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IFN FORUM SAUDI ARABIA
Issuers Day: Monday, 12th November 2012
Investors Day: Tuesday, 13th November 2012
Venue: Four Seasons Hotel, Riyadh at Kingdom Centre
Confirmed Delegates:
798
Latest update:
  • Luncheon on Issuers Day will be hosted by Maybank Islamic
  • Luncheon on Investors Day will be hosted by King & Spalding
  • Introduction Presentation : Assessing issuers' market potential in Saudi Arabia by Neil Miller, Global Head of Islamic Finance, KPMG
     
  • Power Presentation: Promoting the Islamic finance industry in Saudi Arabia - The success story by Talal K. Althefery, Program Manager - Small to Medium Enterprises (SME), Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), Islamic Development Bank
  • Country Presentation - Malaysia by Najmuddin Mohd Lutfi, Deputy Director, MIFC Promotions Unit, Central Bank of Malaysia
  • Presentation: Resolving Shariah-Based Commercial Disputes through Arbitration by Sundra Rajoo, Director, Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA)
  • Presentation: Retakaful - Asian Practices Compared to the Gulf by Tobias Frenz, Chief Executive Officer, Munich Re Retakaful

 

 

Lead Partners


Albilad Investment had been granted a comprehensive set of licenses by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia which allows it to manage, advise and arrange services for clients. The company offers a combination of services and investment solutions based on Shariah principles.

Our vision is to be the best investment company in responding to the aspirations of our corporate and institutional clients, partners, the CMA, employees and shareholders. Our products include investment banking, asset management, brokerage, research and advisory.

Our mission is to provide a wide range of investment solutions through our existing and planned range of products, services and channels. Our professional teams also ensure best satisfactory investment returns for our clients, shareholders and employees.

King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100. With 800 lawyers in 17 offices in the US, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, the firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents. Consistently ranked among the best in the world by Chambers Global, King & Spalding�s Middle East & Islamic Finance practice comprises nearly 30 professionals based in offices in the US, Europe and the Middle East. In 1995, the firm was the first to establish a dedicated Islamic finance and investment practice and has remained at the forefront of this specialized area ever since, having pioneered many of the Shariah compliant financial, investment and capital markets products that exist today. We have strong experience in the Saudi market, where we have leading Islamic finance, investment funds, real estate, private equity and debt capital markets practices.

Latham & Watkins is a leading full-service global law firm with more than 2,000 lawyers in 31 offices around the world serving multinational companies, family-owned businesses, start-ups, financial institutions, private equity funds, venture capital firms, sovereign wealth funds, governments and other organizations.

Latham lawyers have been advising some of the most active strategic and financial dealmakers in the Middle East. The firm's Middle East offices in Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai and Riyadh are staffed with more than 50 English, the US and regionally qualified lawyers with Arabic, English, French, German and other language capabilities. Latham�s Middle East team is highly experienced in banking and finance, project development and finance, capital markets, investment funds, private equity, M&A, strategic and joint ventures and intellectual property, across industries such as oil and gas, power, renewable energy, mining & metals, transportation, financial services, government entities, real estate, healthcare, education, infrastructure, construction, retail and telecommunications.

NCB Capital is the investment arm of The National Commercial Bank (NCB) of Saudi Arabia, one of the largest banks in the Middle East. At its core, it has a market-leading wealth management business and provides clients with award-winning solutions in asset management, securities and investment banking, backed by a professional workforce in Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar and Bahrain of our 300 employees.

It is the largest investment provider in the kingdom in size, share and reach, with over one million clients, and assets under management unmatched by any local competitors. NCB Capital is the market leader in mutual funds in Saudi Arabia. It is also the world�s largest Shariah compliant asset manager.

It has an award-winning equity research team, and is seen as a thought leader in addressing the region�s most significant capital markets issues for its clients.

Riyad Capital is the investment arm of Riyad Bank, and believes in the importance of financial management of your wealth and planning for your financial future. It is a subsidiary of Riyad Bank, licensed by the Capital Market Authority to provide dealing (as principle, agent and underwriter), arranging, advising and custody.

Riyad Capital provides its investment services through the following departments:

  • Asset Management: We offer a broad range of mutual funds (local, regional and international) and discretionary portfolio management for high income and affluent individuals.
  • Wealth Management: It is considered as the distributional arm of Riyadh Capital.
  • Investment Banking: Riyad Capital offers a wide variety of investment banking services, including advisory on equity and debt private and public offerings, M&A as well as structured finance advisory.
  • Brokerage Services: Our team is made up of market professionals with extensive experience in all aspects of the stock markets.

