Ongoing

IFSB-FIS Workshop Series (Sudan)

The Corinthia Hotel Khartoum, Sudan Khartoum

This 4-day workshop is tailored for the regulatory and supervisory authorities and the market players for the banking sector within Sudan. The major focus of the workshop will be on the most recent Guiding Principles which address the new global regulatory requirements for the supervisory review process and for liquidity management. The workshop will discuss the following IFSB Standards: IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The Supervisory Review Process of IIFS GN-6: Guidance Note on Quantitative Measures for Liquidity Risk Management in IIFS Overall, this Workshop aims to: Enhance the participants’ understanding of the respective Standards and Guiding Principles thereby facilitating the implementation of these standards in their respective jurisdictions; Assist the participants in the practical application of issues addressed in the particular standards through case studies, hands-on exercises and other interactive tools; and Promote the sharing of experiences among the participants on the implementation of respective IFSB Standards and Guiding Principles.  This Workshop is hosted by Central Bank of Sudan and participation in this Workshop is by INVITATION only. For queries, please contact the IFSB Secretariat, Mr. Hamizi Hamzah at [email protected]. Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 11/01/2016 09:00 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 09:45 Opening Session by the IFSB and the CBOS Representatives 09:45 - 11:00 Session 1: IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The Supervisory Review Process (SRP) Introduction to IFSB-16 Necessary Preconditions for Effective Supervision Additional Considerations in the Issuance of an IIFS License Supervisory Approaches in the Supervision of IIFS 11:00 - 11:30 Group Photo and Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 2: IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The SRP - Continued Regulatory Capital Requirements Guidance on the Slotting Method Treatment of IAH and Displaced Commercial Risk Advanced Approaches and Supervisory Discretion 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayer 14:00 - 16:00 Session 3: IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The SRP - Continued Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) ICAAP Framework for IIFS Supervisory Review Process in ICAAP Case Study 16:00 - 16:30 Coffee Break Day 2 12/01/2016 09:00 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 11:00 Session 4: IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The SRP - Continued Corporate Governance Sharī`ah Governance Risk Management Processes Enterprise-wide Risk Management Framework 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 5: IFSB 16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The SRP - Continued Related Party Transactions Secrutisation Risk and Related Off-balance Sheet Exposures Special Purpose Entities (SPEs) and Key Considerations in the Supervisory Review Process Case Study 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayer 14:00 - 16:00 Session 6: IFSB 16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The SRP - Continued Transparency and Market Discipline Consolidated and Home-host Supervision Supervisory College and IIFS Specific Issues Case Study 16:00 - 16:30 Coffee Break Day 3 13/01/2016 09:00 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 11:00 Session 7: IFSB 16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The SRP - Continued Supervisory Review for Credit Concentration Risk Concentration Limits for Real Estate Investment Islamic Windows Operations Case Study 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 8: IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The SRP - Continued Liquidity Risk Management and Supervision Sound Stress Testing Practices Sharī`ah-compliant Hedging Techniques Supervisory Transparency and Accountability 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayer 14:00 - 16:00 Session 9: GN-6: Guidance Note on Quantitative Measures for Liquidity Risk Management Application of the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) in IIFS Definition and Categorisation of High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA) Operational Considerations for HQLA Infrastructure Issues in the Availability of Sharī`ah-compliant HQLA 16:00 - 16:30 Coffee Break Day 4 14/01/2016 09:00 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 11:00 Session 10: GN-6: Guidance Note on Quantitative Measures for Liquidity Risk Management - Continued Components of Total Net Cash Outflows Categories of Cash Outflow Cash Inflows Case Study 11:30 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 11: GN-6: Guidance Note on Quantitative Measures for Liquidity Risk Management - Continued Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) Application of the NSFR in IIFS The Internal Liquidity Adequacy Assessment and Supervisory Liquidity Review Processes Application of LCR and NSFR 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayer 14:00 - 16:00 Session 12: GN-6: Guidance Note on Quantitative Measures for Liquidity Risk Management - Continued Principles for Applying Alternative Liquidity Approaches Disclosure Requirements for LCR and NSFR Evaluation of the Market Liquidity of Assets Case Study 16:00 - 16:15 Closing & Certificate Giving Ceremony 16:15 - 16:45 Coffee Break Downloadable Document(s) 1.) 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IFSB-FIS Workshop Series (Tajikistan)

