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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

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 23rd -24th April 2019.

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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 Mohamad Zahid, Assistant Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia

Adnan Zaylani
Assistant Governor
Bank Negara Malaysia

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

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

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

Zainal Izlan Zainal Abidin
Deputy Chief Executive
Securities Commission Malaysia

FORUM SPEAKERS

Abdul-Fattah-Yatim

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

Abdulkader Thomas, Group CEO, SHAPE™ Knowledge Services

Abdulkader Thomas
CEO, SHAPE Knowledge Services

Abdulla-Douleh

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

Ahmad Shahriman Mohd Shariff, CEO, CIMB Islamic

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

Aida-Othman

Aida Othman
Director, ZICO Shariah Advisory Services

Aishath-Muneeza

Aishath Muneeza
Board Shariah Committee Member, CIMB Islamic

Aiza-Azreen-Ahmad

Aiza Azreen Ahmad
Director, Strategic Development, Boost eWallet

spk_Amri Sofian

Amri Sofian
Chief Corporate and Investment Officer
Danajamin Nasional

spk_Andrew-Naylor

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

Angelia-Chin-Sharpe

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

Angeline-Choo

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

Angus Salim Amran Group Treasurer, RHB Banking Group

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

Arvin-Singh

Arvin Singh
Co-Founder and COO, hoolah

Director, Corporate Services, PayNet

Azleena Idris
Head of Legal, KFH Malaysia

Azlin Ahmad, Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills

Azlin Ahmad
Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills

Dr. Aznan Hasan, Associate Professor in Islamic Law and the former Head of Islamic Law Department, Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, IIUM

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

Basheer Ahmad, Senior Manager, Dubai Financial Services Authority

Basheer Ahmad
Senior Manager, Markets
Dubai Financial Services Authority

Bilal Parvaiz, Director, Islamic Business & Head Product Management, Standard Chartered Saadiq

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

Chairil-Nazri-Ahmad

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

Ayaz

Ayaz Ismail
Director – Wholesale Banking, CIMB Islamic

Cedric Rimaud, Climate Finance Specialist

Cedric Rimaud
ASEAN Program Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative

Daud-Vicary-Abdullah-19

Daud Vicary Abdullah
Managing Director, DVA Consulting

Delvin Chong, Senior Vice President, Treasury & Markets, Cagamas

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

Elias Moubarak, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins

Elias Moubarak
Partner, Trowers & Hamlins

Faridah Bakar Ali, Chief Financial Officer, Khazanah Nasional

Faridah Bakar Ali
CFO, Khazanah Nasional

Choong-Fui-Yu

Choong Fui Yu
CEO and Co-Founder, Kaodim

Hakan Ozyon Chief Executive Officer - Hejaz Group

Hakan Ozyon
Senior Portfolio Manager
Global Ethical Fund

Dr Hurriyah El Islamy, Executive Board Member, Badan Pengelola Keuangan Haji (BPKH)

Hurriyah El Islamy
Executive Board Member
BPKH

Jana-Sehnalova

Jana Sehnalova
CEO, La Française Forum Securities

JasonToussaint

Jason Toussaint
Managing Director, Emergent Technology Holdings

jeyabalan-parasingam

Jeyabalan Parasingam
Partner, Azimuth Global Partners

Hatini Mat Husain, Senior Director/Head Debt Markets Advisory, Affin Hwang Investment Bank

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

Joann Enriquez, Chief Executive Officer, Investment Account Platform

Joann Enriquez
CEO, Investment Account Platform

John-Durham

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

Johnny-Mayo

Johnny Mayo
Asia General Manager, SuperCharger

LEE-JOO_WEE

Lee Joo Wee
Head of Debt Markets, OCBC Malaysia

Lee-Wan-Mone

Lee Wan Mone
Executive Director, International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation

