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2nd April 2019, Sheraton Casablanca Hotel & Towers, Casablanca

Date: 2nd April 2019

Venue: Sheraton Casablanca Hotel & Towers, Casablanca

Attendees: 277

Speakers: 20 Speakers

ABOUT THE FORUM

The participation finance (Islamic finance) industry is poised for growth in Morocco. Initiated back in 2014 with the vote of the participation finance bill, the development of an exhaustive regulatory framework aiming to accommodate all aspects of participation finance in Morocco reached a whole new level in 2017 when the eight banks that were granted licenses in January were finally allowed – seven months later – to offer Shariah compliant products.

By developing a full set of regulations accommodating all aspects of the participation finance industry, the Kingdom has come a long way where participation finance is concerned. For participation banks, the top priority is certainly the introduction of Takaful but some market players have mentioned the need for an Islamic asset management industry while others are calling for the Casablanca Stock Exchange to be equipped with an Islamic equity index.

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FORUM AGENDA

09:10 – 09:15
Welcome Remarks
09:15 – 09:30
Welcome Address & Market Overview
09:30 – 10:30
The Big Picture: Formalizing the Islamic Finance, Banking and Takaful Ecosystem in Morocco

We assess the steps the Kingdom has taken to facilitate the Islamic finance ecosystem over the past year and ask how successful these measures have been. We discuss the introduction of the benchmark Sukuk in 2018, the initiation of the local Takaful market as well as the introduction of REITs and other investment management structures. We also discuss opportunities and challenges facing domestic Islamic banks, including successfully growing deposit bases and effectively managing liquidity.

Moderator:

Said Amaghdir, Chairman, Moroccan Association for Participative Finance Professionals – Shariah Compliant (AMFP) and Director of Takaful projects, SAHAM Assurance

Panelists:

Hounaida Boukhari, Managing Director, Dar Al Amane
Ghizlane Rabhi, Moroccan Capital Market Authority
Ikhlas Mettioui, Head of Asset Management, Moroccan Capital Market Authority
Mohamed Maarouf, General Manager, BTI Bank
Nabil Lemrazi, CEO, Universites Des Savoirs Connectes
Youssef Baghdadi, CEO, Bank Assafa

10:30 – 11:00
Coffee & Networking
11:00 – 12:00
Sukuk, Capital Markets and Asset Management

Will the recent sovereign Sukuk enable the expansion of the Moroccan sovereign, sub-sovereign and private sector Sukuk market in support of the national development plan? What does the sovereign mean for the local market and what investment and liquidity management opportunities does it offer domestic Islamic banks? Through an expert panel we analyze product structures, the securitization regulatory framework, ratings, structuring issues and the use of SPVs in asset transfer and ownership. We also discuss the recent launch of the Moroccan Islamic Equity Index and discuss opportunities for local capital market participants and asset managers.

Moderator:

Zaineb Sefiani, Founder, Carrera Learning

Panelists:

Badr Benyoussef, Chief Business Development Officer, Casablanca Stock Exchange
Monsif Ghaffouli, CIO, Wafa Gestion
Noreddine Tahiri, CEO, AjarInvest
Yassine Temli, Managing Partner, Maghreb Capital Advisors

12:00 – 12:20
Presentation: REIT — New Investment Opportunity for Morocco

Mehdi Bouamama, Head of Acquisitions at Morocco REIT Management

12:20 – 12:40
Presentation: How Appealing is Participative Insurance - known as Takaful - to Moroccans?

Simohammed Bellamine, Marketing and Strategy Consultant

12:40 – 13:35
Launch and Development of The Takaful Industry in Morocco

We take a comprehensive look at the nascent domestic Takaful market, identifying challenges and asking how they can be overcome. What is the current status of the Takaful industry in terms of regulation, awarding of licenses, market readiness, product offerings and potential market penetration?

Moderator:

Ahmed Tahiri Jouti, COO, Al Maali Consulting Group

Panelists:

Abderrahmane Lahlou, Expert in Participative Finance, ABWAB Consultants
Hakim Bensaid, Project Manager, Participative Insurance – Takaful, RMA Assurance and Vice-Chairman, AMFP
Koudama Zeroual, Directeur Général Assurances Takaful, Wafa Assurance
Mohammed Amine Sabibi, Research Fellow, Economia Research Center
Shaima Hasan, Research and Product Development Manager, Refinitiv

13:35
Closing Remarks & End of Forum
13:35
Luncheon
14:30 – 16:30
The IFN Morocco Dialogue

Now in its fourth year, the highly acclaimed IFN Dialogue will once again bring together a select group of Morocco’s leading Islamic finance practitioners and regulators to openly discuss the benefits and concerns facing the Shariah compliant financing and investment market today.

This thought-provoking exclusive closed-door session will consist of local regulators, industry practitioners and key international players with a solid understanding of the local market but with an outsider’s point of view.

