3 rd Annual 17 April 2013, Dusit Thani Dubai, Dubai UAE. Platinum Strategic Partner Gold Strategic Partners Associate Partner Knowledge Partners Harun Kapetanovic Economic Adviser Department of Economic Development Government of Dubai Dr. Sayd Farook Global Head Islamic Capital Markets Thomson Reuters Ahmed Bin Sulayem Executive Chairman Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER THE INDUSTRY LEADERS POWER DEBATE Moinuddin Malim Chief Executive Officer Mashreq Al Islami Amr Al Menhali EVP, Head of Islamic Banking ADCB Islamic Bank Anouar Adham Head of Asset Management QIB – UK
Department of Economic Development Government of Dubai
Dr. Sayd FarookGlobal Head Islamic Capital Markets
Thomson Reuters
Ahmed Bin SulayemExecutive Chairman
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)
OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER
THE INDUSTRY LEADERS POWER DEBATE
Moinuddin MalimChief Executive OfficerMashreq Al Islami
Amr Al MenhaliEVP, Head of Islamic Banking
ADCB Islamic Bank
Anouar AdhamHead of Asset Management
QIB – UK
BUILDING THE ISLAMIC ECONOMY: STRENGTHENING ISLAMIC FINANCE’S LINKS TO THE REAL ECONOMY
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KEYNOTE PLENARY SESSIONSThe high-profile platform where international leaders tackle the big picture issues, the Keynote Plenary Sessions are highly valued by delegates and play a significant role in generating new strategic insights into industry trends.
FACILITATED INTERACTIVE DEBATEBy utilising the investigative talents of the cream of professional interviewers as our session Moderators, we really probe the issues from all angles and ensure that it’s not just another “talk shop”. Interactive debate between panelists and delegates is expertly facilitated by the Moderator often resulting in groundbreaking new insights.
THE INDUSTRY LEADER’S POWER DEBATEA key highlight of MEIFIC is the dynamic high profile Industry Leaders’ Power Debate, which features an exceptional cross-section of international industry titans, CEOs and thought leaders, tackling the most significant and pressing issues in the global Islamic finance industry.
EXHIBITIONThe exhibition runs alongside the conference and provides a showcase for latest developments in the industry, new financial services product launches and innovative solutions, with an emphasis on improving efficiency and performance.
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Dear Banking and Finance Leader,
The Islamic banking and finance industry continues to be one of the fastest growing segments in the global financial markets, growing 50% faster than the overall banking sector. The Middle East region alone has witnessed 20% CAGR growth over the past 5 years and is well positioned to double by 2015 according to the Ernst & Young World Islamic Banking Competitiveness Report. This high-growth trajectory is being further supplemented by new strategic initiatives to align and integrate Islamic finance within the broader Islamic economic eco-system and industry leaders are now taking practical steps towards capitalising on the next growth phase for Islamic banking in the region.
Dubai’s Vision to Become a Global Hub for Islamic Industries and Economy: Implications for Islamic Finance Regionally and Internationally?
Dubai has recently unveiled a major new strategic push to establish itself as the global hub of the Islamic economy. This initiative will seek to create an integrated platform that will better align Islamic finance instruments, Takaful, Islamic contracts arbitration, the Halaal food industry, plus trade and quality standards, while creating an officially sanctioned Shari’ah supervisory council. It is expected that this bold blueprint will create a significant new growth impetus for Islamic finance as the industry becomes better connected to the real economy. Shari’ah-compliant alternatives have become increasingly attractive among the investment community, corporate end users, consumers and intermediaries, with the Middle East, which accounts for nearly 60% of global Islamic banking assets, clearly positioned as a key nerve centre of Islamic finance and broader Islamic industries.
MEIFIC 2013 - Building the Islamic Economy: Strengthening Islamic Finance’s Links to the Real Economy
It is against this dynamic backdrop that the 3rd Annual Middle East Islamic Finance & Investment Conference (MEIFIC 2013) will be convened to specifically focus on the new opportunities and challenges that are forging the Islamic banking, finance and investment landscape in the region. Co-located with the 8th Annual World Takaful Conference (WTC 2013), MEIFIC 2013, to be held on the 17th of April 2013 at the Dusit Thani Dubai, will focus on providing a powerful platform for industry players seeking to further build their presence in the dynamically evolving Middle East markets for Islamic finance and to explore emerging opportunities for convergence with broader Islamic industries and even greater integration with the real economy, which will further increase the momentum of growth.