Margie Ong, CEO, Thoughts in Gear

Margie Ong
CEO, Thoughts in Gear

Mohammad-Hasif-Murad

Mohammad Hasif Murad
Investment Manager, Aberdeen Standard Islamic Investments

MohamedNazriOmar

Mohamed Nazri Omar
Managing Director/CEO
Danajamin Nasional

Mokhrazinim-Mokhtar

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

Mohamad-Safri-Shahul-Hamid

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

Mohd-Izzat-Fadhli

Mohd Izzat Fadhli Azman
Executive Director, Wahed Technologies

Mohd-Nazri-Chik

Mohd Nazri Chik
Group Chief Shariah Officer, Bank Islam

Nazzi

Nazzi Beck
Head – Islamic Banking, Asia, FAB Siraj

Nicholas Edmondes, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins

Nicholas Edmondes
Partner, Trowers & Hamlins

Pavan-Kaur

Pavan Kaur
General Manager, Group Finance and Treasury
UMW Group

Peter-Godwin

Peter Godwin
Managing Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills

Rashyid-Redza

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

Ratna-Hidayati

Ratna Hidayati
Data and Analytics Manager, Pegadaian

Rejina Rahim, Founder, Wahine Capital

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

Richard-Ong

Richard Ong
Executive Director, Malaysia Steel Works

Rick-Chau

Rick Chau
Head of Asia Pacific, STOXX

Dr-Ridzwan-Bakar

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

SPK_Robin

Robin Lee
CEO, HelloGold

Roslan Ahmad, Chief Representative, DDGI Limited 

Roslan Ahmad
Chief Representative, DDGI

Shahariah Shaharudin, President, Saturna

Shahariah Shaharudin
President, Saturna

Simon Chen, Vice President – Strategy & Business Management, Moody's Investors Service

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

Sonny-Ho

Sonny Ho
Founder and Managing Director, Belleview Group Belleview Group

Tang-Mun-Wai

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

spk_UmarMunshi

Umar Munshi
Founder, Ethis Group

Vineeta Tan, Managing Editor, Islamic Finance News

Vineeta Tan
Managing Editor, Islamic Finance News

Wong-Wai-Ken

Wong Wai Ken
Country Manager (Malaysia), StashAway

Yeoh-Xin-Yi

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

Zaineb Sefiani, Founder, Carrera Learning

Zaineb Sefiani
Founder
Carrera Learning

spk_Zulhilmy

Zulhilmy Kamaruddin
Director, Investment Banking, RHB Banking Group

ADVISORY BOARD

Angelia-Chin-Sharpe

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

Ali Allawala, Global Head – Islamic Retail Banking, Standard Chartered Bank

Ali Allawala
CEO
Standard Chartered Saadiq

ArsalaanAhmed-2019

Arsalaan Ahmed
CEO
HSBC Amanah

Director, Corporate Services, PayNet

Azleena Idris
VP and Head of Legal
Kuwait Finance House

Eqhwan Mokhzanee, Chief Executive Officer, AmIslamic Bank

Eqhwan Mokhzanee Muhammad
CEO
AmBank Islamic

Hakan Ozyon Chief Executive Officer - Hejaz Group

Hakan Ozyon
Senior Portfolio Manager
Global Ethical Fund

MasumiHamahira

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

MohamedNazriOmar

Mohamed Nazri Omar
Managing Director/CEO
Danajamin Nasional

Ramlie-Kamsari

Ramlie Kamsari
CEO
Nomura Islamic Asset Management

SyedAlwi-event-agro

Syed Alwi Mohamed Sultan
President/CEO
Agro Bank

Syed-Mashafuddin

Syed Mashafuddin Syed Badarudin
CEO
CIMB-Principal Islamic Asset Management

FLOOR PLAN

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Forum Sponsors

LEAD PARTNER

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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

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

Fax: (966-12) 644 4427

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.icd-ps.org

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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.

 

Contact us at:

Twitter: @ITFCCORP
Facebook: @ITFCCORP
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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STRATEGIC EXCHANGE PARTNER

Bursa Malaysia

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About Us

Bursa Malaysia aspires to be ASEAN’s leading, responsible and globally-connected marketplace.

Overview

Bursa Malaysia is an exchange holding company incorporated in 1976 and listed in 2005, and has grown to be one of the largest bourses in ASEAN today. We operate and regulate a fully-integrated exchange offering a comprehensive range of exchange-related facilities.
The exchange comprises a Main Market, the ACE Market and the LEAP (Leading Entrepreneur Accelerator Platform) Market, catering to companies at differing milestones of their corporate journey. Collectively, the three markets host more than 900 listed companies across 60 economic activities.

