Each event will be managed independently and the topics discussed, the number of presentations, case studies, key-notes and round-table discussions will depend heavily on that particular market
This is the format which seems to have worked best. By ending early and providing refreshments the delegates are provided with plenty of time for networking.
However, agendas may vary slightly from below depending on local customs, prayer times and local regulatory advice.
| 08:00 – 09:00 |
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Registration & Breakfast |
| 09:00 – 09:05 |
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Welcome |
| 09:05 – 09:15 |
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Opening Address |
| 09:15 – 09:30 |
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Introduction |
| 09:30 – 10:15 |
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Session One: What is Islamic finance and where are we now?
Examining key industry developments in the specified country and how local practices measure up against the standards of other regional centers |
- Regulatory updates on Islamic finance
- Challenges faced in the local Islamic financial markets and banking
- Recent growth in the market - who are the new players?
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| 10:15 – 11:00 |
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Session Two: The country and the Islamic capital markets
Discussing local and regional developments in Islamic markets, including taxation, regulatory, risk management and ratings issues. |
- Role of governmental bodies and regulators in ensuring compliance in theindustry
- Identifying growth areas, market opportunities, potential investors and issuers
- Issuance of new licenses to increase foreign participation
- Sukuk defaults - how to prevent it?
- Dispute resolutions in Islamic finance
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| 11:00 – 11:30 |
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Coffee Break |
| 11:30 – 11:45 |
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Presentation
From an international regulator from Key Islamic finance market |
| 11:45 – 12:30 |
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Session Three: Islamic Products: what can and can’t be done?
Assessing the development of Islamic financial products in specified country and regional market, including; |
- Shariah compliant versus Shariah based
- Developments and updates in existing products including;
- Takaful, re-Takaful & Bancatakaful
- Private equity
- Structured products
- Fund & wealth management
- REITs
- The potential for further innovation
- Standardization of products to increase cross-border acceptability
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| 12:30 – 13:45 |
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Lunch |
| 12:45 – 12:50 |
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Luncheon Presentation |
| 14:00 – 14:15 |
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Presentation
Islamic finance: Facts & Figures |
| 14:15 – 15:00 |
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Session Four: Issuing & Investing in the Islamic financial markets
The development of Islamic issuance and investments in the specified country and region, and it's potential. |
- Challenges of private issuers
- Standardizing local regulations to better stability
- Gaining foreign investors' interest and trust
- Growth of private equity and sovereign wealth funds in Islamic finance
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| 15:00 – 15:45 |
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Session Five: Closing round-table
Examining market trends, challenges, and further opportunities for Islamic financial markets |
- Characteristics peculiar to the specified country’s market
- Exploring the potential for specialized financing solutions and services
- Future listings in Islamic products
- Encouraging cross boundaries collaborations for growth and standardization
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| 15:45 – 17:00 |
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Refreshments and Networking |
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