23^rd - 24^th April 2019, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Date: 23^rd & 24^th April 2019

Venue: Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Attendees: 779

Speakers: 68 Speakers

ABOUT THE FORUM

Anchoring big players like Malaysia and Indonesia, the Asian Islamic capital market has been leading the global industry, not only in size, but also in innovation and diversification. The sophisticated infrastructure of Malaysia is a hallmark of excellence globally, the immense potential of Indonesia’s population and its flourishing sovereign Sukuk market remains captivating to many and the phenomenal market expansion rates in Pakistan and Bangladesh are widely envied.

Together, along with various other newcomers like the Maldives and Sri Lanka – which is looking to issue a sovereign Islamic paper – the Asian continent is expected to be at the forefront of the global Shariah compliant debt and equity markets by leveraging advanced and sophisticated regulations, and attracting masses of global investors into the region to subsequently build its rapport with other regions.

IFN will return to Kuala Lumpur with its prestigious IFN Asia Forum, a two-day event with a renewed focus on issuers and investors on the 23^rd -24^th April 2019.

PRESENTATION SLIDES

Presentation: Talent Development in Islamic finance

Zaineb Sefiani, Founder, Carrera Learning

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Pitch Playground - GlobalSadaqah

Umar Munshi, Founder, Ethis Group

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Pitch Playground - Hoolah

Arvin Singh, Co-Founder and COO, hoolah

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DAY 1 - Capital-raising

09:00 – 09:15

Welcome Remarks

09:15 – 09:30

Keynote Address

Adnan Zaylani, Assistant Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia

09:30 – 09:45

Keynote Interview

Interviewee: Dr. Bello Lawal Danbatta, Secretary-General, Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB)
Interviewer: Peter Godwin, Managing Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills

09:45 – 10:55

Opening Bell: Leading Corporates Discuss Funding and Capital-Raising Options

We examine funding in key sectors and industries and ask what represents effective corporate finance and capital-raising strategies across multiproduct areas and markets. What do corporates want and what can Islamic finance offer? How can the Malaysian GLC sector further employ and benefit from Islamic funding options? We ask a high-level panel to share their expertise and views.

Moderator:

Abdulkader Thomas, CEO, SHAPE Knowledge Services

Panelists:

Faridah Bakar Ali, CFO, Khazanah Nasional
Mohamed Nazri Omar, Managing Director/CEO, Danajamin Nasional
Mohamad Safri Shahul Hamid, Senior Managing Director and Deputy CEO, CIMB Islamic
Pavan Kaur, General Manager, Group Finance and Treasury, UMW Group
Simon Chen, Vice-President – Senior Analyst, Financial Institutions Group, Moody’s Investors Service

10:55 – 11:25

Coffee and Networking

11:25 – 12:50

IFN Fintech Huddle: Power Capital

What does technological innovation mean for capital-raising and financing for Shariah capital issuers? We discuss blockchain, ICOs and crowdfunding and identify what the next big tech shifts for raising money are.

Moderator:

Vineeta Tan, Managing Editor, Islamic Finance News

Panelists:

Abdul Fattah Yatim, Chairman, Malaysia’s National Standards Technical Committee on Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies
Aishath Muneeza, Board Shariah Committee Member, CIMB Islamic
Aznan Hasan, Deputy Chairman, Shariah Advisory Council, Securities Commission and Shariah Board Member, Wahed Invest
Basheer Ahmad, Senior Manager, Markets, Dubai Financial Services Authority
Joann Enriquez, CEO, Investment Account Platform
Wong Wai Ken, Country Manager (Malaysia), StashAway

12:50 – 14:00

Lunch and Networking

14:00 – 15:00

Sovereign, Multilateral and Supranational Issuers and the Islamic Market

We ask a leading panel for their views on sovereign and multilateral agency issuance and ask what Islamic funding facilities can offer governments, development banks and supranational organizations. What are these issuers looking for in terms of pricing, tenor, structure and distribution?