Associate Partner


Baker & McKenzie is one of the world�s largest law firms, with a solid service platform across 44 countries. Our strategic locations and access to a global network of legal resources means we can advise clients on a wide range of international and domestic matters. Tapping into a unique blend of local and international experience, we can simplify complex issues with exceptional ease.

We have been active in the MENA region since 1975 with affiliated offices in Riyadh, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Cairo and Istanbul. Our practice, with over 27 partners and 90+ associates in total, has fluent Arabic speakers, which will allow us to handle all aspects of a transaction seamlessly on our clients' behalf, working with both English and Arabic documentation.

Legal Advisors, in association with Baker & McKenzie in Riyadh, provides comprehensive advice on the whole range of financial, corporate, commercial and administrative matters.

Endorsed By


AAOIFI is an international autonomous organization established in 1991 responsible for development and issuance of accounting, auditing, ethics, governance, and Shariah standards for the international Islamic finance industry. It is supported by over 200 institutional members � including central banks, regulatory authorities, financial institutions, accounting and auditing firms � from over 40 countries.

AAOIFI has issued over 80 standards on accounting, auditing, ethics, governance, and Shariah. The standards have been followed by leading Islamic financial institutions across the world including in jurisdictions in Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe and North America and adopted by the Islamic Development Bank Group.

In order to support the adoption and technical application of the standards, AAOIFI has introduced Certified Islamic Professional Accountant (CIPA) and Certified Shariah Advisor and Auditor (CSAA) professional qualification programs. It has also introduced a contract certification program � to certify that financial contracts between Islamic financial institutions and their clients comply with AAOIFI standards and Shariah rules and principles.

Booth Sponsor


Maybank Islamic (MIB) the Islamic finance arm of Maybank Group is the largest Islamic bank in the ASEAN region with total assets and dominating market share in almost all key segments. An acknowledged industry icon, Maybank Islamic continues to lead the industry through development of new, innovative and internationally accepted propositions. Its diversified products and services are available at over 400 Maybank networks nationwide, as well as in key financial centers such as Indonesia, Singapore, London and the Middle East.

MIB dominates the Islamic banking industry with a leading market share in financing and deposits segments of over 26% and 23% respectively; and with total assets of US$25 billion (as at June 2012). Its financing portfolios also contributed up to 28.3% to Maybank Group�s total domestic loans. In the Investment banking space, jointly with Maybank Investment Bank consistently ranks highly in the global Sukuk league table.

Executive Partners


Ableace Raakin has been actively participating in catalyzing the transformation of Malaysia into a regional Islamic finance hub. We are specializing in providing the underlying assets for the commodity Murabahah market, the first in Malaysia to provide this service, and first in the world to use palm oil and its related products as the asset base for this program.

Continous comprehensive studies and research on Islamic finance is in place to ensure that the products and services that we provide conform to the Shariah principles with the assistance of Shariah experts. We are endorsed by a reputable Shariah advisory firm with presence in Malaysia and the Middle East.

Our clients comprise mainly of Islamic financial institutions and we are predominantly present in Asean and the GCC market.

Our services are being used for liquidity management, deposits and financing for retail and corporate, trade finance, hedging instruments and Sukuk.

Bank of London and The Middle East (BLME) is an independent UK, wholesale Shariah compliant bank based in London. BLME received the Financial Services Authority�s authorization in July 2007 and is the largest Islamic bank in Europe. It is led by a management team that brings together a combination of experienced international bankers and leading experts in Islamic finance.

The core divisions that make up BLME�s competitive offering are corporate banking, treasury and wealth management comprising of private banking and asset management. BLME is the largest Shariah compliant bank in Europe and we also have a dedicated Shariah supervisory board (SSB). The SSB ensures that our policies and practices, as well as our corporate governance, are in accordance with Shariah principles. These principles require that our service is based upon achieving sustainable performance from tangible assets.

The team at Dar Al Sharia Legal & Financial Consultancy headed by renowned Shariah scholar Dr Hussain Hamed Hassan pioneered the concept of Shariah consultancy in 2004.

