In conjunction with the IFN Investor Forum, REDmoney Events is pleased to introduce the IFN US Investor Forum - a half day event designed to profile the growing number of investment opportunities available to global Shariah compliant investors. Ranging from real estate to agriculture and livestock the United States has begun to actively promote specific asset classes to attract Halal investors from the GCC, Asia, Europe and Africa.
The inaugural US Investor Forum will bring together key industry players, asset and fund managers and financial intermediaries from the US representing the debt and equity markets allowing them access to a highly active investment community in the GCC and across the globe.
Agenda
09:00 - 09:15
Welcome Address: An Overview of the US Shariah Compliant Investment Market Monem Salam – President, Saturna Malaysia
09:15 - 10:00
Key Markets and Asset Classes in the Americas
What regulations currently exist to support and promote the growth of Islamic investments in the United States? What changes can Islamic investors expect in 2015?
Key Shariah-compliant asset classes: What trends are emerging and what should investors look out for?
Outlook for debt capital markets, equity funds, PE funds, i-ETFs and pension funds in the Shariah compliant investment space
What prospects does the North American real estate sector hold for Islamic investors?
Discussing an industry-wide strategy required to encourage inward investments
Moderator:
Lauren McAughtry – Group Managing Editor, Islamic Finance news
Panelists:
Ayman Khaleq – Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius Monem Salam – President, Saturna Malaysia Philip Churchill – Founder & Managing Partner, 90 North Real Estate, United Kingdom
10:00 - 10:20
Presentation: Structuring Shari’ah-Compliant Real Estate Investments in the United States Isam Salah – Partner, King & Spalding, New York/Dubai
10:20 - 10:40
Presentation: Opportunities in Shariah Compliant Real Estate Investments: Key Markets and Opportunities Daniel Cooper – Partner, Head of North America, 90 North Real Estate, USA
10:40 - 11:10
Coffee & Networking
11:10 - 11:25
CEO Interview: How Middle Eastern Investors view the US Shariah Compliant Investment Market Muhannad Abulhasan – Chief Executive Officer, Arzan Wealth
11:25 - 12:05
A Strategy for Asset Allocation and Promoting Cross Border Investments
Long and short-terms asset allocation strategies for Islamic investors
Which US-based Shariah-compliant investments are likely to appeal to global investors?
Outlook for investments in offshore Sukuk funds
How is the concept of passporting influencing offshore fund distribution and overcoming regulatory hurdles to fund distribution?
How can the mechanism for distribution of funds in non-Muslim countries be improved? Will new regulations promote cross border distribution
Moderator:
Jawad Ali – Managing Partner, Middle East Offices, King & Spalding
Panelists:
Alka Banerjee – Managing Director, Strategy and Global Equity Indices, S&P Dow Jones Indices, USA Jamaluddin Nor Mohamad – Director of Islamic and Alternative Markets, Bursa Malaysia Mohamad Nasir – General Manager, Allied Asset Advisors, USA Nabil Issa – Partner,King & Spalding