Moderator:

Abdulkader Thomas, CEO, SHAPE Knowledge Services

Panelists:

Angus Amran, Treasurer and Head, Financial Markets, RHB Investment Bank
Ayaz Ismail, Director – Wholesale Banking, CIMB Islamic
Delvin Chong, Senior Vice President, Treasury and Capital Markets, Cagamas
Lee Wan Mone, Executive Director, International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation
Nazzi Beck, Head – Islamic Banking, Asia, FAB Siraj

15:00 – 15:25

Issuer’s Perspectives

Moderator:

Amri Sofian, Chief Corporate and Investment Officer, Danajamin Nasional

Panelists:

Richard Ong, Executive Director, Malaysia Steel Works
Sonny Ho, Founder and Managing Director, Belleview Group Belleview Group

15:25 – 15:35

Presentation: Talent Development in Islamic finance

Zaineb Sefiani, Founder, Carrera Learning

15:35 – 16:25

Green Sukuk and Finance: Renewable Energy and Sustainable Projects

With SRI regulatory frameworks in place, the rise of stewardship and responsible investment, assets available and in many cases, fully Shariah compliant, green finance has a bright future. Through recent notable transactions we analyze product structures, investor demand, rating and reporting issues and ask whether green Sukuk is the way forward for funding sustainable and environmentally responsible projects and achieving sustainable development goals in Southeast Asia.

Moderator:

Azleena Idris, Head of Legal, KFH Malaysia

Panelists:

Azlin Ahmad, Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills
Chairil Nazri Ahmad, Head of Sector – Energy and Facilities Management, UiTM Holdings
Hatini Mat Husin, Senior Director/Head Debt, Markets and Advisory, Affin Hwang Capital
Lee Joo Wee, Head of Debt Markets, OCBC Malaysia
Rashyid Anwarudin, Vice-President, Group Sustainability and Quality Management, Sime Darby Plantations

16:25 – 17:00

Funding, Liquidity Issues and Supervision of Islamic Financial Institutions

We identify and discuss operational issues and challenges faced by Islamic financial institutions, including adherence to Basel III liquidity and IFSB regulatory requirements. What other supervisory and regulatory issues do Islamic financial institutions face and what are the solutions? What can regulatory capital Sukuk issuance and the use of tools such as commodity Murabahah offer Islamic financial institutions going forward?

Moderator:

Elias Moubarak, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins

Panelists:

Ahmad Shahriman Mohd Shariff, Director, Amanah Wholesale Banking, HSBC Amanah Malaysia
Roslan Ahmad, Chief Representative, DDGI
Shaiful Nizam Mohd Sharif, Head, Regulatory Audit, Affin Bank
Yeoh Xin Yi, Executive Director, Head of Financial Risk Management Services, KPMG Malaysia

17:00 – 17:30

Coffee and Networking

17:30

End of Day One

DAY 2 - Investors Day

09:10 – 09:25

Keynote Address

Zainal Izlan Zainal Abidin, Deputy Chief Executive, Securities Commission Malaysia

09:25 – 10:30

The Islamic Asset Management Industry: Challenges and Opportunities Going Forward

Where is the market today for Islamic asset management and from where will growth originate? Is Shariah compliant asset management a thematic investment strategy or a viable, self-supporting industry? Does the industry need to become more aligned to ESG/SRI? What is next for the Islamic ETF market? Through an engaging panel we seek answers. We also look at key challenges facing the industry, from product innovation to improving distribution channels through technology.

Moderator:

Rejina Rahim, Managing Director and Country Head, Nomura Asset Management Malaysia

Panelists:

Angeline Choo, Head of Southeast Asia and Greater China, S&P Dow Jones Indices
Hakan Ozyon, Senior Portfolio Manager, Global Ethical Fund
Hurriyah El Islamy, Executive Board Member, BPKH
Mohammad Hasif Murad, Investment Manager, Aberdeen Standard Islamic Investments
Shahariah Shaharudin, President, Saturna

10:30 – 11:00

Coffee and Networking

11:00 – 11:30

Gold – Opportunities for Financial Innovation

Recent Shariah rulings have provided opportunities for products based around gold. We take a detailed look at this interesting and innovative area.