Bursa Malaysia is guided by our mission to provide easy access to diversified, impactful products and services tailored to the differing requirements of both domestic and foreign market participants. Our comprehensive product range includes equities, derivatives, futures and options, offshore and Islamic assets; and is complemented by a suite of exchange-related services such as listing, trading, clearing, settlement and depository. Other investment option offerings include collective investment schemes such as exchange-traded funds, REITs, exchange-traded bonds and Sukuk and business trusts.

Bursa Malaysia is a global leader in Islamic capital market innovations, and has pioneered several initiatives catering to the requirements of discerning investors, including Bursa Malaysia-i — the world’s first end-to-end Shariah-compliant investing platform; Bursa Suq-Al-Sila’, a Shariah compliant commodities trading platform; as well as Islamic Securities Selling and Buying – Negotiated Transaction, a Shariah compliant alternative to securities borrowing and lending.

On the derivatives front, Bursa Malaysia’s crude palm oil futures contract is acknowledged as the global price benchmark for the palm oil industry today, and has effectively positioned Malaysia as the global premier market for palm oil futures trading.

Bursa Malaysia is committed to ensuring that sustainability is incorporated into all aspects of our business through our integrated sustainability strategy. In 2014, the exchange introduced the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index to encourage sustainable business practices among Malaysian companies and create tangible impact across the wider capital market. Our commitment to sustainability was further enhanced in 2015 when Bursa Malaysia joined the United Nations’ Sustainable Stock Exchanges initiative.

In our journey toward our aspiration to be a leading, responsible marketplace in ASEAN with global connectivity, Bursa Malaysia remains steadfast in its mission. As a high-performing organization, Bursa Malaysia embraces a data-driven culture and continues to harness innovation and technology in our pursuit of excellence. Our continuous efforts toward regional leadership and global connectivity are strengthened by strategic partnerships built on the principles of mutual value creation. Focused on the collective interests of all our stakeholders, Bursa Malaysia remains committed to continuous efforts in ‘Creating Opportunities, Growing Value’.

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PARTNERS

Bank Rakyat

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BANK RAKYAT

Bank Rakyat was established on the 28th September 1954 under the Cooperative Ordinance and has now established a reputation as the biggest Islamic cooperative bank in Malaysia. The transformation in 2002 of the bank from a conventional banking system to a banking system based on Shariah has enabled the bank to record encouraging profits year after year.

We continue to expand our product range and customer facilities that are varied and innovative. The products and facilities include consumer banking, commercial financing, savings and investments as well as financial planning products to satisfy the many demands of a wide spectrum of modern-day customers.

We have received various accolades as an industry player and an outstanding cooperative organization in Malaysia as well as internationally.

To date, we have 147 branches with more than 1,000 automated teller machines and cash deposit machines and 184 Ar-Rahnu X’Change outlets nationwide. Bank Rakyat also operates a contact centre, tele-Rakyat, that can be reached at 1-300-80-5454 (toll-free) and the iRakyat internet banking service at www.irakyat.com.my. We can also be reached via Facebook at www.facebook.com/myBANKRAKYAT and Instagram at instagram.com/myBANKRAKYAT.

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Carrera Learning

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Carrera Learning is an innovative e-learning platform enabling users and companies to build their Islamic finance capabilities. We have extensive experience working with world-class financial institutions and organizations as well as professionals.

The Carrera Learning platform is part of Islamic Finance Navigator.

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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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Eiger

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Eiger Trading Advisors (Eiger) is a UK-based asset-trading and technology company founded in 2008, which specializes as an intermediary in Islamic financial products.

As a leading intermediary and technology provider within the commodity Murabahah space, Eiger has the unique capabilities to deliver Shariah compliant commodity trading solutions through the Eiger Trading Platform (ETP), a web-based trading system, that we tailor to our bank clients’ exact operational requirements.

