A NEW, LIVE, DIFFERENT & EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE 28th & 29th September 2020, Online
Date: 28th & 29th September
Online Singapore
Attendees:
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ABOUT THE FORUM
Boasting one of the world’s most sophisticated financial markets rooted in transparency and a sound legal framework, and bolstered by a stable and open economy, Singapore has all the characteristics of a potentially successful global Islamic financial market. Although it still has to face tough competition with neighboring Malaysia if it aspires to be the Shariah finance stronghold of the region, the Lion City has the advantage as an international financial center, acting as the gateway to China and the wider east. Captivated by its world-class financial infrastructure, over 200 international banks have made Singapore their home and springboard into the region, and an increasing number of these banks are recognizing the growing demand for dollar Shariah compliant services leading them to set up Islamic finance desks as a strategic move to capture international Shariah dollars from clients across Asia and the Middle East looking to access the global markets.
Forum Agenda
Singapore and Islamic Finance: Capital Markets, Responsible Finance and the Halal Economy
The listing in Singapore of SPV Perusahaan Penerbit SBSN Indonesia III (PPSI-III)’s dollar Sukuk program, including a Green Sukuk, highlights and showcases the Republic’s potential regional role in Islamic finance. What more can the country offer Islamic finance in terms of listings, advisory, investment management and other important financial services? What is a realistic assessment of other Islamic finance initiatives in Singapore, including the performance of the FTSE ST Singapore Shariah Index? With Singapore already playing a notable role in the provision of Halal goods and services, how can the republic leverage its position in the Halal supply and value chain to become a hub in the regional and global Halal economy? How does Singapore potentially increase its influence as a regional center for responsible finance and investment? We ask a respected panel for a new roadmap to success for Islamic finance in Singapore.
Deep Dive into Deep Tech: Driving Financial Technology and Innovation in Singapore
Through a respected panel we identify the most notable opportunities for Shariah compliant financial technology in Singapore, across a wide range of exciting sectors and activities. What does the marrying of technology and the Halal economy offer and how is Singapore positioned to play a leading role? What can technology, particularly tools such as Blockchain, offer capital market and wealth management innovation in Singapore? What does deep-tech such as artificial intelligence and machine learning offer, who are the major players and how are they changing financial services in Singapore? What of other important activities such as crowdfunding, WealthTech, InsurTech and RegTech and how can Singapore leverage on its renowned financial sector capabilities to become a leading player in all?
Forum Speakers
ADVISORY BOARD
FORUM SPONSORS
LEAD PARTNER
MULTILATERAL STRATEGIC PARTNER
STRATEGIC PARTNER
PARTNER
LANYARD SPONSOR
Last Visit to Singapore
Date: 29th August 2019
Venue: SGX Centre, Singapore
Attendees: 238
Speakers: 20 Speakers
Boasting one of the world’s most sophisticated financial markets rooted in transparency and a sound legal framework, and bolstered by a stable and open economy, Singapore has all the characteristics of a potentially successful global Islamic financial market. Although it still has to face tough competition with neighboring Malaysia if it aspires to be the Shariah finance stronghold of the region, the Lion City has the advantage as an international financial center, acting as the gateway to China and the wider east. Captivated by its world-class financial infrastructure, over 200 international banks have made Singapore their home and springboard into the region, and an increasing number of these banks are recognizing the growing demand for dollar Shariah compliant services leading them to set up Islamic finance desks as a strategic move to capture international Shariah dollars from clients across Asia and the Middle East looking to access the global markets.
Indeed, it was a great event after a long period that I have not engaged with IFN programs when I covered consumer and later commercial banking portfolios. A lot of changes in the industry as well.
Shamsun Anwar Hussain
Managing Director, CIMB Islamic Bank
A well-run event!
Chan Kum Kong
Head of Research and Products, Equities and Fixed Income, SGX
Well done on the well-planned event, very good panel topics and private dialogue.
Sazali Baharom
Country Manager, CIMB
A pleasure and honor to be part of your successful event. It was well organized and very professionally executed.
Ralph Dixon
Director of Environmental Investments, YTL Corporation and CEO, YTL-SV Carbon
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