Date: 6th & 7th April 2016 Venue: Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta

Agenda

Day 1

6th April 2016: ISSUERS DAY

 
09:00 - 09:15
Welcome Remarks and Introduction of Motion
Chairperson : Lauren McAughtry — Group Managing Editor, REDmoney Group
Motion: This house believes that Islamic capital raising in Southeast Asia will continue its double digit growth despite the economic slowdown
 
09:15 - 09:45
Keynote Address
Dr Sofyan Djalil — Minister of National Development Planning and Head of National Development Planning Agency, Republic of Indonesia
 
09:45 - 10:30
Future Forward: Charting a New Direction for Islamic Financial Institutions
The IFN Asia Forum kicks off with a look at opportunities 2016 will present to industry players in Asian markets. Market leaders are asked to weigh in on where the industry is headed and to deliberate on how they will navigate the economic headwinds expected in the year ahead.
Moderator : Qudeer Latif — Partner, Clifford Chance, the UAE
Panelists : Herwin Bustaman — Head of Shariah Banking, Bank Maybank Indonesia
Imam Teguh Saptono — President Director, Bank BNI Syariah
Isidro Abas Sobrecarey — Chairman and CEO, Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines
Rafe Haneef — CEO and Executive Director, CIMB Islamic Bank
 
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee & Networking
 
11:00 - 12:30
BREAKOUT SESSION: INFRASTRUCTURE: MARKET & REGULATORY UPDATE – INDONESIA FOCUS

As developing economies in the Asia Pacific region continue their bid to improve on infrastructure development the need for project financing has become ever more important. This breakout session, brought to you by Hadiputranto Hadinoto & Partners, will focus on how Islamic finance may be used for the financing of infrastructure projects in Indonesia and surrounding markets.

  • Domestic and cross border financing: Structuring onshore and offshore transactions for Shariah compliant infrastructure finance: Regulations, Fatwas
  • Assessing Asia's infrastructure needs and opportunities for financing and investment
  • Indonesia: Regulatory updates relating to infrastructure financing
  • Regional focus: Development in infrastructure and financing in Asia
Panelists: Martin David — Principal, Baker & Mckenzie.Wong & Leow
Mita Guritno — Partner, Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners
Kirana Sastrawijaya — Associate Partner, Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners
 
11:00 - 12:00
How Will the Economic Environment Impact Islamic Capital Raising Trends in 2016?
  • How will rising interest rates, oil prices and a contraction in emerging markets affect issuances going forward?
  • Fund raising to sustain development: Infrastructure, health and education
  • Innovation in syndicated lending deals
  • How can dealmakers widen the investor base for Sukuk?
  • Increasing investor appeal of corporate Sukuk through ratings and indices
Moderator : Hanim Hamzah — Regional Managing Partner, ZICO Law 
Panelists : Hitesh Asarpota — Head, Debt Capital Markets, Emirates NBD Capital
Mohamed Nazri Omar — CEO, Danajamin Nasional, Malaysia
Ruslena Ramli — Head of Islamic Finance, RAM Ratings
Todd Schubert — Managing Director, Fixed Income Research, Bank of Singapore
 
12:00 - 12:45
Infrastructure & Project Finance: Weighing the Options and Investment Opportunities in Asia
  • Outlook for key sectors and asset classes across Asia: Maritime, aviation, healthcare and energy
  • Infrastructure deals: Where is the capital coming from and where is it flowing to?
  • Assessing Indonesia’s infrastructure needs and opportunities for financing and investment
  • Cross border financing: Challenges in executing cross border project Sukuk 
Moderator : Noor Meurling — Partner, Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee Singapore
Panelists : Edward Gustely — Managing Director, Penida Capital Advisors, Indonesia
Salman Ahmed — Partner, Trowers & Hamlins 
Suminto Sastrosuwito — Director of Islamic Financing, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Indonesia
Wahyu Trenggono — Director, Indonesia Bond Pricing Agency
 
12:45 - 14:15
Networking Luncheon
 
14:15 - 15:00
IFN Deal Dialogue
The region’s most notable issuers discuss key trends, features and success factors of their most prominent deals.
  • Ihsan RM100 million (US$22.99 million) Sukuk
  • XL Axiata US$110 million Sukuk Ijarah
  • Garuda Indonesia US$500 million Global Sukuk
Moderator : Lauren McAughtry — Group Managing Editor, REDmoney Group
Panelists : Arisia Arundati Pusponegoro — Partner, Linda Widyati & Partners
Iman Rachman — Managing Director, Mandiri Sekuritas
Mohd Izani Ghani — Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, Khazanah Nasional
Tunggul Purusa Utomo — Partner, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners
 
15:00 - 16:00
The Future of Islamic Banking in Asia
This panel will feature leaders in Asia’s Islamic finance industry offering their views on where the industry is headed and initiatives in each major industry sector and market. Hear directly from Islamic finance leads on their plans to stimulate Islamic banking activity, develop education and leadership in Islamic finance and grow  Islamic investments in their respective markets.
Moderator : Imran Mufti — Partner, Hogan Lovells, the UAE
Panelists : Ibrahim Hassan — CEO and Managing Director, RHB Islamic Bank
Mahmud Hossain — Managing Director, Millennium Information Solution
Mustafha Haji Abdul Razak — Managing Director, Bank Rakyat Malaysia
 