Since then, Dar Al Sharia has successfully handled over 3000 transactions worth hundreds of billions of US dollars. The transactions included many Shariah compliant landmark structures and products, including multi-class Sukuk, securitization Sukuk, project finance structures, rate and currency swaps, numerous innovative and new retail and corporate banking products, REIT, Islamic bourse, Islamic trust, etc.

Dar Al Sharia has expertise in reviewing a country�s legislation and advises on the necessary amendments to allow Islamic banking and finance. This firm has unrivalled skills in setting up new Islamic banks, new Islamic banking windows, new Takaful companies, besides the conversion of conventional banks into Islamic institutions.

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Central London, with presence in the Middle East, DDCAP is majority owned and controlled by IPGL. DDCAP positions itself as an intermediary in the Islamic financial services industry, providing structuring support, trade execution and value-added services to its global clients.

DDCAP holds a unique market position as a facilitator across a diverse range of Shariah compliant products, asset classes and instruments in both the primary and secondary markets. DDCAP�s wholly owned subsidiaries include DD&Co and DDGI. DD&Co is an associate trade member of the London Metal Exchange and an associate member of the London Platinum and Palladium Market.

Eiger Trading Advisors is an investment management and advisory firm specializing in commodities markets. Based in London, the company has a wealth of knowledge and experience and generates value through its network of relationships within physical commodities markets.

Our dedicated team provides Islamic financial institutions with custom bespoke products in a range of commodities, including:

  • Liquidity management/Asset facilitation � via our proprietary electronic trading platform
  • Shariah compliant commodity indices
  • Structured products
  • Commodity trade finance and risk mitigation
  • Shariah compliant trade finance funds (advisory and under management)

Our proprietary web-based trading platform is currently being used or tested by over 130 institutions across Europe, the GCC and Asia. The platform automates the structuring and execution of Islamic treasury and capital markets products for wholesale and retail commodity-backed transactions and is one of the most advanced and efficient delivery mechanisms available

Emirates NBD Group

Emirates NBD is a leading banking group in the Middle East with assets of AED 296.7 billion (US$80.7 billion) (as of the 31st March 2012). The group has a leading retail banking franchise in the UAE, with over 163 branches and over 760 ATMs. It is a major player in the UAE corporate banking arena with a strong Islamic banking, global markets & treasury, investment banking, private banking, asset management and brokerage operations. The group has operations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Singapore, the UK, Jersey (Channel Islands) and representative offices in India and Iran.

Emirates NBD Capital

Emirates NBD Capital Limited (EmCap) is the investment banking subsidiary of the Emirates NBD Group, licensed to operate in the Dubai International Financial Center. EmCap comprises an experienced team of professionals combining an international perspective with in-depth regional knowledge spanning DCM (including Shariah compliant structuring), syndicated/club loans, financial advisory, ECM and project finance.

GFI Group provides brokerage services, market data, trading platform and analytics software products to worldwide institutional clients.

From its offices in Dubai, opened in 2008, GFI acts as a leading intermediary in the Middle Eastern, European and Asian markets. GFI�s experienced team in this region provides wholesale brokerage services in Islamic finance alongside conventional fixed income, foreign exchange and equities products.

GFI�s highly knowledgeable industry sector voice broking staff is supported by its electronic trading platforms, including CreditMatch�, ForexMatch� and EnergyMatch� Europe, to provide enhanced liquidity and efficiency. These esteemed hybrid trading platforms allow GFI brokers to provide clients with in-depth market information and efficient trade execution, without compromising anonymity and confidentiality.

Headquartered in New York, GFI was founded in 1987 and employs more than 2,200 people globally. The company provides services and products to over 2,600 institutional clients, including leading investment and commercial banks, corporations, insurance companies and hedge funds.

The ITS Group is a global leader in ethical banking solutions for Islamic banks and Islamic financial organizations for over two decades, and is also a member of the AAOIFI and the international foreign exchange (IFX). The ITS ethical banking solution is 100% Shariah compliant and specifically designed to fulfill the needs of the Islamic banking and finance sector.

The ITS' ethical banking solution is based on the first award winning �Islamic Instrument Definition Engine� which allows financial organizations to create their own Shariah compliant products, workflow and processes. In addition, it is based on the service oriented architecture and is also adopting the IFX Massaging Protocol.

