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Nation Building: Technology, Public-Private Partnerships & Capital Markets
Realising the Potential of Islamic Finance & Investment in Saudi Arabia
28th April 2019, Mövenpick Hotel Riyadh

Final Approval By SECB: 19/1380

Date: 28th April 2019

Venue: Mövenpick Hotel Riyadh

Attendees: 303

Speakers: 30 Speakers

ABOUT THE FORUM

Issuers & Investors Forum will feature prominent players from all over the globe, market experts and regulators to share their knowledge and expertise with the Saudi Arabia market. It will explore the opportunities within the country for Islamic issuers, investors, corporates and financial institutions.

This one day event on the 28th April 2019 will feature an Issuers and Investors and will address key issues pertinent to Saudi Arabia’s current economic climate and follow up on the latest developments within the region’s Islamic financial market.

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PRESENTATION SLIDES

Presentation: Gold - Opportunities for Financial Innovation

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

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FORUM PHOTOS

FORUM AGENDA

9.10 – 9.20

Chairman's Welcome

John Sandwick, General Manager, Safa Investment Services

9.20 – 10.05

Building a Nation: Funding Development in Saudi Arabia

We discuss key issues relevant to 2030 Vision and the funding of development in Saudi Arabia through Shariah compliant methods. These include the Kingdom’s housing program and the development of the mortgage finance industry, public-private partnerships and their role in privatization and infrastructure financing. We also examine the ascendancy of financial technology in Saudi Arabia, the performance of the domestic financing sector, regulatory change, FTSE/MSCI inclusion, as well as the extension of multi-lateral global trade deals and investment. Lastly, how can education and further development ensure these initiatives are sustainable and long-term?

Moderator:

John Sandwick, General Manager, Safa Investment Services

Panelists:

Abdulkader Thomas, CEO, SHAPE Knowledge Services
Asher Noor, Chief Investment Officer and CFO, AlTouq Group
Ayman Sejiny, CEO and General Manager, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector
Khaled Al Hasan, Senior Islamic Banker

10.05 – 10.45

Growing Mortgage Finance and Home Ownership in Saudi Arabia and Exploring the Role of Islamic Finance

We examine the financing of the Kingdom’s ambitious housing program through the growth and development of the domestic mortgage market. What needs to be done to further drive home ownership in the Kingdom and what else does the mortgage ecosystem require? What is the latest assessment of Saudi Arabian Mortgage Laws and where does Islamic finance play a role? We analyse the potential for real estate securitization and asset-backed Sukuk in Saudi and what the market needs for this to move forward including structures and regulation.

Moderator:

John Sandwick, General Manager, Safa Investment Services

Panelists:

Abdulelah Saleh Al-Shaikh, CEO, Saudi Home Loans
Azizi Ali, Senior Vice-President, Business and Product Development, Cagamas (National Mortgage Corporation of Malaysia)
Fabrice Susini, CEO, Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company
Mazin Al Ghunaim, CEO, Bidaya Home Finance

10.45 – 11.15

Coffee & Networking

11.15 – 11.45

Interview: The Islamic Financial Institution of the Future - Digitization, Smart Contracts and Blockchain 

We ask how corporate and retail banking, Takaful and payments are set to be revolutionised by the widespread adoption of digital disintermediation and distributed ledger technology.
Interviewer: Khalid Howladar, Managing Director and Founder, Acreditus
Interviewee: Ayman Sejiny, CEO and General Manager, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector

11.45 – 12:15

Interview: Ethical and Sustainable Investment in the Kingdom and Beyond

Interviewer: Khalid Howladar, Managing Director and Founder, Acreditus
Interviewees:
Abdulwahhab Abed, Head of Regional Business Development, SEDCO Capital
Muhsin Jeena, Head of Regional Business, MENA & SEA, Old Mutual Investment Group

12:15 – 12:30

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

12:30 – 13.00

Using Privatization and Public-Private Partnerships to Finance Infrastructure Development in The Kingdom

We examine the privatization program in the Kingdom and address its objectives and challenges. We look at opportunities in key sectors and ask what role financial institutions can play in the PPP/BOT process – what has been done to date, what is expected from bank financing and capital markets and what can be learnt from overseas? We discuss the National Centre for Privatisation and ask what the private sector and Islamic finance can offer in the development of the Kingdom’s important infrastructure and social welfare projects and the long-term benefit of the Saudi people.

