One of IFN’s most anticipated events of the year, the IFN Europe Forum never fails to bring together the Islamic finance experts from all corners of the globe. In 2014, we break from tradition and relocate to the landlocked haven of Luxembourg. This thriving financial business center has, over recent years, propelled itself into the global spotlight for its conducive regulations for the Islamic finance industry. The 4th IFN Europe Forum, and 8th IFN event in Europe, will feature all characteristics of the developing Islamic financial sector throughout the continent. In addition to the host country, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom have all welcomed the Islamic financing industry and continue to develop regulations to allow for a truly level playing field. As Asian and Middle Eastern Shariah based investors continue to seek new opportunities, Europe offers the ideal solution. With the support from regulators and government-bodies such as Luxembourg for Finance and the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry, the 2014, one and a half-day IFN Europe Forum will again be a must attend event.
Presentations & Speeches
AgendaAgenda08:00 - 09:00
Registration
09:00 - 09:05
Opening Remarks
09:05 - 09:20
Opening Keynote Address
Pierre Gramegna - Minister of Finance, Luxembourg 09:20 - 09:35
Keynote Address
Robert Scharfe - Chief Executive Officer, Luxembourg Stock Exchange 09:35 - 10:25
Keynote Panel Session: What is Europe’s Islamic Investment Strategy?
With increased regulatory efforts in major European financial markets, growing interest from Eastern Europe and the CIS region and a heightened awareness of socially responsible investing across the continent, what will Europe’s Islamic finance landscape look like in the coming year? Which markets are likely to lead and which sectors will flourish? How can regulatory optimism be converted into actual market activity?
10:25 - 10:55
Networking Break
10:55 - 11:35
European Transaction Roundtable: Discussing Key Success Factors of Europe’s Prominent Deals
We invite the region’s most successful issuers to discuss key trends, features and success factors of the year's most prominent deals. Why did they choose to raise funds Islamically? What drove the success of the issuances and what made these deals unique? In hindsight, what would these issuers have done differently?
11:35 - 11:50
Keynote Address
Jaseem Ahmed - Secretary General, Islamic Financial Services Board 11:50 - 12:05
Findings of The Luxembourg Dialogue Ashraf Ammar - Senior Manager, Deloitte
12:05 - 12:25
Presentation: A Regulatory & Tax Framework Review in Key European Markets
Ashraf Ammar - Senior Manager, Deloitte 12:25 - 13:30
Luncheon
13:30 - 14:15
Enabling Regulations: Developing the Legal, Tax and Regulatory Landscape for Islamic Finance in Europe
As the market develops, various European jurisdictions are now emerging as specialists in specific sectors aided by regulations to support their growth. The UK has positioned itself as a prominent real estate center, Turkey as a hub for Sukuk while Luxembourg and Ireland are becoming renowned centers for Islamic funds. We ask legal, tax and regulatory specialists to offer their opinion on the vast and varied regulations driving Islamic investments in key European Islamic finance markets and the value proposition each market offers potential investors.
Breakout Session: Open for Registration14:30 - 15:15
Islamic Finance and Global Food Security
Panel Discussion: Global Food Security: What Role can Islamic Finance Play in Developing the Halal Food and Agribusiness Sectors
There are limited seats at this breakout session. To reserve a seat please email [email protected] Closed Door Event, By Invitation Only14:00 - 15:30
CIMB Roundtable
14:15 - 15:00
Advancing Europe’s Sustainable Growth in Islamic Finance: A View from Key European Markets
With political will, regulatory support and stakeholder commitment successfully instituted, Europe appears well positioned to become a leading Islamic investment hub. Will these elements ensure the continent’s success? We ask global Islamic finance thought leaders to weigh in on the following:
15:00 - 15:15
Presentation: Luxembourg’s Role in Building a Sustainable Islamic Investment Hub in Europe
Pierre Oberle - Business Development Manager, Association of the Luxembourg Funds Industry (ALFI) 15:15 - 16:00
Islamic Investments and Funds in Europe: Shifting Trends and Winning Strategies
Investment experts and advisors offer their perspectives on potential growth sectors in the Islamic investment universe. What Shariah compliant investment instruments are available in Europe? Which classes and sectors will deliver and what is hindering the development of others?
16:00 - 16:45
Attracting Foreign Investment: Key Sectors and Asset Classes
16:45 - 16:50
Closing Remarks
16:50 - 17:15
Coffee & Networking
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