Adnan Zaylani, Assistant Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia

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

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.

Abdulkader Thomas, CEO, SHAPE Knowledge Services

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

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.

Vineeta Tan, Managing Editor, Islamic Finance News

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

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?

Abdulkader Thomas, CEO, SHAPE Knowledge Services

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

Amri Sofian, Chief Corporate and Investment Officer, Danajamin Nasional

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

Zaineb Sefiani, Founder, Carrera Learning

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.

Azleena Idris, Head of Legal, KFH Malaysia

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

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?

Elias Moubarak, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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?

Johnny Mayo, Asia General Manager, SuperCharger

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

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

Vineeta Tan, Managing Editor, IFN Fintech

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

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

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

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?

Daud Vicary Abdullah, Managing Director, DVA Consulting

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

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.

Nicholas Edmondes, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins

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

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.

Aida Othman, Director, ZICO Shariah Advisory Services

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)