Moderator:

Andrew Naylor, Director, Central Banks and Public Policy, World Gold Council

Panelists:

Jason Toussaint, Managing Director, Emergent Technology Holdings
John Durham, Manager – Depository, Gold Corporation, The Perth Mint
Mokhrazinim Mokhtar, Head of ArRahnu Business (Gold Pawn Broking-i), Bank Rakyat Malaysia

11:30 – 12:00

IFN Fintech Huddle: Digital Invasion – Rise of the Machines

Will robo-advisors take over traditional asset managers? Is the market ready for digital-only products? How are big data and AI influencing the discipline? What other technology is driving change in the asset management sector?

Moderator:

Johnny Mayo, Asia General Manager, SuperCharger

Panelists:

Mohd Izzat Fadhli Azman, Executive Director, Wahed Technologies
Ratna Hidayati, Data and Analytics Manager, Pegadaian
Robin Lee, CEO, HelloGold

12:00 – 12:35

IFN Fintech Huddle: Where's the money at?

What makes an ecosystem that promotes the successful integration of investors, accelerators and technology entrepreneurs?

Moderator:

Vineeta Tan, Managing Editor, IFN Fintech

Panelists:

Choong Fui Yu, CEO and Co-Founder, Kaodim
Johnny Mayo, Asia General Manager, SuperCharger
Tang Mun Wai, Manager of Fintech, Growth Ecosystem Development, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation

12:35 – 12:55

Pitch Playground

An exclusive opportunity to hear technology ventures from various funding stages to pitch their businesses and ideas.

Panelists:

Arvin Singh, Co-Founder and COO, hoolah
Umar Munshi, Founder, Ethis Group

12:55 – 14:00

Luncheon

14:00 – 15:00

Environmental, Socially Responsible Investing and Islamic Investment: Opportunities for Development and Growth

We examine responsible, environmental and green finance in Asia and ask how ethical and Islamic finance can potentially become closer interlinked. We also discuss how Southeast Asia can grow its existing ESG niche among asset managers and owners and what role Islamic and ESG asset management can play toward achieving sustainable development goals. Do green bonds and Sukuk offer viable long-term investments and how can the industry address the relative scarcity of credible climate-related and low-carbon investment opportunities? When will Asia see the launch of a socially conscious ETF?

Moderator:

Daud Vicary Abdullah, Managing Director, DVA Consulting

Panelists:

Angelia Chin Sharpe, CEO/Country Head, Malaysia and Brunei, BNP Paribas Asset Management
Bilal Parvaiz, Director, Islamic Business and Product Management, Standard Chartered Saadiq Malaysia
Cedric Rimaud, ASEAN Program Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative
Margie Ong, CEO, Thoughts in Gear
Rick Chau, Head of Asia Pacific, STOXX

15:00 – 15:45

Real Estate Investment and REITs in Southeast Asia: Opportunities for Islamic Investors

Through an expert panel we discuss the evolution of the real estate investment and REIT market in Southeast Asia. How has the REIT market performed, what can we expect in the coming year and what is current investor sentiment and appetite? We discuss the role of regulation, asset quality and diversification. We also analyze direct real estate investment and assess the opportunities on offer for Shariah compliant investors.

Moderator:

Nicholas Edmondes, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins

Panelists:

Abdullah Douleh, Vice-President and Head of Real Estate, Jadwa Investment
Jana Sehnalova, CEO, La Française Forum Securities
Jeyabalan Parasingam, Partner, Azimuth Global Partners
Zulhilmy Kamaruddin, Director, Investment Banking, RHB Banking Group

15:45 – 16:30

Innovation in Islamic Investment Management: Waqf

We discuss the growing importance of revitalizing Waqf through the development and use of innovative capital market instruments. We examine how, through innovative products and services, we can further develop Waqf assets in order to facilitate growth in the Islamic investment and asset management industry, thereby promoting financial inclusion and social development.