The ITS ethical banking solutions covers consumer financing, trade finance, retail Islamic banking, Ejarah card product, treasury/investment, internet banking, risk management with Basel II compliance and banking delivery channels.

The ITS Group has a keen understanding of what its customers really need from an ICT partner.

Munich Re Retakaful is a composite re-Takaful operator licensed by Bank Negara Malaysia in December 2007, operating on a pure Wakalah model. Based in Kuala Lumpur we operate as Munich Re�s international re-Takaful hub and offer �AA-�(S&P) financial security. We also maintain a center of competence for re-Takaful at our headquarters and marketing office in Dubai.

We offer Takaful operators access to a truly 100% Shariah compliant supply chain as we do not use conventional retrocession. We also do not accept conventional insurance business in our re-Takaful pool, giving our clients a peace of mind that our pool is free of any contentious elements.

Our contributions towards the Takaful industry were recognized as we received the �Most Outstanding Re-Takaful Company� award at the Kuala Lumpur Islamic Finance news Forum in 2009. In 2010 we were voted the �Best Re-Takaful Service Provider� by Islamic Finance news.

Saudi Hollandi Bank, the first operating bank in Saudi Arabia was founded in 1926.

Originally it was known as 'The Netherlands Trading Society'. Its main business at the time was providing financial services to Hajj pilgrims from Indonesia. As it was the only bank in the kingdom at the time, it acted as the central bank, keeping the kingdom's gold reserves and receiving oil revenues on behalf of the Saudi Arabian government. In 1928 the Saudi Riyal, a new silver coin became the kingdom's first independent currency. The Netherlands Trading Society office in Jeddah had the honor of assisting the government with the launch of the local currency.

In 1954 the Netherlands Trading Society expanded its operations in the kingdom by opening two additional branches, in Al Khobar and Dammam, in the eastern province. The branch network was expanded to include Riyadh, Jubail, Mecca, Hofuf, Madinah, Qatif and other regions.

TRASSET is one of the major international software solution providers for financial institutions, having its headquarters in Milano, Italy and offices across the globe - including Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.

TRASSET is a worldwide unique system in offering fully integrated Treasury, Corporate Banking, Investment Banking and Asset Management systems covering both conventional and Islamic banking activities.

Our customer base has more than 100 different financial institutions; our solutions manage assets worth billions of dollars in over 15 countries spanning across Europe, America, Asia and the Middle East.

Luncheon Sponsor


Maybank Islamic (MIB) the Islamic finance arm of Maybank Group is the largest Islamic bank in the ASEAN region with total assets and dominating market share in almost all key segments. An acknowledged industry icon, Maybank Islamic continues to lead the industry through development of new, innovative and internationally accepted propositions. Its diversified products and services are available at over 400 Maybank networks nationwide, as well as in key financial centers such as Indonesia, Singapore, London and the Middle East.

MIB dominates the Islamic banking industry with a leading market share in financing and deposits segments of over 26% and 23% respectively; and with total assets of US$25 billion (as at June 2012). Its financing portfolios also contributed up to 28.3% to Maybank Group�s total domestic loans. In the Investment banking space, jointly with Maybank Investment Bank consistently ranks highly in the global Sukuk league table.

Event Stationery Sponsor


The ITS Group is a global leader in ethical banking solutions for Islamic banks and Islamic financial organizations for over two decades, and is also a member of the AAOIFI and the international foreign exchange (IFX). The ITS ethical banking solution is 100% Shariah compliant and specifically designed to fulfill the needs of the Islamic banking and finance sector.

The ITS' ethical banking solution is based on the first award winning �Islamic Instrument Definition Engine� which allows financial organizations to create their own Shariah compliant products, workflow and processes. In addition, it is based on the service oriented architecture and is also adopting the IFX Massaging Protocol.

The ITS ethical banking solutions covers consumer financing, trade finance, retail Islamic banking, Ejarah card product, treasury/investment, internet banking, risk management with Basel II compliance and banking delivery channels.

The ITS Group has a keen understanding of what its customers really need from an ICT partner.

Supported By


The Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) is an independent member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, a multilateral development finance institution. IRTI is responsible for leading the development and sustenance of a dynamic and comprehensive Islamic financial services industry that supports socio-economic development in 56 IDB-member countries. The institute undertakes cutting edge applied and policy research as well as capacity building activities in the field of Islamic economics and finance.