PRESENTATION SLIDES

Presentation: REIT — New Investment Opportunity for Morocco

Mehdi Bouamama, Head of Acquisitions at Morocco REIT Management

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FORUM SPEAKERS

Spk-DrAbderrahmaneLahlou

Abderrahmane Lahlou
Expert in Participative Finance, ABWAB Consultants

spk_Dr-AhmedTahiriJouti

Ahmed Tahiri Jouti
COO, Al Maali Consulting Group

Badr-Benyoussef

Badr Benyoussef
Chief Business Development Officer, Casablanca Stock Exchange

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Ghizlane Rabhi
Moroccan Capital Market Authority

Hakim-Bensaid

Hakim Bensaid
Project Manager, Participative Insurance – Takaful, RMA Assurance and Vice-Chairman, AMFP

HounaidaBoukhari

Hounaida Boukhari
Managing Director
Dar Al Amane

Ikhlas-Mettioui

Ikhlas Mettioui
Head of Asset Management
Moroccan Capital Market Authority

Spk-KoudamaZeroual

Koudama Zeroual
Directeur Général Assurances Takaful, Wafa Assurance

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Mehdi Bouamama
Head of Acquisitions at Morocco REIT Management

Mohammed Amine

Mohammed Amine Sabibi
Research Fellow, Economia Research Center

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Monsif Ghaffouli
CIO, Wafa Gestion

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Mohamed Maarouf
General Manager
BTI Bank

Nabil-Lemrazi-new

Nabil Lemrazi
CEO, Universites Des Savoirs Connectes

Noreddine

Noreddine Tahiri
CEO, AjarInvest

SaidAmaghdir

Said Amaghdir
Chairman, Moroccan Association for Participative Finance Professionals – Shariah Compliant (AMFP) and Director of Takaful projects, SAHAM Assurance

Shaima-Hasan-Linkedin

Shaima Hasan
Research and Product Development Manager
Refinitiv

Simohammed-Bellamine

Simohammed Bellamine
Marketing and Strategy Consultant

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Yassine Temli
Managing Partner
Maghreb Capital Advisors

youssef-baghdadi

Youssef Baghdadi
CEO
Bank Assafa

Zaineb Sefiani, Founder, Carrera Learning

Zaineb Sefiani
Founder, Carrera Learning

ADVISORY BOARD

spk_Dr-AhmedTahiriJouti

Ahmed Tahiri Jouti
Chief Operating Officer
Al Maali Consulting Group

Ali-ALAMI-IDRISSI

Ali Alami Idrissi
General Manager
Optima Finance Consulting

spk-AnouarHassoune

Anouar Hassoune
Managing Director
Euris Group

FouadHarraze

Fouad Harraze
Director General
Al Akhdar Bank

Hamza

Hamza Boukili
Senior Associate, Line of Finance Division – FIDD
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector

HounaidaBoukhari

Hounaida Boukhari
Managing Director
Dar Al Amane

Spk-KoudamaZeroual

Koudama Zeroual
Directeur Général Assurances Takaful, Wafa Assurance

spk_FarukahRaza

Mohammad Farrukh Raza
Managing Director
IFAAS

Mohammed Amine

Mohammed Amine Sabibi
Financial Consultant and Coordinator of the Executive Master Principles and Practices of Islamic Finance, Casablanca, University Paris-Dauphine

spk_MohdMaarouf

Mohamed Maarouf
General Manager
BTI Bank

SaidAmaghdir

Said Amaghdir
Chairman, Moroccan Association for Participative Finance Professionals – Shariah Compliant (AMFP) and Director of Takaful projects, SAHAM Assurance

spk_YassineTemli

Yassine Temli
Managing Partner
Maghreb Capital Advisors

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IFN Morocco Forum 2018

The participation finance (Islamic finance) industry is poised for growth in Morocco. Initiated back in 2014 with the vote of the participation finance bill, the development of an exhaustive regulatory framework aiming to accommodate all aspects of participation finance in Morocco reached a whole new level in 2017 when the eight banks that were granted licenses in January were finally allowed – seven months later – to offer Shariah compliant products. This major milestone was preceded by the inauguration of the banks’ network of branches dedicated to participation finance activities, particularly throughout the first half of the year.

By developing a full set of regulations accommodating all aspects of the participation finance industry, the Kingdom has come a long way where participation finance is concerned. For participation banks, the top priority is certainly the introduction of Takaful but some market players have mentioned the need for an Islamic asset management industry while others are calling for the Casablanca Stock Exchange to be equipped with an Islamic equity index.

Following a successful edition in 2017, IFN Morocco Forum returns to Casablanca in April 2018 to provide industry players with an invaluable chance to explore the potential of this nascent yet promising market.

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Testimonials

Dr Abderrahmane 2017

IFN Forum Morocco was a timely opportunity for the main participative finance actors to share with the public the latest developments of the industry.

Dr Abderrahmane Lahlou
Founder, ABWAB Consultants

Abdessamad Issami 2017

The IFN event gathered the participative finance professionals and updated them through very useful interactions on different subjects.

Abdessamad Issami
CEO, Umnia Bank

Dr Ahmed Tahiri 2017

IFN Forum Morocco 2017 was a successful event that gathered the main local players and some prominent international experts to discuss the perspectives and to give an insight about the challenges facing the Islamic finance industry locally and globally. It is always interesting to be part of the IFN events for their punctuality and networking opportunities.

Dr Ahmed Tahiri Jouti
COO, Al Maali Consulting Group

Hakim Bensaid 2017

In my view, the event was just a success story: it was well-organized and well-enriched with a special focus on the hot topics/issues. So, I would like to extend my wholehearted congratulations and appreciation to the event organizer and the whole working team.

Hakim Bensaid
Takaful Project Manager, Royale Marocaine d’Assurance (RMA)

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