Dushnabe Dushnabe, Dushnabe

This 4-day workshop is tailored for the National Bank of Tajikistan. It will discuss the introduction to Islamic finance and the following IFSB Standards: IFSB-2: Capital Adequacy Standard for Institutions offering only Islamic Financial Services (IIFS) IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements in the Supervisory Review Process of IIFS GN-4: Guidance Note in Connection with the IFSB Capital Adequacy Standard: The Determination of Alpha in the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) for IIFS Overall, this Workshop aims to: Enhance the participants’ understanding of the respective Standards and Guiding Principles thereby facilitating the implementation of these standards in their respective jurisdictions; Assist the participants in the practical application of issues addressed in the particular standards through case studies, hands-on exercises and other interactive tools; and Promote the sharing of experiences among the participants on the implementation of respective IFSB Standards and Guiding Principles. This Workshop is hosted by the National Bank of Tajikistan and supported by the Islamic Development Bank. Participation in this Workshop is by INVITATION only. For queries, please contact the IFSB Secretariat, Mr. Hamizi Hamzah at [email protected]. Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 28/03/2017 08:30 - 09:00 Registration 09:00 - 09:30 Opening Remarks by the NBT and IFSB Representatives Group Photo 09:30 - 11:00 Session 1 - Introduction to Islamic Finance Concept of Islamic Finance Contracts in Islamic Finance Structures of Islamic Banking Products Prudential Issues in IIFS 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 2 - IFSB-2: Capital Adequacy Standard for IIFS Need for Capital Regulation Pillar 1: Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR): Understanding the Components of CAR CAR Formulas - Standard and Supervisory Discretion Treatment of PSIA - Supervisory Discretion Formula 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayer 14:00 - 16:00 Session 3 - IFSB-2: Capital Adequacy Standard for IIFS (Cont’d) Credit Risk Weights for Various Counterparties Off-balance Sheet Exposures Exposures in Investments Made under Profit-Sharing Modes Credit Risk Mitigation Day 2 29/03/2017 09:30 - 11:00 Session 4 - IFSB-2: Capital Adequacy Standard for IIFS (Cont’d) Measurement of Capital Adequacy Requirements for Market Risk Measurement of Market Risk Market Risk Weight Conversion Factor Case Study 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 12:00 Session 5 - IFSB-2: Capital Adequacy Standard for IIFS (Cont’d) Overview of Operational Risk Understanding Operational Risk in Islamic Finance Measuring Operational Risks Group Exercise 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayer 14:00 - 16:00 Session 6 - GN-4: Guidance Note in Connection with the IFSB Capital Adequacy Standard: The Determination of Alpha in the Capital Adequacy Ratio for IIFS Background of the Guidance Note Understanding Management of Profit-Sharing Investment Account (PSIA) Understanding the Concept of Alpha and Displaced Commercial Risk (DCR) Measurement of Risk Sharing in PSIA Day 3 30/03/2017 09:30 - 11:00 Session 7 - GN-4: Guidance Note in Connection with the IFSB Capital Adequacy Standard: The Determination of Alpha in the Capital Adequacy Ratio for IIFS (Cont’d) The Determination of Alpha and DCR Issues on Prudential Regulations and Requirements Role of Supervisory Authority in Determination of Alpha and DCR Case Study 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 8 - IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The Supervisory Review Process Necessary Preconditions for Effective Supervision Supervisory Approaches in the Supervision of IIFS Regulatory Capital Requirements Advanced Approaches and Supervisory Discretion 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayer 14:00 - 16:00 Session 9 -IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The Supervisory Review Process (Cont’d) Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) Corporate and Sharī'ah Governance Related Party Transactions Case Study Day 4 31/03/2017 08:30 - 10:00 Session 10 - IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The Supervisory Review Process (Cont’d) Transparency and Market Discipline Consolidated and Cross-sector Supervision Risk Concentrations in IIFS Case Study 10:00 - 10:15 Coffee Break 10:15 - 11:45 Session 11 - IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The Supervisory Review Process (Cont’d) Islamic “Windows” Operations Liquidity Risk Management and Supervision Sound Stress Testing Practices Supervisory Transparency and Accountability 11:45 - 12:15 Closing & Certificate Giving Ceremony