Moderator:

Shibeer Ahmed, Partner, Winston & Strawn

Panelists:

Abdulkader Thomas, CEO, SHAPE Knowledge Services
Faisal Mardam, Head of Structured Finance Division, Banque Saudi Fransi
Mahmoud Abdel-Baky, Partner, Dentons

13.00 – 14.00

Luncheon

14.00 – 14.50

Growth and Innovation of Capital Markets and Asset Management in the Kingdom: Highlights and Opportunities

We look at the development of convertible and exchangeable Sukuk, the initiation of domestic securitization programs for non-bank financial institutions, the potential for Waqf in capital markets and asset management, as well as recent investment management innovations such as trade finance funds, equity index funds, debt funds, securitization funds and REITs. We assess the diversification of funding for corporates in Saudi and the potential for syndicated finance and Sukuk issuance among medium-sized corporates, as well as recent developments and opportunities in the local equity market. We also discuss important issues such as the national privatisation program, the Shariah-compliance of tradable debt instruments, credit enhancement, ratings, and the development and deepening of domestic secondary markets.

Moderator:

Khalid Howladar, Managing Director and Founder, Acreditus

Panelists:

Charlie Sleightholme, Head of Sales, Product and Services, DDCAP Group
David Staples, Managing Director – Corporate Finance, Moody’s Investors Service
Mohammed Ishaq Ali, Head of Equity Funds, Al Rajhi Capital
Oliver Kettlewell, Head of Fixed Income, Mashreq Capital

14.50 – 15.20

Nurturing Digitization and Financial Technology in Saudi Arabia

Through an expert panel we discuss the role of technology in the Saudi Arabian Islamic financial services industry, assessing the latest developments in platforms, products and delivery channels across a wide spectrum of financial services. What needs to be implemented for financial technology investment to thrive in Saudi Arabia? What model ensures successful integration of investors, accelerators and technology entrepreneurs and where and how will the next wave of investment opportunities in FinTech take place? Finally, can venture capital and private equity ever truly be Shariah compliant, and what role do they play in the brave new world of Islamic Fintech?

Moderator:

Husam Yaghi, CTO, Alhamrani Group

Panelists:

Maher Al Kaabi, Group Head of Islamic Banking, Emirates NBD
Mohammed Alsehli, CEO, Wethaq
Peter Tavener, CFO, Beehive

15.20 – 16.00

Structuring Real Estate Finance and Investment using Islamic Facilities in Saudi Arabia

Large, complex real estate transactions still stand out in Saudi Arabia. How can Shariah compliance be achieved on such transactions and what structures can be offered through Islamic finance? What opportunities are offered by project developments associated with Hajj and Umrah, as well as the new free zones in Saudi Arabia? We also analyse the REITs market and ask what’s needed to improve performance. Finally, what are the latest opportunities for Shariah compliant direct investment into European and US real estate markets?

Moderator:

Abdulkader Thomas, CEO, SHAPE Knowledge Services

Panelists:

Abdullah Douleh, Head of Local Real Estate, Jadwa Investment
Abdul-Rahman Hammad, Regional Director Middle East, IdealRatings

16.00

End of Forum 

16.00 – 17.00

Refreshment & Networking

FORUM SPEAKERS

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Abdulelah Saleh Al-Shaikh
CEO
Saudi Home Loans

Abdulla-Douleh

Abdullah Douleh
Head of Local Real Estate, Jadwa Investment

Abdulkader Thomas, Group CEO, SHAPE™ Knowledge Services

Abdulkader Thomas
CEO, SHAPE Knowledge Services

AbdulWahab-Abed

Abdulwahhab Abed
Head of Regional Business Development, SEDCO Capital

Abdul-Rahman Hammad

Abdul-Rahman Hammad
Regional Director Middle East, IdealRatings

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

Ayman Sejiny, CEO & General Manager, The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector

Ayman Sejiny
CEO and General Manager, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector

Asher-Noor

Asher Noor
Chief Investment Officer and CFO, AlTouq Group

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Azizi Ali
Senior Vice-President, Business and Product Development, Cagamas (National Mortgage Corporation of Malaysia)

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Charlie Sleightholme
Head of Sales, Product and Services, DDCAP Group

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David Staples
Managing Director – Corporate Finance, Moody’s Investors Service

Fabrice Susini, Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company

Fabrice Susini
CEO, Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company

Faisal-M.-Mardam

Faisal Mardam
Head of Structured Finance Division, Banque Saudi Fransi

Husam-Yaghi

Husam Yaghi
CTO, Alhamrani Group

Dr John Sandwick, General Manager, Safa Investment Services

John Sandwick
General Manager, Safa Investment Services

Khaled

Khaled Al Hasan
Senior Islamic Banker

Khalid Howladar, Head of Credit and Sukuk Advisory, R.J. Fleming & Co.

