This is the 10th edition of the IFSB-INCEIF Executive Forum on Islamic Finance Series. The IFSB-INCEIF Executive Forum aims to provide a platform for global leaders in Islamic finance to discuss selected emerging issues in the Islamic financial services industry. The Executive Forum places emphasis on issues related to supervision and prudential regulation, both at national and international levels, harnessing from the experiences of a distinguished pool of global experts, academicsand practitioners. More information on the theme and sessions will be uploaded in due course. The theme of the 10th IFSB-INCEIF Executive Forum “Financial Inclusion and Islamic Finance: Aligning objectives and methodologies” aims to clarify and align the objectives and benefits of financial inclusion with that of Maqasid Al-Shariah and emphasise the importance of supervisory and regulatory initiatives in supporting the growth of financial inclusion. Financial inclusion and shared prosperity have been recognised as key components of the global agenda contributing to stability. However, initiatives related to financial inclusion in the Islamic finance context have been somewhat subdued. At the same time, there are promising initiatives in Islamic microfinance, SMEs development and Microtakāful, all of which have significant potential to contribute to financial inclusion. The Executive Forum will bring together the advocators of financial inclusion from among experienced practitioners, supervisors and thought leaders as well as Islamic finance industry players. Participants will be exposed to discussions on new methodologies and techniques in the field of financial inclusion, as well as the role of the Regulatory and Supervisory Authorities in ensuring market integrity, financial stability and consumer protection from the financial inclusion perspective. The Panel Session, a key feature of this Executive Forum, will discuss the key issues and challenges in penetrating unbanked Muslims populations, and the availability of infrastructures pivotal in financial inclusion development, as well as policy recommendations from supervisors and market practitioners from the banking, takāful and SME sectors. The Executive Forum is a paying event. Special rates are offered to all member of the IFSB. Enjoy group discount of 10% when you register 3 or more participants from the same organisation. (Not applicable to subsidiaries and affiliated companies) For further enquiries, please email to Mrs. Ida Shafinaz Ab. Malek at [email protected] . Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 16/11/2016 08:30 - 09:30 Morning Coffee and Registration 09:30 - 09:45 Welcoming Remarks 09:45 - 11:15 Session 1: Financial Inclusion: Aligning current models with differing realities Global Financial Inclusion: A key development agenda Sustainability is Key: The 'must-have' building blocks Financial Inclusion: Catalyst for or impediment to growth 11:15 - 11:45 Group Photo and Coffee Break 11:45 - 13:15 Session 2: Islamic Microfinance: Beyond the financial inclusion agenda Islamic Microfinance: Advancing financial inclusion and wealth creation Technology and Innovation: The game changer for microfinance and the financial inclusion agenda Development and Challenges in Islamic Microfinance 13:15 - 14:30 Lunch and Prayers 14:30 - 16:30 Session 3: Moderated Session: Financial Inclusion and Islamic Finance: Approaches and current practices Financial Inclusion and Islamic Finance Solutions: Impacts on the real economy Risk-Sharing Instruments: The solution for enhancing inclusion Islamic Finance and the Challenge of Incorporating More Inclusive Offerings 16:30 - 17:00 Coffee and Networking Day 2 17/11/2016 08:30 - 09:30 Morning Coffee 09:30 - 11:00 Session 4: Consumer Protection: Financial inclusion and Shari'ah arrangements in protecting consumers Striking the Balance in Consumer Protection Developing Regulations with Robust Supervision Designing Effective Consumer Protection Infrastructure for Financial Inclusion 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break and Networking 11:30 - 13:00 Session 5: Strategic Priorities for Enhancing Financial Inclusion: Regulation, supervision, eco-system and innovation Challenges in Bringing Financial Inclusion as a National Strategic Agenda Supervision of Islamic Microfinance Strengthening the Overall Market through Infrastructure and Capability Building for Financial Inclusion 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayers 14:00 - 16:00 Session 6: Panel Discussion on Facilitating the Growth of Islamic Microfinance, SMEs and Microtakāful Diversity in Islamic Microfinance Programmes and Models Are SMEs Responsive to Poverty Alleviation and Financial Inclusion initiatives Accelerating Development with Expanded Coverage through Microtakāful 16:00 - 16:30 Closing & Certificate Giving Ceremony 16:30 - 17:00 Coffee and Networking