The ETP automates the structuring and execution of Islamic banking products for wholesale and retail commodity-backed transactions, including two new enhanced modules:

  • ETP Retail – A 24/7 STP platform designed to automate the end-to-end commodity Murabahah transactions underpinning retail banking products such as deposits, loans, CASA, credit cards
  • ETP Client Reach – A bespoke middle and back office module designed to streamline Islamic treasury and derivative transactions, including execution and documentation with our clients’ clients.

Eiger is authorized and regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority, and is both a member of the London Metal Exchange and an associate of the London Platinum and Palladium Market.

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Eternal Asset Management

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Eternal Asset Management (EAM) is an Australia-based investment manager that specializes in ultra ethical and socially responsible investments, particularly Shariah compliant investments. It prides itself in being an ethical investment manager that establishes and grows world-class investment funds.
EAM’s goal is to build long-term wealth by investing in an ethical manner, without compromising the values and beliefs of its clients who are invested in a broad range of active strategies across equities, compliant income, multi-assets, alternatives and real estate.
Providing ethical and Shariah compliant investment opportunities enable EAM to not only capture financial returns for clients but also to realize intrinsic returns not replicated elsewhere.

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First Abu Dhabi Bank

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FAB, the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest and safest institutions, offers an extensive range of tailor-made solutions, and products and services, to provide a customized experience. Through its strategic offerings, it looks to meet the banking needs of customers across the world via its market-leading corporate and investment banking and personal banking franchises.

Headquartered in Abu Dhabi in Khalifa Business Park, the bank’s international network spans five continents, providing the global relationships, expertise and financial strength to support local, regional and international businesses seeking to do business at home and abroad. In line with its commitment to put customers first, to ‘Grow Stronger’, FAB will continually invest in people and technology to create the most customer-friendly banking experience, and will support the growth ambitions of its stakeholders across countries in which the bank operates.

To empower its customers and clients to ‘Grow Stronger’, FAB initiated a powerful movement, which goes beyond banking. The ‘Grow Stronger’ movement represents the bank’s promise to support its stakeholders’ goals and growth ambitions, providing ideas, tools and expertise to help them become stronger.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

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Operating from 27 offices across Asia Pacific, EMEA and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice. We provide many of the world’s most important organizations with access to market-leading dispute resolution, transactional and finance (including Islamic finance) legal advice, combined with expertise in a number of global industry sectors, including energy, natural resources, infrastructure, technology and financial services.

Herbert Smith Freehills currently has some 1,500 lawyers in Asia Pacific, advising clients on complex corporate disputes and finance matters from offices in Bangkok, Beijing, Hong Kong, Jakarta*, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo, and in Australia from Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Our strong relationships with companies, financial buyers, funders and regulators, both regionally and internationally, will help you navigate new markets with ease.

*In Jakarta, Herbert Smith Freehills’s international counsel practice is alongside our affiliate firm, Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung, one of Indonesia’s leading commercial and corporate law firms.

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HSBC Amanah

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When it comes to Islamic finance, HSBC Malaysia has led the way by becoming the first internationally-owned bank to launch an Islamic banking window in 1994. In 2008, HSBC Amanah Malaysia was the first internationally-owned bank to be incorporated as an Islamic banking subsidiary in Malaysia.

Since then, HSBC Amanah has led in developing the Islamic finance industry across product, proposition and future market development and is a recognized leader in Sukuk issuance, green and sustainable financing and international transactions.

HSBC Amanah is a founding member of the Value-Based Intermediation Community of Practitioners championed by Bank Negara Malaysia and continues to drive sustainable leadership in Malaysia. The bank has won many notable accolades including the ‘Islamic ESG Bank of the Year’ award for the third consecutive year as part of The Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards. Know more about HSBC Amanah here: https://www.hsbcamanah.com.my/

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IdealRatings

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IdealRatings was incorporated in 2006 in San Francisco with a corporate objective to provide SRI/ESG and Shariah compliant solutions to ethical investors and enable them to identify such instruments across different asset classes in the global market. IdealRatings serves clients in over 30 countries with a range of capital market solutions including:

  • Equities – A web-based platform covering over 40,000 stocks, where fund managers can screen equities using different, custom-built ESG/SRI/Responsible Investments and Shariah rulebooks or guidelines. This solution caters to different purification calculation methodologies with a comprehensive set of reports for fund managers to manage their portfolio.
  • REITs – Global coverage of all listed REITs that could be screened in accordance with different standard Shariah rulebooks or guidelines.
  • Indexes – Co-branded and jointly marketed by FTSE-Russell Indexes and a separate series with Thomson Reuters for the global markets, designed for fund management and investment benchmarking. In addition, IdealRatings is able to provide custom-built indexes for the fund management industry.
  • Sukuk – A unique solution which includes the global Sukuk and a pioneering Sukuk-screening solution that enables fund managers to customize their Sukuk selection in accordance to their Shariah rulebook, guidelines or investment preference, and
  • Brokerage – The solution provides broking houses the ability to screen global equity markets, a technical analysis of the markets and equities, buy/sell/hold recommendations and purification amounts.
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Macquarie

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Macquarie Group is a global diversified financial group. It acts primarily as an investment intermediary for institutional, corporate and retail clients and counterparties around the world.

Macquarie Group has built a uniquely diversified business since its inception in 1969. It has established leading market positions as a global specialist in a wide range of sectors, including resources, agriculture and commodities, green energy, conventional energy and infrastructure, with a deep knowledge of Asia Pacific financial markets.

Macquarie Group’s diverse range of services provides clients with asset management and finance, banking, advisory and risk and capital solutions across debt, equity and commodities.

Founded in 1969, Macquarie employs 14,469 people in over 25 countries. As of the 31st March 2018, Macquarie had assets under management of US$381.8 billion.

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MBSB Bank

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MBSB Bank, formerly known as Asian Finance Bank (AFB), is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia Building Society (MBSB). It is the second-largest fully-fledged Islamic bank in the country and it aspires to be a financial institution that is committed toward providing innovative financial products and services to its customers as well as being an organization that contributes to societal wellbeing. MBSB Bank is steadfast in being ahead of the curve, as it is progressively enhancing its digital capacity and looking into product differentiation to strengthen its foothold in the ever-challenging financial industry.

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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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MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Berhad

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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG)’s banking subsidiary, MUFG Bank (Malaysia), or formerly known as Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (Malaysia), has been providing services to Malaysian and Japanese corporations since 1957.

Over the past 60 years, we have strengthened our presence in Malaysia with an increased number of new customers as well as long-term relationships with a large number of Japanese investors. MUFG Bank (Malaysia) enjoys the strong support of MUFG Bank. MUFG has a 125-year tradition in international and domestic banking. Our customers enjoy access to MUFG’s global network and services of 2,000 offices spanning more than 50 countries.

In recognition of the growing significance of Islamic finance in the global market, MUFG established an Islamic banking arm in Malaysia in 2008, making it the first Japanese bank to offer Islamic banking products and services.

In 2014, MUFG launched a US$500 million multicurrency Sukuk program and set a landmark by issuing the world’s first yen-denominated Sukuk. In 2015, MUFG established Islamic banking capabilities at its branch in the Dubai International Financial Centre to better serve customers in the EMEA region.

With the twin hubs in Malaysia and Dubai, MUFG is committed to supporting clients by offering a comprehensive suite of Shariah compliant banking products and services, including financing, deposits, derivatives, securitization as well as advisory services.

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S&P Dow Jones Indices

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S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) is the largest global resource for essential index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than products based on indices from any other provider in the world. Since Charles Dow invented the first index in 1884, S&P DJI has become home to over one million indices across the spectrum of asset classes that have helped define the way investors measure and trade the markets.

S&P DJI has the longest history of providing Islamic market indices since the launch of DJIM World Index, the world’s first Shariah compliant benchmark in 1999. In 2006, the Dow Jones Sukuk Index was launched, which became the first index to track the performance of global Islamic fixed income securities.