The programs we offer includes research and publications; training, capacity building and policy dialogue; advisory and consulting; education and learning; knowledge promotion, dissemination and encouragement.

IRTI has been shaping the development of Islamic economics and finance since its inception in 1983. We engage with individuals, universities, financial institutions, professional associations, financial sector regulatory organizations, standard setters and governments to build a better socio-economic future.

In August 2006, the Malaysia International Islamic Financial Center (MIFC) initiative was launched to position Malaysia as a hub for international Islamic finance. The MIFC initiative comprises a community network of the country�s financial and market regulators, government ministries and agencies together with industry participation from the banking, Takaful, capital market institutions, human capital development institutions and professional services companies.

Malaysia welcomes global talents, leading players, issuers and investors to leverage on our experience and expertise in Islamic finance for global business opportunities. In an environment of innovation and thought leadership, Malaysia shapes the future of Islamic finance to strengthen economic and financial linkages with other financial centres.

Association Partner


The Gulf Bond and Sukuk Association (GBSA) is the trade association representing the Arabian Gulf bond and the Sukuk market. The GBSA speaks for the fixed income industry and advocates its positions in the national capitals while strengthening the region�s voice in the global financial arena.

The GBSA acts as a focal point for the fixed income market in the Gulf region, contributes to developing market legislation and regulation, informs regional regulators on market trends and developments, advises government agencies in their roles as issuers, develops market practice, conventions and documentation, raises awareness about responsible investing, involves its members in global market initiatives and promotes high professional standards.

Official VIP Transportation


Juffali Automotive Company (JACO) has been the sole agent for Mercedes-Benz in Saudi Arabia for over half a century. Over the years, JACO's name has become synonymous with quality customer service and its operation has expanded to include showrooms in Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam and Asir, all supported by highly advanced workshops and parts centers.

JACO�s business objective was to provide exclusivity and top-notch products to its vast clientele in Saudi Arabia, thereby, forming an association with top German manufacturer � Mercedes-Benz back in the 1950's. This modest business relationship evolved over the years, to form an exceptional,

JACO's sophisticated online vehicle management systems complement the sustained efforts of over 600 employees, who take pride in their contributions to the company's reputation and good will. The key to JACO's success is its unconditional commitment and continuous efforts to improve the quality of its customer service and ensure their satisfaction.

Multilateral Strategic Partner


The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) is a multilateral financial institution. It was established by the IDB�s board of governors in November 1999 in Saudi Arabia. The authorized capital stock of the corporation is US$2 billion while the capital available for subscription is US$1 billion. Its shareholders are the IDB, 50 Islamic member countries, and five public financial institutions from member countries.

The mandate of the ICD is to play a complementary role to the IDB activities and national financing institutions in member countries through the provision of financing and financial services to private sector projects in accordance with principles of the Shariah. ICD also provides consultancy services to governments and private sector institutions in order to encourage the establishment, the expansion and the modernization of private sector enterprises and the development of capital markets.

Takaful & re-Takaful Day Endorser


The International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF) is a unique global trade association representing cooperative and mutual insurers globally. The ICMIF aims to promote and work with the cooperative and mutual insurance sector globally by being a leader in providing information and services to members, and representing the interests of, the global cooperative and mutual insurance sector. Working together with the members in this way underpins the federation�s commitment in providing �a global reach for local strength�. The ICMIF currently has 221 members in 71 countries including 25 Takaful and re-Takaful operators, agencies and institutes.

Some of the specific services available from joining the federation include member-only networks bringing together insurance professionals from different fields of expertise; network meetings and research publications on key areas of member interest; training through Agile, the most advanced technological training software in the insurance market today.

Badges & Lanyards Sponsor


Gulf International Bank (GIB) aims to be the international GCC bank with regional expertise, global outreach and innovative financial solutions; and to be a value-adding partner, leveraging cutting-edge technology and superior human capital.

GIB�s mission is to provide innovative, convenient and customised financial products and services and, in parallel, to build and retain a reputation for trust, quality and reliability in order to establish GIB as the partner of choice and create long-term relationships. This will enable the Bank to add value for its customers, be an employer of choice and meet shareholders� objectives.

The Bank was established in the Kingdom of Bahrain in 1975, and it is licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain as a conventional wholesale bank. It is owned by the six GCC governments, with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia holding a majority stake (97.2 per cent). GIB has branches in London, New York, Riyadh and Jeddah, and representative offices in Beirut and Abu Dhabi, in addition to its main subsidiaries, Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited, and Riyadh-based GIB Capital.