We are delighted to have confirmed Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) as our opening keynote speaker. The agenda for MEIFIC 2013 has been structured to assess the new growth opportunities for Islamic finance in the Middle East and analyse how Islamic finance can realize its full potential by further strengthening its linkage to the real economy.
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Yours sincerely,
David McLeanChief ExecutiveThe Middle East Islamic Finance & Investment ConferenceA MEGA Brand
Geographical Representation @ MEIFIC 2012
MEIFIC: Bringing Together Key Industry Players and Thought Leaders to Chart the Future of the Regional Islamic Banking, Finance and Investments Industry
Designation Representation @ MEIFIC 2012
3rd Annual
BUILDING THE ISLAMIC ECONOMY: STRENGTHENING ISLAMIC FINANCE’S LINKS TO THE REAL ECONOMY
Harun KapetanovicEconomic Adviser
Department of Economic Development Government of Dubai
Dr. Sayd FarookGlobal Head Islamic Capital Markets
Thomson Reuters
Ahmed Bin SulayemExecutive Chairman
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)
Dr. Muhammad Al-Bashir Muhammad Al-Amine
Group Head Shari’ah Assurance Department
Bank Alkhair
Tooran AsifHead of Personal Banking
Mashreq Bank
Daniele VecchiSenior Vice President
Head of Group TreasuryMAF Holding LLC
OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Moinuddin MalimChief Executive OfficerMashreq Al Islami
Amr Al MenhaliEVP, Head of Islamic Banking
ADCB Islamic Bank
Anouar AdhamHead of Asset Management
QIB – UK
Adnan HalawiProduct Manager
Zawya Islamic Finance
Bernardo VizcainoIslamic Finance Correspondent - Middle East and North Africa
Thomson Reuters
Sheikh Bilal KhanShari’ah ScholarLinklaters LLP
Mohammed ParachaPartner and Head of Islamic
Finance Middle East and AfricaNorton Rose
Mufti Aziz ur RehmanManager – Shari’ah
Mawarid Group PJSC Dubai
Issam Al TawariChairman and Managing DirectorRasameel Structured Finance
Company
Dr. Azeemuddin SubhaniAssistant Professor, and Head,
Islamic FinanceAjman University of
Science and Technology (AUST)
Engage the Industry Leaders: Fresh Insights to Challenges and Opportunities @ MEIFIC 2013
“The Islamic finance industry is currently witnessing rapid transformation and continues to undergo significant change as the market moves from its niche status and gains a stronger foothold as an integral part of the financial system. With the rapid internationalization of Islamic finance and new jurisdictions – even non-Islamic, now embracing Islamic finance, the industry is experiencing even stronger growth momentum, especially given the increasing awareness of Islamic finance and its benefits of being more closely linked to real economic activities. The Middle East has been at the centre of Islamic finance activity and the region is viewed as one of the more mature markets. With a young, fast-growing population; robust macroeconomic factors and the boost in government spending and large infrastructure projects, major economies in the region, particularly the UAE, are witnessing promising signs of economic growth and it is now time for the region to further grow their Islamic finance capabilities. In addition to developing sophisticated products, improving distribution channels, which would certainly assist in increasing the market share of Islamic finance, the real opportunity is to create an integrated Islamic economic system by further strengthening the linkage of Islamic finance to real economic activities. As a leading industry player, ADCB Islamic Banking is delighted to support the annual Middle East Islamic Finance and Investment Conference and we look forward to discussing new growth opportunities for Islamic finance in the region.”
Amr Al Menhali, EVP, Head of Islamic Banking, ADCB Islamic Bank
“The global market for Islamic finance is rapidly expanding and the industry is expected to continue its current annual growth rate of 15-20%. The recent increased international attention on Islamic finance, post the financial crisis, presents a unique opportunity for the industry to further strengthen its appeal by attracting investors who are now turning to more ethical products that are based on risk participation and closely monitored by Shari’ah Supervisory Boards. The demand for Islamic finance has been growing rapidly compared to conventional finance in the Middle East and Dubai, in particular, has played a key role in the development of the Islamic finance industry. The recent announcement by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and the Ruler of Dubai, of his vision and plans to make Dubai a centre of the global Islamic economy and finance industry, which promotes the convergence and integration of key components of a holistic Islamic economic system, will certainly set a new growth wave for the Islamic banking and finance industry not only locally, but globally. Mashreq Al Islami has been partnering with the annual Middle East Islamic Finance and Investment Conference since its inception and we are once again delighted to be a part of this important gathering and contribute to discussions that seek to boost the growth of Islamic finance in the region.”