Khalid Howladar
Managing Director and Founder, Acreditus

Maher-Alkaabi

Maher Al Kaabi
Group Head of Islamic Banking, Emirates NBD

Mahmoud-Abdel-Baky

Mahmoud Abdel-Baky
Partner, Dentons

Mazin-Al-Ghunaim

Mazin Al Ghunaim
CEO, Bidaya Home Finance

Mohammed-Alsehli

Mohammed Alsehli
CEO, Wethaq

Dr Mohammed Ishaq Ali, Head of Equity Funds, ANB Invest

Mohammed Ishaq Ali
Head of Equity Funds, Al Rajhi Capital

Muhsin Jeena, Client Director, Middle East and North Africa, Old Mutual Investment Group

Muhsin Jeena
Head of Regional Business, MENA & SEA, Old Mutual Investment Group

Oliver-Kettlewell

Oliver Ketlewell
Head of Fixed Income, Mashreq Capital

Peter Tavener, Group CFO and COO, Beehive

Peter Tavener
CFO, Beehive

Shibeer Ahmed, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs

Shibeer Ahmed
Partner, Winston & Strawn

FORUM ADVISORY BOARD

Hamud-Saud

Hamud Saud
Lawyer
Z&K Law Firm

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Hidayathullah Baig
Senior Director Project Finance
Al Rajhi Bank

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Irfan Said
Corporate Finance and Investment Banking Head
Samba Capital

Dr John Sandwick, General Manager, Safa Investment Services

John Sandwick
General Manager
Safa Investment Services

Lawrence Oliver, Deputy CEO, DDCAP Group

Lawrence Oliver
Director and Deputy CEO
DDCAP

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Monem Salam
Executive Vice President
Saturna Capital

Naim-Azad-Din

Naim Azad Din
Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Acting Head of Advising Division
Sidra Capital

Khalid Howladar, Head of Credit and Sukuk Advisory, R.J. Fleming & Co.

Khalid Howladar
Managing Director and Founder
Acreditus

Ramlie-Kamsari

Ramlie Kamsari
CEO
Nomura Islamic Asset Management

Shibeer Ahmed, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs

Shibeer Ahmed
Partner
Winston & Strawn

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Stephen Openshaw
CEO and Managing Director
Eiger Trading Advisors

FORUM FLOOR PLAN

Forum Sponsors

LEAD PARTNER

King & Spalding

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King & Spalding is an international law firm with more than 30 years’ experience advising clients globally on Islamic finance. Consistently ranked among the best in the world, the firm’s global Islamic finance and investment practice includes over 30 lawyers and professionals in offices across the Middle East, Europe and the US.

In the Middle East, the firm leads in the formation of investment funds across a range of asset sectors, and the innovative fund structures it has developed to deal with local ownership and financing restrictions are now precedents followed by the industry. The firm maintains a leading role in handling debt capital markets work, in particular Sukuk issuances for issuers and lead arrangers across the Middle East and Turkey. In Europe, the firm is recognized as a leader in structuring and advising on Shariah compliant real estate financing and investments, as well as advising various international investment banks in their capacities as arrangers in debt capital market transactions, particularly Sukuk issuances. In the US, the firm is widely acknowledged as the firm of choice for Shariah compliant investment and financing transactions.

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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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The Islamic Corporation for The Insurance Of Investment And Export Credit (ICIEC)

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Established 26 years ago in 1994 as a multilateral institution and a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) was tasked to promote cross-border trade and foreign direct investments in its member countries.

The ICIEC’s mission is to make trade and investment between member countries and the world more secure through the Shariah compliant risk mitigation tool. Its vision is to be recognized as the preferred enabler of trade and investment for sustainable economic development in member countries.

The ICIEC is the only multilateral export credit and investment insurance corporation in the world that provides Shariah-compliant insurance and reinsurance solutions.

Today, the ICIEC supports trade and investment flows in 47 member countries spanning across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Its target clients are corporates (both exporters and investors), banks and financial institutions as well as export credit agencies and insurers.

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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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IsDB Group Business Forum (THIQAH)

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The Islamic Development Bank Group Business Forum (THIQAH) is the window of the IsDB Group that facilitates contact and coordination between entities concerned of the IsDB Group and private sector firms and related institutions in IsDB Group member countries. The main objective of THIQAH is to establish a unique platform for effective dialogue, cooperation and inclusive partnership for business leaders committed to partnering in promising investment opportunities. Through facilitation and catalyst roles, THIQAH will be leveraging the IsDB Group’s resources to offer necessary services and confidence to investors and to establish strategic partnerships with the leaders of the private sector. The primary focus will be on maximizing cross-border investment among member countries to be supported by IsDB Group’s financial products and services. (www.idbgbf.org)

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PARTNERS

Acreditus

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Acreditus is a boutique advisory created to provide trusted, independent and high-quality rating, risk and Sukuk advisory services to corporates, sovereigns, banks, regulators, asset managers and institutional investors.