Lead Media Partner


Islamic Finance news is the industry's leading, capital markets focused, e-newsletter bringing you unrivalled editorial coverage every week on the global Islamic financial market. This weekly newsletter provides insightful and intelligent editorial coverage from around the world helping you keep ahead. In addition to a comprehensive weekly review of all the stories from around the globe, interviews, forums, market statistics and data, key industry practitioners contribute via non-biased, educational and up-to-date country and sector reports, giving you a firsthand knowledge and understanding of the Islamic finance markets and instruments from an experts' point of view. For a trial subscription, please contact Musfaizal Mustafa at +603 2162 7804 or email [email protected]

Official Information Partner


Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial and risk, legal, tax and accounting, intellectual property and science and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization. With headquarters in New York and major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota, Thomson Reuters employs approximately 60,000 people and operates in over 100 countries. Thomson Reuters shares are listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.

Media Partners


AlHuda Center of Islamic Banking and Islamic Economics (AlHuda CIBE) is a recognized name in the Islamic finance market for advisory, trainings, publications and research over the last six years. Our primary goal has always been to provide state-of-the-art advisory consultancy and education through various well recognized modes such as campus programs, distance learning programs, trainings workshops, and Islamic microfinance products through our distinguished publications in Islamic banking and finance. We are dedicated to serve the community in providing training, online education and consultancy in Islamic banking and finance not only in Pakistan but also globally.

True Banking is a bi-monthly magazine of AlHuda CIBE and the aim is to raise awareness about Islamic banking. This magazine has rightly targeted its readers to induce accurate knowledge, benefits of Islamic banking and the advantages of Islamic banking over conventional banking.

Arab News is the leading international English language daily of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. It is one of the leading newspapers of Saudi Research & Publishing Company (SRPC), part of the Saudi Research & Marketing Company.

SRPC is the Middle East�s biggest publishing house and Arab News is one of the 29 publications of the company. It was the first to simultaneously print Arab News and its sister publications in Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam.

The hallmark of its success over the last 37 years is its adeptness to effect changes, both in terms of technology and human resources.

The readership of Arab News is high and reaches the Saudi youth, businessmen, executives and diplomats.

Arab News covers news and features of Saudi Arabia, the GCC countries, Asia, Africa, Europe and Americas. It is the multinational and national companies� first choice as the medium of advertisements and campaigns.

The Bahrain Banker, a quarterly magazine published by the Bahrain Association of Banks, was launched in December 2009. There has never been a more opportune moment for the voice of Bahrain�s bankers to be heard as the world starts to recover from the financial crisis.

The 72-page publication has gained many plaudits over a relatively short time and is now very highly regarded. The magazine focuses on key themes, such as domestic and foreign banks in Bahrain, project finance opportunities, private banking and Islamic asset management as well as many other articles covering the depth and breadth of the financial services industry in the country.

Widely regarded as the best-regulated banking center in the Middle East, Bahrain has been the region�s undisputed financial capital for over 40 years. With The Bahrain Banker, the country�s bankers have a platform from which to present their own thought leadership to their peers in the international business community.

Launched in November 2006, Business Islamica is the first monthly magazine of its kind in the Middle East, specifically covering all aspects of Islamic business and finance, both regionally and internationally. The magazine�s objective is to spearhead awareness initiatives, heighten knowledge of its core principles and practices and feature the latest developments in this industry. Islamic finance, which was once considered as no more than an interesting aspect on the periphery of conventional mainstream finance, has emerged as a major global force, developing and growing faster than its conventional counterpart

Our editorial covers interviews with key industry leaders, case studies and includes features on a wide range of topics such as; Islamic banking, wealth management, Takaful, Islamic retail finance, marketing and branding of Shariah compliant products, regulatory issues, Islamic business challenges and risk management.

Capital Business Magazine is a B2B English monthly publication focusing on business best practices and is a publication accredited by the Dubai International Financial Center. It enjoys a sizable footprint in the Middle East on the strength of feature articles contributed by certified financial and business experts, as well as coverage of a broad spectrum of topics including banking, IT, oil & gas, real estate and construction, human capital, risk management, corporate finance and cash management, corporate governance, investments, IPOs and tools of trade.

