2015 marks the 10th year of REDmoney’s flagship event – the IFN Asia Forum. Known throughout the industry as the premier Islamic finance event in the region the forum consistently brings together the most influential market players and provides a platform to discuss the very latest issues affecting Islamic finance in the region. As major Asian economies begin to seriously assess the prospects of Islamic capital raising the IFN Asia Forum will continue to deliver on its promise: to provide delegates with prospects, opportunities and current trends in mature and new Islamic finance markets in Asia. The event will draw participation from speakers and delegates from Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Japan Pakistan, Brunei, the Philippines, the Maldives and Sri Lanka amongst others. Keynote Address by:
Presentations & Speeches
AgendaDay 109:00 - 09:05
Quran Recitation
09:05 - 09:25
Opening Keynote Address
Professor Datuk Dr Rifaat Ahmed Abdel Karim – Chief Executive Officer, International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation 09:25 - 09:35
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Abdulkader Thomas – Chief Executive Officer, SHAPE Financial 09:35 - 10:35
Opening Panel Session: Islamic Finance in Asia: A Gameplan for the Year Ahead
The region’s leading players share their views on what the strategy will be for the advancement of Islamic finance in Asia in the year ahead. As Asian markets begin to tackle the effect of a new economic environment, what impact will oil prices, global currency exchange and other economic factors have on how business is done here in Asia?
10:35 - 11:15
Coffee & Networking
11:15 - 12:15
Panel Session: A Look at New Structures in Award Winning Sukuk Deals
12:15 - 13:00
Panel Session: Prospects for Green and SRI Sukuk and Corporate Waqf in Asia
13:00 - 13:10
Luncheon Address
Eqhwan Mokhzanee Muhammad – Chief Executive Officer, AmBank Islamic 13:10 - 14:25
14:25 - 15:15
Promoting Sustainable Growth in New Markets
As new markets make strides in solidifying their position in the global Islamic capital market, the strengths of each individual market and the ability to effectively carry out cross border Islamic finance activities must be enhanced. What can we expect in terms of new asset classes, sector-specific development and trends? How will the emergence of these markets create linkages with mature Islamic finance destinations? This roundtable will explore the prospects and challenges that lie ahead in some of the world’s most promising Islamic financial markets. This session will cover development in Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Oman, Pakistan and the Philippines
15:15 - 15:30
Presentation: The Boom & Bust Cycle and Islamic Finance
Tariq Al-Rifai – Author of Islamic Finance and the New Financial System, Kuwait 15:30 - 15:50
Coffee & Networking
15:50 - 16:50
Corporate Funding Strategies in the Current Economic Environment
An in-depth review of how Asian corporates are raising funds in light of rising interest rates and falling oil prices
16:50 - 17:00
Chairperson’s Closing Remarks
Day 209:00 - 09:10
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Abdulkader Thomas – Chief Executive Officer, SHAPE Financial 09:10 - 09:25
Keynote Address: Facilitating Innovations in the Islamic Capital Markets
Dato Dr. Nik Ramlah Mahmood – Deputy Chief Executive, Securities Commission Malaysia 09:25 - 09:40
Launch of Islamic Capital Markets: Principles & Practices by International Shari’ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance & Securities Commission Malaysia
09:40 - 10:30
Trends in Islamic Asset Management and Asset Allocation Strategies
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee and Networking
11:00 - 11:15
Keynote Address: Shariah Compliant Investment Opportunities in the United Kingdom
Alan Yarrow – The Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor of The City of London 11:30 - 13:00
BREAKOUT SESSION
![]() Labuan IBFC’s International Waqf Foundation - The First Islamic Foundation Aimed at the International Market
11:15 - 11:45
Roundtable: Developing a New Generation of Islamic Bankers
11:45 – 12.00
Presentation: Evaluating the Potential of Asia to a Global Financial Services Provider
Kevan Watts – Vice Chairman of Global Banking, HSBC, United Kingdom & Chairman – UK-ASEAN Business Council 12:00 - 12:15
Presentation: Outlook for Shariah-Compliant Private Equity Investments in Asia
Arshad Ahmed – Managing Director, Elixir Capital, USA 12:15 - 12:45
Crowdfunding: A Perfect Fit?
Crowdfunding is big news in both the Islamic and conventional markets, with a groundswell of interest that has seen legislation introduced in the US, UK and several other jurisdictions as nations legitimize what is promoted as one of the few truly egalitarian and accessible forms of entrepreneurial start-up funding. The story has already swung into gear on the conventional side with a plethora of successful case studies – and with principles that perfectly match the platform of Shariah compliant SME support, is it a trend tilting on the edge of enormity for the Islamic world as well?
12:45 - 13:45
13:45 - 14:30
Private Equity, Islamic Wealth Management Products and Private Banking in Asia
In Asia alone there are now more than 4.1 million high net worth individuals (HNWI) who collectively control an estimated US$13.5 trillion in financial assets underpinning an increasing demand for private banking and wealth management products by HNWIs. How are wealth managers attracting Muslim HNWIs and family offices? And what Shariah-compliant products are likely to appeal to these investors?
14:30 - 14:45
Keynote Address: Outlook for Islamic Finance in the Maldives
Dr Azeema Adam – Governor, Maldives Monetary Authority 14:45 - 15:35
Prospects for Commodity Murabahah and Islamic Treasury Products
15:35 - 16:20
Regional Islamic Cross Border Activities
For the Islamic investment industry to realize its goal of operating on a global platform, regulations, standards and a cohesive legal infrastructure are crucial. This session will address the current state of play of the Shariah compliant funds and asset management industry, impact of recent changes and what future regulations are needed to advance the industry.
16:20 - 16:30
Chairperson’s Closing Remarks
16:30 - 17:00
Coffee and Networking
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