The new kid on the block, China has a substantial Muslim population and offers vast opportunities for investors. With Hong Kong’s recent sovereign issuances opening up a gateway to the market, this sleeping giant is finally beginning to stir. With huge potential, we expect significant growth in years to come, and IFN is ideally placed to offer access to this interesting opportunity.
In collaboration with the ICD, an introductory event is planned for 2016 to tackle specific requirements for the Chinese market – including capital-raising techniques, investment opportunities, regulation, project and infrastructure finance and access to other markets. With significant international interest, China OIC Forum will be a groundbreaking introduction to Islamic opportunities in the world’s second-biggest economy.
Agenda
09:00 - 09:15
Welcome Address Khaled Al Aboodi— CEO, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector
09:15 - 09:30
Keynote Address Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah — Minister of Finance II, Malaysia
09:30 - 09:45
MOU Signing Ceremony and Launch of the ICD China Report
09:45 - 10:30
How will ‘One Belt, One Road’ Impact Investments and Trade Initiatives in Key Markets?
How can key OIC countries benefit from China’s economic initiatives?
What investment opportunities are state-owned enterprises and private companies looking for?
Current and future opportunities and linkages between key markets and the New Silk Road and New Maritime Silk Road
Moderator :
Nida Raza — Director and Head of Advisory, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector
Panelists :
Fang Qiuchen — Chairman, China International Contractors Association (CHINCA) Liu Zhengming — Managing Director, Silk Road Fund Mohamad Safri Shahul Hamid — Senior Managing Director and Deputy CEO, CIMB Islamic Bank Shi Jiyang — CEO, China-Africa Development Fund
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee & Networking
11:00 - 11:45
Initiatives and Partnership Opportunities between China and OIC Countries
‘One Belt, One Road’: What opportunities will this initiative provide and what will it take to establish connections and trade partnerships?
Initiatives by development banks and other major industry players in facilitating partnerships between the Silk Road Economic Belt and the GCC and CIS region
How will China navigate the economic headwinds expected in 2016? What impact will the current economic environment have on its investors?
Moderator :
Azleena Idris — Deputy Director, Islamic Banking, Bank Negara Malaysia
Panelists :
Abdulla Al Awar — CEO, Dubai Islamic Economy Development Center Guan Jianzhong — Chairman and President, Dagong Global Credit Rating Company, China Ihsan Ugur Delikanli — President, Black Sea Trade and Development Bank Khaled Al Aboodi— CEO, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector
11:45 - 12:00
Keynote Address: Sufian Ahmed – Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Ethiopia
12:00 - 12:45
Tapping Emerging Opportunities Available to Chinese Investors in Key Markets
Key considerations for investors seeking investment opportunities and partnerships with key OIC investment centers
Tapping opportunities in sub-Saharan OIC countries
High-potential sectors and asset classes: Construction, shipping and aviation, health care, real estate, agriculture and education
Emerging opportunities in OIC countries in Africa, South Asia and Central Asia
Regulatory framework for direct investments, cross-border fund distribution
Moderator :
Qi Wu — Senior Managing Director and Vice-Chairman, Accenture Greater China
Panelists :
Niale Kaba — Minister of Planning and Development, Republic of Cote d’Ivoire Mohieddine Kronfol — Chief Investment Officer, Global Sukuk and MENA Fixed Income, Franklin Templeton Investments Dr Paul Fokam Kammogne — Chairman, Afriland First Bank, Cameroon Professor Dr Rifaat Ahmed Abdel Karim — CEO, International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation Dr Serdar Sumer — CEO and Board Member, Aktif Bank, Turkey
12:45 - 14:00
Luncheon
14:00 - 14:45
Project & Infrastructure Finance - Opportunities for Chinese Firms and Institutions
Utilizing Sukuk for project and infrastructure financing
Outlook for syndicated financing of infrastructure projects in Asia, MENA and Africa
Public-private partnership ventures: Structures and models
What roles can Chinese firms play in addressing infrastructure needs in Asia and Africa?
Will the formation of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank spur large-scale project Sukuk?
Moderator :
Qasim Aslam — Partner, Dentons, the UAE
Panelists :
Ashraf Mohammed — Assistant General Counsel, Asian Development Bank Lim Say Cheong — Head, Maybank Islamic Banking, Singapore Urooj Ul Hasan Khan — Head, Investment Banking, Meezan Bank Zakiyoulahi Sow — Director, Sukuk Projects, the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector
14:45 - 15:45
What do Debut Issuers Need to Know about Raising Shariah Compliant Capital?
Key considerations for Chinese issuers in light of rising interest rates and devaluation of the yuan
Pricing, tenor and currency considerations for issuers
Secondary market liquidity, index eligibility and additional costs of Islamic financing vs. conventional fundraising
What can Shariah indices offer issuers in terms of widening the investor base and what needs to be done to warrant inclusion in Shariah indices?
Widening investor appeal of corporate Sukuk from a ratings perspective
Moderator :
Imran Mufti — Partner, Hogan Lovells, the UAE
Panelists :
Andy Cairns — Managing Director, Global Head of Debt Origination and Distribution, NBAD, the UAE Davide Barzilai — Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright, Hong Kong Jenny Shi — Managing Director and Country Manager, China, Moody’s Investors Service Mohamad Safri Shahul Hamid — Senior Managing Director and Deputy CEO, CIMB Islamic Bank