Eurekahedge is the world's largest independent data provider and research house focusing on alternative investments. We are headquartered in Singapore and have representative offices in New York and London. We maintain coverage on over 25,000 alternative funds globally. Our global alternative research covers hedge funds, funds of funds, private equity funds, Islamic funds, real estate funds, long-only absolute return funds and enhanced equity funds (130/30) and socially responsible investment funds (SRI).

For more information, please contact Sultan Arif, Head of Marketing & Communications, at [email protected] or +65 6212 0925 (Head Office � Singapore) or visit www.eurekahedge.com. Also, you are able to reach us through our US Office lines at either +1 646-710-4898 or +1 646-710-4899.

By 2007, Global Islamic Finance Magazine (GIF) was firmly established as the leading Islamic finance media title for Islamic finance professionals. The magazine and website focuses on rapidly growing sector of Islamic banking, finance, economy and business. Through close contact with those active in the Islamic finance sector, GIF is able to bring you critical news and information not found elsewhere.

Our aim is to provide the articles with the latest news from the Islamic financial sector, and to help increase the qualifications and skills of our readers. For advertisers, we provide a seamlessly professional experience: whether contributing to reports or promoting your services, our team will go that extra mile to ensure that you are completely satisfied with your business� exposure to the unrivalled audience that GIF attracts.

The magazine has an enviable track record in promoting, repositioning and sustaining brands within the sector.

Incorporating Global Takaful (MEIR) meets the information needs of the insurance practitioners in the Middle East in particular, and those interested in doing business in the region with the increasing international attention being paid to the growth potential in the insurance industry in the MENA markets. It is the only magazine to have a dedicated section on Takaful every month focusing on developments in takaful around the world.

MEIR is the media partner for the Federation of Afro-Asian Insurers & Reinsurers, General Arab Insurance Federation, Islamic Financial Services Board Summit, the World Takaful Conference and the Middle East Insurance Forum. It organizes technical conferences including the MENA CEO Summit to boost the transfer of knowledge and technology to the region.

Oxford Business Group (OBG) is a global publishing, research and consultancy firm, which publishes economic intelligence on the markets of the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Latin America.

OBG offers a comprehensive analysis of macroeconomic and sectoral developments, including banking, capital markets, energy, infrastructure, industry and insurance.

The group�s acclaimed economic and business reports are the leading source of local and regional intelligence, while its online economic briefings provide an up-to-date in-depth analysis. OBG�s consultancy arm offers tailor-made market intelligence and advice to firms operating in these markets and those looking to enter them.

 

SPONSORS FOR IFN SAUDI ARABIA FORUM 2012

LEAD PARTNERS
Bank Al-Bilad
King & SpaldingLatham & Watkins LLPNCB CapitalRiyadh Capital
ASSOCIATE PARTNER
Baker & McKenzie
ENDORSED BY
AAOIFI
EXCLUSIVE KNOWLEDGE PARTNER
KPMG
BOOTH SPONSOR
Maybank Islamic
EXECUTIVE PARTNERS
Ableace Raakin
Bank of London and The Middle east (BLME)
Dar al Sharia
DDCAP Limited
EIGER
Emirates NBD Capital
GFI Group
International Turnkey System (ITS)
Munich RE
Saudi Hollandi Bank
Trasset
LUNCHEON SPONSORS
King & SpaldingMaybank Islamic
EVENT STATIONERY SPONSOR
International Turnkey System (ITS)
BRANDING SPONSORS
FALCOM Financial ServicesSaturna Sdn Bhd
SUPPORTED BY

Islamic Research & Training Institute
MIFC
ASSOCIATION PARTNER
The Gulf Bond and Sukuk Association
OFFICIAL VIP TRANSPORTATION
Mercedes- Benz
MULTILATERAL STRATEGIC PARTNER
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD)
TAKAFUL & RE-TAKAFUL DAY ENDORSER
International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation
BADGES & LANYARDS SPONSOR
GIB Capital
PARTNER
IdealRatings
LEAD MEDIA PARTNER
Islamic Finance news
OFFICIAL INFORMATION PARTNER
Thomson Reuters
MEDIA PARTNERS
AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and EconomicsArab News
The Bahrain BankerBusiness IslamicaCapital BusinessEurekahedgeGlobal Islamic FinanceMiddle East Insurance ReviewOxford Business GroupPacific Rim Construction
True Banking Magazine