In this challenging and dynamic market environment, our clients can apply our unique and unmatched credit experience to maintain or improve their credit risk profile with the markets, credit rating agencies and institutional investors. These same skills can support asset managers, central banks and regulatory bodies to better evaluate and potentially supervise the risks associated with such entities and markets, as well as in the formulation of new policies and regulations.

For the stakeholders in the new and fast-growing Sukuk capital markets, Acreditus can apply our global expertise to help support their strategic aspirations by highlighting potential challenges and opportunities in this immature and developing sector. Regulatory advisory is available to help policymakers promote the sector’s growth and penetration while still ensuring that the particular risks of the sector are captured appropriately to ensure investor confidence and financial system stability.

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BIDAYA Home Finance

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Bidaya Home Finance was founded and launched as a joint stock company with a total paid-up capital of SAR900 million (US$239.91 million). Headquartered in Riyadh, Bidaya is licensed under the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority and offers a suite of Shariah compliant products to end-users and partners. Bidaya has a preeminent composition of shareholders in the home finance space. It is sponsored by the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD — a member of the IDB Group) and the Public Investment Fund (PIF), along with a cross-section of organizations committed to the enablement of home ownership.

The mandates of the PIF and the ICD are integral to the formation of Bidaya and its social mandate to participate in and improve the enabling of home ownership opportunities to Saudi families. Bidaya aims to increase access to finance for middle-income homebuyers across the Kingdom.

Other shareholders include prominent sponsors and promoters in the Kingdom such as Rashed AbdulRahman Al Rashed & Sons Company, Arab Investment Company, Al Othaim Holdings, Manafi International (M Y Naghi & Brothers), El Khereiji Investment Company, Manafea Holding Company and Jawahir Investment Co.

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Blossom Finance

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DDCAP Group

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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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Dentons

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Dentons is the world’s largest law firm, delivering quality and value to clients around the globe. Dentons is a leader on the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index, a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner and recognized by prominent business and legal publications for its innovations in client service, including founding Nextlaw Labs and the Nextlaw Global Referral Network. Dentons’s polycentric approach and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client interests in the communities in which we live and work.

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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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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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Mashreq Capital

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Since its inception in 2006, Mashreq Capital has grown to become one the region’s most seasoned asset managers with equity and fixed income funds that consistently rank as top performers among their peers.

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NOMURA ISLAMIC ASSET MANAGEMENT SDN. BHD.

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Nomura Islamic Asset Management (NIAM) was established in November 2008 to serve as the global Islamic hub for the Nomura Asset Management (NAM) Group internationally, to provide Shariah compliant investment solutions to our clients worldwide. In the short period since our inception, we have successfully built ourselves as one of the largest Islamic fund management boutiques in the world by assets under management size, and have been ranked among the world’s top 25 largest for the past four consecutive years by Asian Investor.

NIAM is a full-suite investment management office, with capabilities developed for portfolio management, research, and Shariah compliance monitoring for the Islamic equity and Sukuk asset classes, with regional and global coverage. We tailor our Shariah investment solutions to meet the needs of our diverse clientele, including prominent institutions globally, such as central banks, pension funds, financial institutions and corporations. Our investments are in strict adherence and accordance with Shariah principles under the guidance of our panel of Shariah advisors who are among the industry’s preeminent and most experienced Shariah experts or scholars.

In partnership with local and international industry players, we are avid participants in focused initiatives to promote Shariah investing across various markets. We have been involved in various consultations and dialogues with regulators and government bodies to promote a better understanding and support of Islamic investment solutions, not just in Malaysia, but also notably, in Brunei, Indonesia and the Middle East.

Even prior to the establishment of NIAM, we have been in the Islamic asset management space via our local conventional sister company, Nomura Asset Management Malaysia, which has been managing Shariah mandates since 2007. In addition to our adherence to Shariah standards, the NAM Group as a whole is also a signatory of the United Nation Principles for Responsible Investing, and as such we incorporate responsible investment principles into our investment approach.

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Safa Investment Services

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Safa Investment Services is the world’s first independent Islamic wealth and asset management brand. No other bank or investment company anywhere insures the independent selection of sharia-compliant assets into the accounts of its customers, resulting in efficient asset allocations into portfolios comprising “best of class” global securities.