Moderator:

Aida Othman, Director, ZICO Shariah Advisory Services

Panelists:

Aiza Azreen Ahmad, Director, Strategic Development, Boost eWallet
Mohd Nazri Chik, Group Chief Shariah Officer, Bank Islam
Dr Ridzwan Bakar, Professional Lecturer, Multimedia Universiti, Treasurer, International Waqf Action Council (iWaqf)

16:30 – 17:30

Forum Close and Refreshments

FORUM KEYNOTES

Adnan Zaylani
Assistant Governor
Bank Negara Malaysia

Dr Bello Lawal Danbatta
Secretary-General
Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB)

Zainal Izlan Zainal Abidin
Deputy Chief Executive
Securities Commission Malaysia

FORUM SPEAKERS

Abdul Fattah Yatim
Chairman, Malaysia’s National Standards Technical Committee on Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies

Abdulkader Thomas
CEO, SHAPE Knowledge Services

Abdullah Douleh
Vice-President and Head of Real Estate, Jadwa Investment

Ahmad Shahriman Mohd Shariff
Director, Amanah Wholesale Banking, HSBC Amanah Malaysia

Aida Othman
Director, ZICO Shariah Advisory Services

Aishath Muneeza
Board Shariah Committee Member, CIMB Islamic

Aiza Azreen Ahmad
Director, Strategic Development, Boost eWallet

Amri Sofian
Chief Corporate and Investment Officer
Danajamin Nasional

Andrew Naylor
Director, Central Banks and Public Policy, World Gold Council

Angelia Chin Sharpe
CEO/Country Head, Malaysia and Brunei, BNP Paribas Asset Management

Angeline Choo
Head of Southeast Asia and Greater China, S&P Dow Jones Indices

Angus Amran
Treasurer and Head, Financial Markets, RHB Investment Bank

Arvin Singh
Co-Founder and COO, hoolah

Azleena Idris
Head of Legal, KFH Malaysia

Azlin Ahmad
Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills

Aznan Hasan
Deputy Chairman, Shariah Advisory Council, Securities Commission and Shariah Board Member
Wahed Invest

Basheer Ahmad
Senior Manager, Markets
Dubai Financial Services Authority

Bilal Parvaiz
Director, Islamic Business and Product Management, Standard Chartered Saadiq Malaysia

Chairil Nazri Ahmad
Head of Sector – Energy and Facilities Management, UiTM Holdings

Ayaz Ismail
Director – Wholesale Banking, CIMB Islamic

Cedric Rimaud
ASEAN Program Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative

Daud Vicary Abdullah
Managing Director, DVA Consulting

Delvin Chong
Senior Vice President, Treasury and Capital Markets, Cagamas

Elias Moubarak
Partner, Trowers & Hamlins

Faridah Bakar Ali
CFO, Khazanah Nasional

Choong Fui Yu
CEO and Co-Founder, Kaodim

Hakan Ozyon
Senior Portfolio Manager
Global Ethical Fund

Hurriyah El Islamy
Executive Board Member
BPKH

Jana Sehnalova
CEO, La Française Forum Securities

Jason Toussaint
Managing Director, Emergent Technology Holdings

Jeyabalan Parasingam
Partner, Azimuth Global Partners

Hatini Mat Husin
Senior Director/Head, Debt Markets and Advisory, Affin Hwang Capital

Joann Enriquez
CEO, Investment Account Platform

John Durham
Manager – Depository, Gold Corporation, The Perth Mint

Johnny Mayo
Asia General Manager, SuperCharger

Lee Joo Wee
Head of Debt Markets, OCBC Malaysia

Lee Wan Mone
Executive Director, International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation

