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| 09:15 – 09:20 | Welcome Remarks | ||||
| 09:20 – 09:25 | Chairman’s Remarks Issam Al Tawari – Founder and Managing Partner, Newbury Consulting |
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| 09:25 – 09:40 | Presentation: An Assessment of Financial Sector Stability in Kuwait Nizamuddin Arshad – Advisor to the Governor on Banking Affairs, Central Bank of Kuwait |
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| 09:40 – 10:40 | Mega Trends: Domestic and Global Influencers for Kuwait We discuss key issues relevant to the economic development of Kuwait and the growth of Islamic banking and finance. We examine the Kuwaiti financial markets with a focus on geopolitical and financial risks and financial regulation. We discuss the growth and evolution of Islamic banking in the country and analyze competition and consolidation within the industry. We also assess Kuwait Vision 2035 and the relaxation of restrictions on foreign direct investment in the Emirates, particularly in relation to infrastructure finance, real estate and financial services.
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| 10:40 – 11:10 | Coffee Break | ||||
| 11:10 – 12:10 | Development of Islamic Capital Markets and Asset Management in Kuwait We look at innovation in Kuwaiti capital markets and identify where Shariah compliant products can add value and what role they can play. We discuss recent regulatory developments for Sukuk and assess current market trends: will recent significant issuance by financial institutions continue? We ask what is next for the Kuwaiti asset management industry and look at recent product innovations, particularly REITs and exchange-traded funds. What will inclusion in the FTSE Russell index mean for Kuwait’s capital markets and asset management sectors?
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| 12:10 – 12:35 | A Golden Opportunity Gold has come to prominence of late, either as an underlying asset or an asset class in itself. We take a closer look at recent financial products structured on or around gold and ask if the upward trend is set to continue.
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| 12:35 – 13:05 | Fintech Huddle We discuss the role of fintech, digital platforms and tokenization in today's financial industry in Kuwait. What do the development of smart contracts, blockchains and artificial intelligence mean for Islamic banking in the region? We assess the latest developments in fintech and analyze likely industry shifts, regulation and developments in product and delivery channels.
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| 13:05 | Refreshment and Networking |