IFSB-DFSA Joint Seminar: Liquidity Generating Innovations in Islamic Finance: The Role of Sukuk and Securitisation to Support New Financial Regulations

Salon 8, The Ritz Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, Off Sheik Zayed Road Salon 8, The Ritz Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, Off Sheik Zayed Road, Dubai

The half-day Seminar is designed to encourage broad interaction among the delegates to explore Shariah-compliant Islamic capital market instruments, in particular Sukuk and Securitisation of Assets, to generate liquidity in the global Islamic financial services industry. At a time of implementation of tightened financial regulations, this Seminar seeks to raise awareness on the readiness of Islamic financial institutions to meet the new requirements, particularly on liquidity, while also highlighting opportunities available to various bodies (e.g. regulatory authorities, capital market players, legal firms) to support the industry’s liquidity management needs. The opening remarks will be delivered by Mr. Ian Johnston, Chief Executive, Dubai Financial Services Authority and Mr. Zahid ur Rehman Khokher, Acting Secretary-General, IFSB The confirmed panelists are: Basheer Ahmad, Dubai Financial Services Authority, UAE Ismail Dadabhoy, Islamic International Financial Market (IIFM), Bahrain Dr. Mohamed Damak, S&P Global Ratings, UAE Debashis Dey, White & Case LLP, UAE Khalid Howladar, Acreditus, UAE Moosa Tariq Khoory, Dubai islamic Bank, UAE Gregory Man, Norton Rose Fulbright (Middle East) LLP, UAE Prof. Volker Nienhaus, University of Bochum Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 30/04/2017 08:30 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 09:45 Welcoming Remarks 09:45 - 10:50 Session 1: Panel Discussion: The Role of Shariah-Compliant Instruments in the Islamic Capital Market Liquidity risk management remains one of the most challenging issues within the IFSI as Shariah principles render most of the conventional capital and money market instruments and borrowing windows/facilities as not compliant. This is at a time when revised Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) and Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) liquidity requirements under both Basel III & IFSB GN-6 are gradually being put into effect. There is a significant lack of Shariah-compliant high-quality-liquid-assets (HQLA) that meet LCR requirements and, in the past, many Islamic banks are known to have relied primarily on cash and central bank placements as their main liquidity management tools. Shariah-compliant profit-generating tradable instruments are also widely in demand for liquidity management purposes by other Islamic financial institutions, for instance, in the Takaful and the Islamic asset management industries. Given this, how can existing instruments in the Islamic capital market support liquidity management in the IFSI? What are the issues involving the use of commodity murabaha for managing liquidity? Is there a need to develop new ICM instruments based on other commodities such as crude oil? What efforts can be made by various bodies (e.g. regulatory authorities, multilateral organisations, capital market players, exchanges/bourses) to support liquidity management in the IFSI? What are the opportunities available in the ICM to address this gap in the market? 10:50 - 11:10 Networking Break 11:10 - 12:15 Session 2: Panel Discussion: Securitisation of Islamic Assets Amid a period of liquidity pressures in key IFSI jurisdictions, influenced by prolonged low energy prices and fiscal tightening, an option for Islamic financial institutions with long-term non-tradable assets is to explore securitisation. The global financial crisis tarnished the image of securitisation, to some extent, but building on the lessons learned from the crisis, Shariah-compliant structures could enable Islamic banks to more easily meet revised capital and liquidity regulations. For instance, structures could enable an efficient offloading of non-tradable assets from their balance sheets to improve capital ratios; monetise previously illiquid assets to enhance liquidity; and facilitate raising of cheaper funding at an asset level as opposed to the bank level. The key challenge is in structuring an Islamic financial securitised instrument that meets Shariah requirements and avoids the problems that contributed towards the crisis. 12:30 - 13:30 Networking Lunch