10:00
Welcome Remarks
10:05
Developing and Enhancing the Role of Singapore in Regional Islamic Finance and Investment
Strategically located between two Islamic finance powerhouses, what can the city state offer Islamic finance and investment in terms of capacity, development, distribution and expertise? In which sectors can Islamic finance realistically play a funding and capital raising role in Singapore and what role can the Republic play in the wider region? We ask an expert panel for their views on market needs, solutions and opportunities.
Moderator:Chris Wright, Asia Editor, Euromoney
Panelists:Dr Adnan Chilwan, Group CEO, Dubai Islamic Bank
Ashraf Gomma Ali, Regional Head, Shariah Advisory and Governance/Positive Impact and Responsible Banking, CIMB Islamic
Dr Bello Lawal Danbatta, Secretary-General, Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB)
Geoff Howie, Chief Market Strategist, Singapore Exchange (SGX)
Marie Diron, Managing Director, Sovereign Risk Group (Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa), Moody’s Investors Service
Dr Sutan Emir Hidayat, Director of Islamic Financial Education & Research, Komite Nasional Keuangan Syariah (National Committee of Islamic Finance)
11:00
Launch: Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) - Islamic Financial Services Industry Stability Report 2019
11:15
Financial Technology in Singapore: Driving Change and Innovation
How is technological innovation and digitization driving evolution in the Singaporean financial services industry? In what ways is technology disrupting how money is raised and managed? What opportunities do technologies such as blockchain and smart contracts offer financial institutions? Finally, how can technology drive and promote financial inclusion in Southeast Asia?
Moderator:Vineeta Tan, Managing Editor, Islamic Finance News
Panelists:Stuart Thornton, CEO and Founder, Hoolah
Zaid Hamzah, CEO, Asia Law Exchange
12:00
Coffee
12:15
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:Elias Moubarak, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins
Panelists:Albert Cheng, CEO, Singapore Bullion Market Association
Robin Tsui, APAC Gold Strategist, SPDR ETFs, State Street Global Advisors
12:35
Presentation: Strategic Role of Singapore in the Success of AIFC - Legal/Regulatory Collaboration Between Key International Financial Centres
Sheikh Bilal Khan, Chief Islamic Finance Officer, Astana International Financial Centre
12:45
Islamic Finance and Environmental, Humanitarian and Socially Responsible Investment: Opportunities for Development and Growth
Through an expert panel we examine responsible, humanitarian, environmental and green finance in Singapore and Southeast Asia and ask how ethical and Islamic finance can become closer interlinked. We also examine the role Islamic and ESG asset management can play toward achieving humanitarian and the UN 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 socially responsible investment opportunities?
Moderator:Cedric Rimaud, ASEAN Program Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative
Panelists:Hakan Ozyon, Senior Portfolio Manager, Global Ethical Fund
Margie Ong, CEO, Thoughts in Gear
Najmuddin Mohd Lutfi, CEO and Executive Director, BIMB Investment Management
Petra Daroczi, Investment Analyst – Fixed Income ESG, Aberdeen Standard Investments
Roslan Ahmad, Chief Representative, DDGI
13:30
Close of Forum