Margie Ong
CEO, Thoughts in Gear

Mohammad Hasif Murad
Investment Manager, Aberdeen Standard Islamic Investments

Mohamed Nazri Omar
Managing Director/CEO
Danajamin Nasional

Mokhrazinim Mokhtar
Head of ArRahnu Business (Gold Pawn Broking-i), Bank Rakyat Malaysia

Mohamad Safri Shahul Hamid
Senior Managing Director and Deputy CEO, CIMB Islamic

Mohd Izzat Fadhli Azman
Executive Director, Wahed Technologies

Mohd Nazri Chik
Group Chief Shariah Officer, Bank Islam

Nazzi Beck
Head – Islamic Banking, Asia, FAB Siraj

Nicholas Edmondes
Partner, Trowers & Hamlins

Pavan Kaur
General Manager, Group Finance and Treasury
UMW Group

Peter Godwin
Managing Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills

Rashyid Anwarudin
Vice-President, Group Sustainability and Quality Management, Sime Darby Plantations

Ratna Hidayati
Data and Analytics Manager, Pegadaian

Rejina Rahim
Managing Director and Country Head, Nomura Asset Management Malaysia

Richard Ong
Executive Director, Malaysia Steel Works

Rick Chau
Head of Asia Pacific, STOXX

Dr Ridzwan Bakar
Professional Lecturer, Multimedia Universiti, Treasurer, International Waqf Action Council (iWaqf)

Robin Lee
CEO, HelloGold

Roslan Ahmad
Chief Representative, DDGI

Shahariah Shaharudin
President, Saturna

Simon Chen
Vice-President – Senior Analyst, Financial Institutions Group, Moody’s Investors Service

Sonny Ho
Founder and Managing Director, Belleview Group Belleview Group

Tang Mun Wai
Manager of Fintech, Growth Ecosystem Development, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation

Umar Munshi
Founder, Ethis Group

Vineeta Tan
Managing Editor, Islamic Finance News

Wong Wai Ken
Country Manager (Malaysia), StashAway

Yeoh Xin Yi
Executive Director, Head of Financial Risk Management Services, KPMG Malaysia

Zaineb Sefiani
Founder
Carrera Learning

Zulhilmy Kamaruddin
Director, Investment Banking, RHB Banking Group

ADVISORY BOARD

Angelia Chin Sharpe
CEO and Country Head, Malaysia and Brunei/ICBU
BNP Paribas Asset Management

Ali Allawala
CEO
Standard Chartered Saadiq

Arsalaan Ahmed
CEO
HSBC Amanah

Azleena Idris
VP and Head of Legal
Kuwait Finance House

Eqhwan Mokhzanee Muhammad
CEO
AmBank Islamic

Hakan Ozyon
Senior Portfolio Manager
Global Ethical Fund

Masumi Hamahira
Advisor, Islamic Banking Window/ICBU
MUFG Bank (Malaysia)

Mohamed Nazri Omar
Managing Director/CEO
Danajamin Nasional

Ramlie Kamsari
CEO
Nomura Islamic Asset Management

Syed Alwi Mohamed Sultan
President/CEO
Agro Bank

Syed Mashafuddin Syed Badarudin
CEO
CIMB-Principal Islamic Asset Management

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IFN Asia Forum 2018

Acknowledged by the global industry as one of the most important finance gatherings in the region, IFN Asia Forum will be back in Kuala Lumpur in May 2018. Adopting a new one-day format, IFN Asia will deliver greater impact through a mix of panel sessions, onstage interviews and interactive sessions running concurrently with multiple streams dedicated to the most pertinent and talked-about segments of the industry.

Anchoring some of the most important Islamic financial markets globally, Asia continues to be a region of prime significance to the global Islamic finance community: the sophisticated infrastructure of Malaysia is a hallmark of excellence globally, the immense potential of Indonesia’s population remains captivating to many, the phenomenal expansion rates in Pakistan and Bangladesh are widely envied, relative newcomers such as the Maldives and Sri Lanka are pushing full steam ahead to make their own mark while Brunei is preparing to make a big splash in international waters.