Moinuddin Malim, Chief Executive Officer, Mashreq Al Islami
OTHER CONFIRMED SPEAKERS @ MEIFIC 2013
What the industry leaders are saying about MEIFIC 2013
KEYNOTE DEBATERSSESSION CHAIRTHE INDUSTRY LEADERS POWER DEBATE
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CONFERENCE AGENDA: Wednesday 17th April 2013
13 June 2012, Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
MEGA Brands. MEGA Clients. Market Leaders. Shaping the Future of the Global Islamic Finance Industry Since 1993
08.00 to 09.00 Registration & Refreshments
09.00 Opening of the 3rd Annual Middle East Islamic Finance and Investment Conference (MEIFIC 2013)
09.00 to 09.05 Moderator’s Opening Remarks
09.05 to 09.45 Session 1: Opening Keynote Plenary Session: Building and Integrating the Islamic Economy
Key Discussion Points:•Promotingtheconvergenceandintegrationofkeycomponents of a holistic Islamic economic system•WhichIslamicindustrysectorswilldrivegrowth?•AssessingthepotentialforDubaitobecomeaglobalhubofan integrated Islamic economy•CreatinganintegratedplatformthatalignsIslamicfinanceinstruments, the Takaful industry, Islamic contracts arbitration with the Halaal food industry, and Islamic trade and quality standards
09.45 to 10.45 Session 2: Keynote Power Debate: Strengthening Islamic Finance’s Links to the Real Economy: Boosting Growth and Value
Key Discussion Points:•Howcanthesignificantprogressandsubstantialgrowthachieved by the Islamic finance industry over the past decade become a catalyst for driving an integrated Islamic economy?•Steppingupthepace:Assessingnewgrowthopportunitiesfor Islamic finance•BoostinggrowthandthevalueofIslamicfinancebyfurther strengthening linkages to the real economy and mainstreaming products•Aquestionofsize:HowcanIslamicfinanceinstitutionsscale-uptobettermeettheneedsoftherealeconomy?
10.45 to 11.15 Opening of the Middle East Islamic Finance & Investment Exhibition & Refreshment Break
11.15 to 12.00 Session 3: Building on New Momentum in the Sukuk Market: Government/GRE Issuers as a Driving Force for Sustained Growth
Key Discussion Points:•AssessingtheoutlookfortheglobalSukukmarketandwhataretheprospectsforMiddleEastissues?•WillanincreasingappetiteamongstGovernmentandGREissuers spur sustainable growth in the Middle East Sukuk markets?
•Whatmajorissuesareinthepipeline?Towhatextentaremajor corporates looking at tapping the Sukuk market as a componentoftheirfinancingmix?•HowcantheSukukmarketbecomeaplatformforbuildinganintegratedIslamiceconomy?
12.00 to 12.45 Session 4: Assessing the Potential for Islamic Trade & Structured Finance to Play a Key Role in Islamic Industry Convergence
Key Discussion Points:•WhereistheIslamictradefinancemarkettodayandhowcanittapintotheenormousgrowthopportunities?•Howcantradefinanceestablishgreaterlinkageswiththefinancing requirements of key Islamic industry sectors such as Halaal food production, Shari’ah-compliant hotels to enable the entire supply chain to become Shar’ah-compliant?•OvercomingtheobstaclestotakeIslamictradefinancetothenext level•EngagingtheIslamicConsumer:TheRetailBankingOpportunity
12.45 to 13.00 Moderator’s Summation Remarks
13.00 to 14.30 Conference Luncheon
14.30 to 15.15 Session 5: Shari’ah Harmonisation Initiatives: Towards a Globally Connected Market
Key Discussion Points:•AsIslamicfinancematuresandbecomesincreasinglyinternational in nature, how can the harmonization of Shari’ah rulings be achieved to provide the basis for a truly globalandintegratedindustry?•Whatkeychallengesneedtobeovercome?•HowcantheindustryplayasupportiveroleinachievingShari’ahstandardisation?
15.15 to 16.00 Session 6: Standardisation, Governance and Risk Management Priorities
Key Discussion Points:•Broadeningthereachandimpactofindustryguidelines•Meetingtheincreasinglyimportantneedforsoundcorporate governance in the Islamic finance industry•AddressingthequestionofriskmanagementforIslamicfinancial institutions
16.00 Close of the 3rd Annual Middle East Islamic Finance and Investment Conference (MEIFIC 2013)
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