeminent event for Islamic finance opportunities in the western hemisphere, as the forum returns for its third installation.

The US features pockets of possibilities for the Shariah compliant investment sector to flourish, especially since the financial crisis almost a decade ago highlighted the growing need for greater transparency in financial transactions among large financial institutions. 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, as well as the lucrative opportunities for domestic and foreign investors interested in making Shariah compliant investments into the country.

The forum will bring together key industry players, asset and fund managers and financial intermediaries in the US in another exciting IFN-led event, as they discuss the Shariah compliant landscape, ranging from innovative real estate deals to agriculture and livestock investments.

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Testimonials

As Islamic banking continues its expansion into mainstream US finance, it is important that Islamic business leaders come together and engage in meaningful dialogue to learn from each other’s experience. The IFN team facilitated first-class event where delegates and panelists were able to share new methods, examine case studies and build fellowship. It was truly a pleasure to participate in the IFN US Forum and I look forward to future involvement.

Sharif El-Gamal
Chairman and CEO, Soho Properties

I really enjoyed attending the IFN US Forum 2016; a lot of important topics affecting Islamic finance were covered comprehensively by a select group of seasoned panelists. Looking forward to attending the next one.

Nasr El Hage
Co-Founder and Managing Director, Ritz Banc Group

Being a part of the IFN US Forum as both a panel participant and an attendee was incredibly insightful and valuable. The collective knowledge, experience and expertise of the attendees and speakers offered a meaningful opportunity to learn not only about current trends but timely insights on best practices and lessons learned. I look forward to the next upcoming conference.

Patrick T Drum
Research Analyst & Portfolio Manager, Saturna Capital

Good conference and quite impressive. I had to run and attended for a short time. Well done!

Sanjay Arora
Managing Director, Fixed Income Capital Markets, Raymond James

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