Nowadays, S&P DJI offers two highly visible and widely used index families for Shariah compliant investors: The DJ Islamic Market (DJIM) Indices and S&P Shariah Indices. The two index families include thousands of broad-market, blue-chip, fixed-income and strategy and thematic indices that have passed rules-based screens for Shariah compliance and are the most visible and widely-used set of Shariah compliant benchmarks in the world. A majority of the largest asset managers in the Middle East, Southeast Asia as well as major banks/asset managers in Europe and the US that serve a Shariah clientele utilize S&P DJI to construct Shariah compliant investment strategies.

S&P DJI is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji/.

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Standard Chartered Saadiq

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Standard Chartered became the first international bank in Malaysia to offer Islamic banking products in 1993 and Standard Chartered Saadiq was incorporated in 2008 as a fully-fledged Islamic banking subsidiary. Since then, the Saadiq franchise has grown from strength to strength, launching several first-to-market Islamic products such as commodity Murabahah, profit rate swaps, cross-currency swaps, forward rate agreements and Islamic trade and supply chain propositions. Saadiq is also one of nine Islamic banks to form Bank Negara Malaysia’s Community of Practitioners for its value-based intermediation initiative.

Saadiq has won local and international recognition for its strong record of performance and modern innovation-driven approach to Islamic banking.

For more information, please call our call center at 03-7711 8888 or 1300 88 8888, or log on to our website at www.sc.com/my/saadiq.

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The Perth Mint

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The Perth Mint (the Mint) is Australia’s largest and most highly accredited precious metals enterprise. Through its diverse operations and trusted products and services, it develops markets and creates demand for Australian precious metals the world over. Operating the leading refinery in the southern hemisphere and the only facility in Australia accredited for gold and silver by the London Bullion Market Association, the Mint maintains endorsements from commodity trading centers in London, New York, Tokyo, Shanghai and Dubai. Each year, the Mint exports US$14 billion-worth of bullion bars and coins to institutional and private investors located in 130 countries and, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, it issues legal tender commemoratives on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia and surrounding nations for collectors.

Wholly owned by the government of Western Australia, the Mint offers the world’s only precious metals investment and storage program guaranteed by a sovereign entity and currently manages US$3 billion-worth of metals on behalf of 30,000 clients. Committed to sharing the remarkable story of gold with the global community, the Mint also hosts a premier tourist destination.

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Trowers & Hamlins

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Trowers & Hamlins is an international law firm with over 150 partners and more than 900 people located across the UK, the Middle East and the Far East providing a full-service integrated offering to clients with local knowledge and expertise at its core.

Our distinguishing feature is that with 25 years of experience in the UK and the Middle East, we have a depth of knowledge of the Islamic finance industry that covers the entire spectrum from regulatory and corporate governance to capital market issuances and real estate investment. Our international team of multidisciplinary specialists will guide you on structuring your Shariah compliant activities to help you achieve a successful outcome.

With our growing office in Kuala Lumpur, our team now advises on Islamic investments, financings and products across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

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VG

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About VG

It’s as simple as … partnering with people you trust

We are one of Jersey’s largest independent and privately owned providers of fiduciary and administration services. Our independence allows us to act quickly and decisively to create and administer the right solutions for our clients.

We have significant experience and a deep understanding of Shariah compliant structures and transactions including funds, Sukuk and private trusts, and have particular expertise in the administration of Shariah compliant structures used to purchase and manage multimillion dollar commercial properties in the UK and elsewhere in the world.

Our award-winning Islamic finance team has supported the needs of entrepreneurs, families and institutions for over 35 years. We work with clients and advisors based in the GCC and the wider
Middle East region, as well as in Africa and Asia.

We actively support the Islamic finance community and hold memberships with the Arab Bankers Association and Arab–British Chamber of Commerce.

To find out more and for details of the legal and regulatory status of VG, please visit www.vg.je.

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Wahed Invest

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Wahed is the first automated Shariah compliant wealth advisor in the world. With thousands of clients across the UK and the US, Wahed has made Halal investing more efficient and accessible. The firm’s proprietary technology has been designed and developed for ease of use, accessibility and global scalability. This year, Wahed Invest is making its mark globally and will now onboard users across 100-plus countries. Islamic investors across the world will soon be able to invest in line with their values. Wahed is working hard to be licensed and launched in Malaysia in the very near future and we look forward to serving Malaysia’s Islamic investment needs soon.