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SEDCO Capital

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SEDCO Capital is a leading asset management company offering a range of investment services and offerings in the global financial markets.

SEDCO Capital’s roots date back to 1976 boasting a team that has extensive experience and expertise in the field of investment management with achievements that include the establishment of the largest specialized Shariah compliant fund platform in Luxembourg and commitment to ethical investments and a fair investment strategy, and with a proven track record of providing world-class investment solutions to global institutions, sovereign wealth funds and high-net-worth individuals.

Our offerings include services such as advisory and asset management with respect to listed equities, private equity, real estate, money market and fixed income across geographies and a diverse mandate structure catering to clients’ customization requirements.

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Winston & Strawn

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For more than 160 years, Winston & Strawn has served as a trusted advisor to general counsel across virtually every industry. Winston’s integrated practice has tremendous breadth and global reach, with 1,000 lawyers in 16 geographic locations across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and North America organized as a single law firm. This is founded on our lawyers’ creativity, flexibility, depth of experience and commitment.

Our Islamic finance practice advises on complex banking and finance transactions in the Middle East and internationally. We work on a wide array of Shariah compliant transactions, including structured Islamic bank financings, corporate acquisitions, corporate and sovereign Islamic bond (or Sukuk) issuances and complex multi-sourced (Islamic and conventional) project financings across a range of sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, water, energy, petrochemicals and oil and gas. We regularly represent Islamic financial institutions and conventional banks, export credit agencies, development finance institutions and government departments and agencies, as well as major domestic and multinational corporations.

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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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LUNCHEON PARTNER

NOMURA ISLAMIC ASSET MANAGEMENT SDN. BHD.

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Nomura Islamic Asset Management (NIAM) was established in November 2008 to serve as the global Islamic hub for the Nomura Asset Management (NAM) Group internationally, to provide Shariah compliant investment solutions to our clients worldwide. In the short period since our inception, we have successfully built ourselves as one of the largest Islamic fund management boutiques in the world by assets under management size, and have been ranked among the world’s top 25 largest for the past four consecutive years by Asian Investor.

NIAM is a full-suite investment management office, with capabilities developed for portfolio management, research, and Shariah compliance monitoring for the Islamic equity and Sukuk asset classes, with regional and global coverage. We tailor our Shariah investment solutions to meet the needs of our diverse clientele, including prominent institutions globally, such as central banks, pension funds, financial institutions and corporations. Our investments are in strict adherence and accordance with Shariah principles under the guidance of our panel of Shariah advisors who are among the industry’s preeminent and most experienced Shariah experts or scholars.

In partnership with local and international industry players, we are avid participants in focused initiatives to promote Shariah investing across various markets. We have been involved in various consultations and dialogues with regulators and government bodies to promote a better understanding and support of Islamic investment solutions, not just in Malaysia, but also notably, in Brunei, Indonesia and the Middle East.

Even prior to the establishment of NIAM, we have been in the Islamic asset management space via our local conventional sister company, Nomura Asset Management Malaysia, which has been managing Shariah mandates since 2007. In addition to our adherence to Shariah standards, the NAM Group as a whole is also a signatory of the United Nation Principles for Responsible Investing, and as such we incorporate responsible investment principles into our investment approach.

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LOCAL PARTNER

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
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  • Education & Capacity Building
  • Shariah Advisory
  • Publications & Events

Website link: www.alhudacibe.com

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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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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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IFN Saudi Arabia Forum 2017

Saudi Arabia is one of the most active and influential markets in the Islamic finance space today and certainly the biggest in the Gulf. With landmark steps including the opening of Tadawul to foreign investors, the potential for access to the Saudi debt market and booming asset classes including IPOs, real estate and project finance, a growing number of issuers are coming to market and the overall investment scene is growing dramatically.

Our exclusive access to the movers and shakers who matter make IFN Saudi Arabia Forum the essential event for anyone with interest in the Saudi market. IFN returns to Saudi Arabia for the sixth time and IFN Saudi Arabia Forum 2017 is slated to attract global market players eager to gain access to the highly lucrative Saudi Arabian market. With its solid regulatory framework and firm foundation in Islamic banking, the Saudi Arabian market will continue to prosper and innovate.

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Presenting the 3rd Annual Global Shari'ah Majlis: Presenting the 3rd Annual Global Shari'ah Majlis: Transforming for a Better Tomorrow.

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Tamweel Aloula, a digital financing company in Sau Tamweel Aloula, a digital financing company in Saudi Arabia, has completed its issuance of an Additional Tier 1 Capital Sukuk under its inaugural Sukuk program worth SAR500 million (US$133.05 million).

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