Date: 12th November 2019

Day: Tuesday

ATTENDEES:

Venue: JW Marriott Kuwait City

According to the Institute of International Finance (IIF), global debt has risen by US$150 trillion over the past 15 years reaching US$247 trillion as of the first quarter of 2018. Compare this to global GDP, which in 2017 was US$80.7 trillion according to the World Bank. This rapid rise in debt coupled with deteriorating economic indicators is worrying international investors and forcing them to seek safer investment alternatives in order to weather the storm they believe is inevitable.

For investors in the GCC region these developments are only magnified when adding in geopolitical tensions, trade wars and the high volatility of oil prices. These investors have long been diversifying their investments outside the region, with a particular interest in the developed markets in Europe and the U.S. They have historically preferred these investments for safety, security and long-term growth opportunities.

Today, GCC investors’ interest in protecting and preserving their wealth is the highest it has been in recent memory. Over the past few years, we have noticed a marked shift in investment preferences. Prior to 2008, GCC investors were investing heavily within the region, particularly in real estate and private equity. In 2018, interest has shifted towards safer investments in real estate in their home countries as well as income-generating real estate in the U.K., Germany and the U.S. There are also a growing number of technology investors in the region who have been investing in fintech-related investments as well as healthcare and medical technology.

Firms raising capital around the world have taken notice of GCC investors changing investment preferences and high demand for international investment opportunities. Reaching these investors and decision-makers, however, has proven to be challenging. The traditional methods of reaching these investors has become less accessible, such as using third-party placement agents, direct sales agents, roadshows and advertisements. Instead, these investors are looking to invest by building long-term relationships with people they can trust. The best time to start building these relationships is now.

Why Quorum Centre?

Quorum Centre for Strategic Studies was established in London in 2016 by a group of high net-worth (HNW) individuals from Kuwait. These individuals grew tired of the investment advice they received over the years from their bankers and advisors. Their solution was to form their own research and advisory firm. Quorum Centre today offers these individuals, and their expanded network of companies and colleagues, an alternative source of financial, economic and investment advice. Since establishment, Quorum Centre has been asked by HNW individuals to recommend and suggest investment opportunities. However, due to the breadth and diversity of investment opportunities, Quorum has decided to host a series of private investor evenings bringing together investment professionals and investors.

Target Audience:

Private investors from the GCC, Europe and elsewhere interested in largely, but not exclusively, in Shariah compliant investment opportunities.

Who should participate:

This event is ideal for companies looking to raise capital for their new or existing ventures. This can include real estate development projects, acquisition financing, technology companies with proven business models looking for growth capital and mature companies looking for expansion or acquisition capital. This event is also appealing for service providers catering to the high net-worth market, such as private banks, investment advisory firms, luxury service providers and professional services firms.

Format:

  • All guests are expected to arrive within half an hour of the doors opening.
  • Each guest will be presented with a badge containing full contact information ensuring no anonymity
  • Guests will be escorted to the Private Reception Networking area where Partners will have dedicated space for meeting and welcoming guests
  • After approximately 90-minutes of Networking, guests will be escorted into the dining room and to their pre allocated tables and seats. The dining room will remain closed until this time
  • Partners will be allocated their own table. Table positions will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis, which may be decorated in their corporate colors. Partner attendees will be required to be seated at their own tables
  • Guests will be invited to choose which Partner table they wish to be seated. There will be no changing of seats on the evening
  • The event will begin with a keynote presentation by a recognized expert in economics and investments, providing an overview of the current investment climate globally, followed by an outlook on financial markets for the coming year.
  • This is followed by a 10-minute presentation by the Platinum Partner
  • Lunch or dinner will then be served
  • Following lunch or dinner there will be a series of 5-minute investment tracks, each featuring companies presenting their investment opportunities
  • Each presentation will be exclusive, in that no two presentations will cover the same topic
  • Branding throughout the venue will ensure Partners have their brand, products and services visible at all times maximising their investment
  • Each guest will receive a ‘Gift Bag’. Partners are invited to provide literature to be placed in these bags.
  • Post event, each Private Investor will be introduced electronically to each of those firms participating and pitching encouraging direct interaction

Kuwait Agenda:

Tuesday, 12th November 2019

12:00

Arrival of Guests and Networking

12:25 – 12:30

Welcome Address
Andrew Tebbutt, Managing Director, REDmoney

 

Presentations

12:30 – 13:00

Quorum Centre for Strategic Studies
Tariq Alrifai, Chief Executive, Quorum Centre for Strategic Studies

13:00 – 13:10

VG
Ashley Le Feuvre, Director, VG Funds
Claire Malkoun, Director – Business Development,VG Trust & Corporate Services

13:10 – 13:20

Rosette Merchant Bank
Stuart Jarvis, Investment Director, Rosette Merchant Bank
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13:20 – 13:30

Rain
Yehia Badawy, Co-Founder, Rain

13:30 – 13:35

Closing Remarks

13:35

Networking and Lunch

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ABOUT QUORUM

Quorum Centre for Strategic Studies Limited, is the first think tank in the world dedicated to protecting the Muslim world’s wealth. The Centre aims to protect individual, corporate and sovereign wealth through its proprietary research, advisory services, and government and media lobbying. Quorum has specialized research capabilities in financial crisis management. The Centre is committed to helping find solutions to global financial problems and develop an understanding of how the economies of the Muslim world are affected by geopolitics. Quorum was established in 2016 and is based in London, U.K. It is not set-up to be a for-profit institution and is funded by generous sponsors and donors from around the world.

ABOUT REDMONEY GROUP

REDmoney Group is the foremost global provider of specialized Islamic financial media services across three core divisions of events, publishing and seminars. Established in 2004, the firm has offices in Dubai, Kuala Lumpur and London: offering an unrivalled multichannel service across the full spectrum of the global financial markets. The outward-facing arms of the REDmoney publishing and events portfolio are supported by REDmoney seminars, which provides access to industry-leading expertise from the best in the field, offering practical insights on technical and strategic aspects of Islamic finance to dealmakers, regulators and intermediaries in core and developing Shariah compliant markets.

Delegate (LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE) / US$1,500

  • One full-access pass to the event
  • Seated on an ‘open’ table
  • Ideal for companies looking to network with HNW investors

Early bird: / US$1,200 before 12 th October 2019

For any inquiries contact us

Our team will be glad to answer any questions you may have about this event.