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World Gold Council

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The World Gold Council is the market development organization for the gold industry. Our purpose is to stimulate and sustain demand for gold, provide industry leadership and be the global authority on the gold market.

We develop gold-backed solutions, services and products based on authoritative market insight and we work with a range of partners to put our ideas into action. As a result, we create structural shifts in demand for gold across key market sectors. We provide insights into the international gold markets, helping people to understand the wealth preservation qualities of gold and its role in meeting the social and environmental needs of society.

Based in the UK, with operations in India, the Far East, Europe and the US, the World Gold Council is an association whose members include the world’s leading and most forward-thinking gold mining companies.

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Danajamin

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Danajamin Nasional is Malaysia’s first and only financial guarantee insurer. We were established in May 2009 to be a financial guarantor and a catalyst to stimulate and further develop the Malaysian bond/Sukuk market. We provide financial guarantee insurance for bonds and Sukuk issuances to viable Malaysian companies to enable access to the corporate bond market.

Jointly owned by Minister of Finance Incorporated (50%) and Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia (50%), Danajamin is rated ‘AAA’ by both RAM Rating Services and Malaysian Rating Corporation. Credit Guarantee Corporation is a financial institution majority-owned by Bank Negara Malaysia.

Danajamin is regulated and supervised by Bank Negara Malaysia under the Financial Services Act 2013.

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MEDIA PARTNERS

AlHuda CIBE

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AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics is working diligently and under vigilance shariah
compliant standards since its inception. AlHuda CIBE was established in 2005 and Mr. Zubair Mughal is its
Chief Executive Officer. AlHuda CIBE has been accredited as a distinguished service provider due to our
notable services, team of dedicated professionals and one stop solutions of Islamic banking and finance.
Our aim is to provide state-of-the-art and science services of Islamic banking and finance worldwide.
AlHuda head office is in UAE and regional offices are in Pakistan and in South Africa. AlHuda CIBE is
omnipresent worldwide for its various services:

  • Advisory & Consultancy
  • Research & Development
  • Education & Capacity Building
  • Shariah Advisory
  • Publications & Events

Website link: www.alhudacibe.com

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OIC TODAY

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OIC TODAY is a specialised business and investment magazine that was officially launched during the Tenth Session of the Islamic Summit Conference held in Putrajaya, Malaysia in October 2003. The launch of the magazine was timely in response to the increasing needs of the Islamic nations whose cooperation in trade that time did not meet those needs.

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Oxford Business Group

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Oxford Business Group (OBG) is a global research and consultancy company with a presence in over 30 countries, from the Middle East, Africa and Asia to the Americas. A distinctive and respected provider of on-the-ground intelligence on many of the world’s fastest growing markets, OBG has offices in London, Berlin, Dubai and Istanbul, and a network of local bureaus across the countries in which we operate.

Through its range of products, OBG offers comprehensive and accurate analysis of macroeconomic and sectoral developments, including banking, capital markets, tourism, energy, transport, industry and ICT. OBG provides business intelligence to its subscribers through multiple platforms: Economic News and Views, OBG Business Barometer – CEO Survey, Roundtables and conferences, Global Platform – exclusive video interviews, The Report publications and its Consultancy division.

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Trade Finance Global

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Trade Finance Global (TFG) assists companies with raising debt finance. While we can access many traditional forms of finance, we specialise in alternative finance and complex funding solutions related to international trade. We help companies to raise finance in ways that is sometimes out of reach for mainstream lenders.

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The Business Year (TBY)

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The Business Year (TBY) is a global media group specializing in economic news, research on national economies, and business intelligence across emerging markets. With operations in over 35 countries, we bring first-hand insights to investors, businesses, and governments worldwide.

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True Banking

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True Banking is a Bi-Monthly magazine working to deliver Islamic banking & financial services with specific focus on research development, market analysis, training and advancements. The prime aim of True Banking is to create awareness of Islamic banking and finance in the masses and to make available a platform to get the latest news, innovations and updates of national and international banking and finance industry. It is an addition to our achievements towards developing and promoting Shariah compliant financial industry worldwide.