16:00 - 16:10
Closing Remarks
 
16:10 - 16:45
Coffee & Networking
 
16:45
End of Day One

Day 2

7th April 2016: INVESTORS DAY

 
09:15 - 09:30
Welcome Remarks and Introduction of Motion
Chairperson : Lauren McAughtry — Group Managing Editor, REDmoney Group
Motion: Alternative investment platforms will eventually become mainstream investment vehicles in Asia
 
09:30 - 09:45
Keynote Address
Dr Mulya E. Siregar — Deputy Commissioner of Banking Supervision, Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK)
 
09:45 - 10:45
Investor Roundtable: Mapping Asia’s Investment Landscape
The Investors Day kicks off with an expert panel of investment leaders offering their view on where the Islamic fund management industry is headed in light of the global contraction of emerging markets, plunging oil prices and general market volatility.
  • Capital flow trends in Asia: Where are investors putting their money and where are Asian funds flowing to?
  • How are fund managers adapting to current market conditions?
  • Where is the silver lining?
Moderator : Lawrence Oliver — Deputy CEO, DDCAP
Panelists : Gerald Ambrose — CEO, Aberdeen Islamic Asset Management, Malaysia
Michael Orzano — Director, Global Equity Indices, S&P Dow Jones Indices, the USA
Monem Salam — President, Saturna Malaysia
 
10:45 - 11:15
Coffee & Networking
 
11:15 - 11:45
Education and Leadership in Islamic Finance
The Islamic finance industry’s projected growth continues to outpace the development of talent the industry crucially needs. Who is responsible for bridging the gap and how will it be fixed?
Moderator : Professor Siraj Sait — Director of the Center for Islamic Finance, Law and Communities (CIFLAC), University of East London
Panelists : Adnan Alias — CEO, IBFIM
Badlisyah Abdul Ghani — President, Chartered Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals, Former CEO, CIMB Islamic Bank
Yuslam Fauzi — Dean of Syariah Finance Academy, Mandiri University, Former President Director, Bank Syariah Mandiri
 
11:45 - 12:30
Bringing Innovation and Technology to Islamic Asset Management    
  • How are client preferences and new regulations influencing product development in key Asian markets?
  • What global asset management trends are influencing the region’s Islamic funds industry?
  • The evolution of alternative investment into mainstream investment allocation – the case for Shariah compliant solutions
  • Who and what is driving the SRI and social entrepreneurship sector? What new products and funds are likely to surface?
  • Islamic and ethical investing: What more needs to be done to promote Islamic as ethical investing to broaden its appeal?
  • Embracing social media and technology in product distribution within the fund management industry
Moderator : Lauren McAughtry — Group Managing Editor, REDmoney Group
Panelists : Alexandra Solnik — Executive Director, BNP Paribas Investment Partners Najmah
Gunanta Afrima — Board Member and COO, CIMB Principal Asset Management, Indonesia
Jana Sehnalova — Head of Global Real Estate Securities, La Francaise Forum Securities
Mahdzir Othman — CEO, i-VCap
Najmuddin Mohd Lutfi — CEO, BIMB Investment Management
 
12:30 - 12:50
Presentation: Cross Border Funds Distribution in Asia – Opportunities for Islamic Funds
Armin Choksey — Director, Head of Asian Investment Fund Centre, PwC Singapore
 
12:50 - 14:05
Networking Luncheon
 
14:05 - 14:45
Islamic Treasury Roundtable
Economic volatility in the past year has contributed to a loss of liquidity in the Islamic financial markets. How are Islamic financial institutions faring now, and how well are treasury instruments catering to market needs? Are global Islamic commodity platforms effective in managing liquidity?
Moderator : Ariff Sultan — Regional Director, Asia Pacific, IdealRatings
Panelists : Afrid Wibisono — Deputy Director, Treasury and International Banking, Bank Muamalat Indonesia
Mohamad Zabidi Ahmad — Senior Managing Director and Global Head Islamic Treasury, Treasury and Markets, Group Wholesale Banking, CIMB Group
Suzaizi Mohd Morshid — Head of Treasury, RHB Islamic Bank, Malaysia
 
14:45 - 15:35
Riding the Fintech Wave: How are Alternative Funding Platforms Performing in Asia?
  • What is driving the growth of these platforms?
  • What Shariah principles are companies like Beehive, Blossom Finance and Club Ethis basing their products on?
  • Is there potential for secondary market creation?
  • What’s next in the FinTech space?
Moderator : Lauren McAughtry — Group Managing Editor, REDmoney Group
Panelists : Dondi Hananto — ‎Founder, Kinara Indonesia
Elain Lockman — Co-Founder & Director,  ATA PLUS
Matthew J. Martin — Founder, Blossom Finance
Ville Oehman — Founder & CEO, Quantified Assets, Singapore
 
15:35 – 15:45
Closing Remarks
 
15:45 – 16:15
Coffee & Networking
 
16:15
End of Forum