March 31, 2015
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8:30 AM
–
April 2, 2015
@
8:30 AM
Programme – Event Session(s)
| Date |
Time |
Topics |
| Day 1
31/03/2015 |
IFSB SEMINAR ON ENHANCING FINANCIAL INCLUSION THROUGH ISLAMIC FINANCE |
| 08:30 – 09:30 |
Registration |
| 09:30 – 10:30 |
Opening & Keynote Session |
| 10:30 – 11:00 |
Coffee break |
| 11:00 – 12:30 |
Session 1: Promoting Financial Inclusion through Islamic Finance: Core Issues This session will discuss the importance of the roles as well as coordination amongst key stakeholders, including the government, regulatory and supervisory authorities and Islamic financial institutions in implementing action plans to enhance financial inclusion in their respective jurisdictions. This includes the promotion of consumer protection and financial education. The session also deliberates the work of the standard setting bodies and other relevant global bodies in financial inclusion to ensure the stability of the Islamic financial services industry. |
| 12:30 – 14:00 |
Lunch & Prayers |
| 14:00 – 15:30 |
Session 2: Enhancing the Capacity of Islamic Microfinance, Islamic SMEs and microTakāful to Alleviate Poverty and Contribute towards Sustainable Economic Growth This session will discuss the role of Islamic microfinance, Islamic SMEs and microTakāful in enhancing financial inclusion. The discussion will include product innovation and the role of technology to encourage easy access to and efficient provision of Islamic financial instruments. It also explores the key success factors and challenges in promoting financial inclusion for greater shared prosperity and economic growth. |
| 15:30 – 16:00 |
Coffee break |
| 16:00 – 17:30 |
Session 3: Panel Discussion – Policies and Strategies for Enhancing Financial Inclusion: Regulation, Stability and Innovation This session will discuss the role of regulators and standard setting bodies in supporting and increasing access to Islamic finance, introducing policy measures to broaden the level of financial inclusion and contribute to the delivery of high-quality financial services, as well as establishing cooperation frameworks for financial inclusion while ensuring the stability and resilience of the industry. |
| Day 2
01/04/2015 |
09:30 – 12:30 |
7th IFSB Public Lecture on Financial Policy and Stability |
| 12:30 – 14:30 |
Meet the Members and Industry Engagement Session (Lunch) |
| 20:00 – 22:00 |
Welcome Dinner |
| Day 3
02/04/2015 |
09:00 – 12:20 |
26th Meeting of the Council of the Islamic Financial Services Board |
| 12:25 – 13:30 |
13th General Assembly |
| 13:30 – 14:30 |
Lunch and Prayer |
| 14:30 – 16:00 |
11th Islamic Financial Stability Forum |
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