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Last Visit to Kuala Lumpur

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

Norazilla-Md -Tahir 2017

Enjoyable session, good networking avenue. Good platform to keep up with current ongoings.

Norazilla Md Tahir
CFO, Cagamas

Khairul Nizam 2017

Insightful high-quality discussions at IFN Asia Forum 2017 will certainly help to promote the enhanced agility of the international Islamic finance industry especially in navigating the ever-changing dynamics of finance markets. The forum was particularly successful in highlighting that human capital development is a key prerequisite to enhance the industry’s agility and needs to be supported by a robust quality framework for learning and development – which is at the core of our work in Finance Accreditation Agency that we carry out globally.

Khairul Nizam
CEO, Finance Accreditation Agency

Noor Shima 2017

A good platform for Islamic financiers to share knowledge and experience. Kudos to the organizers!

Noor Shima Noh
Head, Risk Management, Alkhair International Islamic

Azleena 2017

For anyone who wants to see, hear and feel the pulse of Islamic finance, this is a great yearly Islamic finance event not to be missed. The FinTech Day is something new, fresh and exciting. Prepare to be disrupted!

Azleena Idris
Former Deputy Director of Islamic Banking, Bank Negara Malaysia; Consultant, SHAPE Knowledge

Rafe 2017

The pleasure was all mine. I enjoyed the forum and it was well attended. Will be happy to support this event in future.

Rafe Haneef
CEO, CIMB Islamic Bank

Naysan Munusamy-2017

Kudos to REDmoney events for consistently executing the large-scale IFN forums with remarkable success. As a speaker at their events, I’ve always been impressed by their excellent planning well in advance and spot-on execution on the event day itself, making the programs flow smoothly and without hiccups. They are, in my opinion, by far the best Islamic finance event organizers by a distance! Keep it up guys!!

Naysan Munusamy
Co-Founder of MoneyMatch and Managing Partner of TH Capital

Nida Raza 2017

Participation in the forum has served dual purposes for us – on the one hand, we have had the ability to showcase and raise further our profile among the participants and second, to network with potential collaborators to further Islamic finance in various ways together which will result in a more accelerated development of Islamic finance than if we were to try to ‘go it alone’. Thanks IFN!

Nida Raza
Director Advisory, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD)

Khaled Al Aboodi 2017

IFN has been a strong supporter in raising awareness and organizing Islamic finance events across the globe, especially in countries across Asia. The ICD has had the pleasure of working with IFN on various events and projects and their main IFN Asia event was a great success in bringing many stakeholders together to discuss the Islamic finance agenda. On behalf of the ICD, I would like to thank the IFN team for the service they provide from year to year, and we look forward to their continuing participation in propelling Islamic finance to greater heights.

Khaled Al Aboodi
CEO, IslamicCorporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD)

Kavilash Chawla2017

I have been participating in the IFN Asia Forum with great regularity since the inaugural event over a decade ago. It is refreshing to attend industry events that evolve and pivot to better meet industry needs, hold participant interest and, most importantly, deliver value to the industry. After 10-plus years, the IFN Asia Forum continues to be a leading forum to bring new ideas to a broader market, serve as a gathering place to connect with existing partners and build new relationships and a place to just learn and develop. We are always impressed with IFN events and continue to leverage them as part of our business and human capital development activities every year. Kudos on another productive and valuable event!

Kavilash Chawla
Partner, Baton Global

Ali Allawala – asia2018

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

Ashraf Mohammed – asia2018

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

Hazwan Alif Abdul Rahman – asia2018

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

Mohamed Damak – asia2018

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

Sharifah Bakar Ali – asia2018

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

Arsalaan Ahmed – asia2018

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

Daud Vicary Abdullah – asia2018

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

Daud Vicary Abdullah
Managing Director, DVA Consulting

Ashraf Gomma Ali – asia2018

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

Lawrence Oliver – asia2018

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

Simon Chen – asia2018

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

Yeoh Teik Leng – asia2018

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

Faridah Bakar Ali – asia2018

Well done to REDmoney for a well-organized event.

Faridah Bakar Ali
Director and CFO, Khazanah Nasional

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