The rollout of new regulations by the likes of Malaysia and Indonesia underscores the solid commitment governments in the region have for Islamic finance. The unabating regulatory support plus the rising affluence of the region’s favorable demographics are core to Asia’s Islamic finance success story, including being the most frequent and largest Sukuk issuer (sovereign and corporate, domestic and international) and the biggest Family Takaful market and having a vibrant Islamic asset management sector as well as a growing banking market. The story has now become even more fascinating as the region is being swept by a strong fintech undercurrent.

With fintech investment in the Asia Pacific region surging, even surpassing that of the US, Asia is the one to watch for new innovations; more significantly, Asia is scaling up to be the home of Islamic fintech revolution. Giving their Middle Eastern counterparts a run for their money, Malaysia and Indonesia are racing to become the fintech destination for Islamic finance, creating an environment conducive and attractive to Islamic fintech start-ups from around the world with new regulations and a focused approach.

Brimming with exciting activities and promising progress, IFN Asia Forum 2018 will provide a platform for international players to engage with local industry stalwarts in lively and constructive discussion about the opportunities and challenges that lie within the Asian Islamic finance market.

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Testimonials

It was a pleasure meeting other panelists and learning from their rich experience. Look forward to staying in touch. Last but not the least, congratulations to the IFN team for organizing a very successful event.

Ali Allawala

CEO, Standard Chartered Saadiq

I thought that we had a good session, which laid a good foundation for the rest of the day.

Ashraf Mohammed

Assistant General Counsel, Asian Development Bank

A quick note to thank you for the invitation to speak, and congratulations on a forum very well organized! Glad to have had the time for knowledge-sharing.

Hazwan Alif Abdul Rahman

CEO, CMC Engineering

Thank you for the invitation to speak at this event and for the very good organization and attendance.

Mohamed Damak

Global Head of Islamic Finance, S&P Global Ratings

Thank you so much for inviting. I really enjoyed myself. The event was so well organized too. So grand. Well done!

Sharifah Bakar Ali

General Manager, Group Business Development, UEM Group

Thank you for the kind message, job made very easy with a great set of panelists. I particularly enjoyed your explanation of Gen-Y behavior, it was very insightful.

Arsalaan Ahmed

CEO, HSBC Amanah

It was my pleasure. Many thanks Andrew. I enjoyed it and felt the discussions were relevant.

Daud Vicary Abdullah

Managing Director, DVA Consulting

A big thank you to you and your team is in order for a job well done.

Ashraf Gomma Ali

Director/Regional Head, Shariah and Governance, CIMB Islamic

It’s always a pleasure to work with you and the team, Andrew, and I thank you for inviting me to moderate the session. We thought that the event was extremely good and the attendance supports this view. The sessions were all very interesting and there was a very positive vibe throughout.

Lawrence Oliver

Deputy CEO, DDCAP Group

Congratulations on yet another successful event! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to contribute to the event. We look forward to be of service at the next opportunity!

Simon Chen

Vice-President - Senior Analyst, Financial Institutions Group, Moody’s Investors Service

A very well-organized and attended event. Interesting times ahead for Malaysia. Likewise, looking forward to working with you and the REDmoney team soon, thanks.

Yeoh Teik Leng

Head, Structured Finance and Loan Markets, Capital Markets Group, AmInvestment Bank

Well done to REDmoney for a well-organized event.

Faridah Bakar Ali

Director and CFO, Khazanah Nasional

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23rd - 24th April 2019, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Date: 23rd & 24th April 2019

Venue: Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Attendees: 779

Speakers: 68 Speakers

Forum Sponsors

LEAD PARTNER

MULTILATERAL STRATEGIC PARTNERS

STRATEGIC EXCHANGE PARTNER

PARTNERS

AN AUDIENCE WITH

MEDIA PARTNERS

Last Visit to Kuala Lumpur

For any inquiries contact us

23^rd - 24^th April 2019, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Date: 23^rd & 24^th April 2019