Awareness Programme

Themed "Effective Risk Management Oversight and Governance of Islamic Banks", the IFSB Executive Forum which is targeted at Board of Directors and senior management aims to:   Identify the emerging issue in risk management oversight and governance of Islamic banks for the board of directors and senior executives Discuss and share experiences related to governance and oversight of the management of core risk areas, particularly the specific risk aspects of Islamic banks relating to credit, operational, liquidity and market risks as well as Shariah and legal risks in documentation and structuring of Islamic finance products Identify relevant features, criteria, policies and regulation pertaining to risk issues in Islamic banks, current challenges in risk oversight and governance of Islamic banks, in the context of best practices and principles/Standards for effective management and governance of Islamic bank   At the end of the 2-day Executive Forum, participants will be able to achieve a greater understanding of risk oversight and governance issues for effective risk management of Islamic banks through shared industry experiences and best practices, and the application of relevant IFSB Standards. For registration and quiries, please email Mrs. Ida Shafinaz Ab. Malek at [email protected]   Event Snapshots   Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 29/10/2018 08:30 - 09:30 Networking Coffee and Registration 09:30 - 09:45 Opening and Welcoming Remarks 09:45 - 10:00 Introduction to the IFSB 10:00 - 11:00 Session 1: Risk Governance of Islamic Banks and Regulatory Compliance (Moderated Session) What are the prevalent practices and critical challenges in oversight of risk management, by the BOD and senior management? What are the new perspectives, industry trends and opportunities for effective governance of risk management for Islamic banks? What are the key considerations in complying with global regulatory requirements? 11:00 - 11:30 Group Photo and Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 2: Case Studies on Oversight of Operational, Sharīʿah-compliance and Legal Risks: Issues and Challenges  What is the impact of the evolving operational risk profile of financial institutions? What are the unique oversight challenges for Sharīʿah non-compliance risk management? What is the impact of legal frameworks on product development for Islamic banks? What are the implications of non-robust Sharīʿah and legal frameworks? How can the BOD and senior management overcome compliance challenges in the above respects and strengthen their internal control systems? 13:00 - 14:30 Lunch and Prayers 14:30 - 16:00 Session 3: Risk Governance and Oversight: Role of the Board and Risk Committee. How can the elements of governance, risk and compliance be integrated towards more effective BOD oversight? What are the considerations in setting the BOD?s expectations for risk management and internal controls? How do you effectively assess the performance of chief risk officers and internal audit functions? How do you minimise the overlaps in responsibilities of the Governance, Risk Management and Audit Committees? 16:00 - 16:30 Coffee and Refreshments Day 2 30/10/2018 08:30 - 09:30 Networking Coffee 09:30 - 10:00 IFSB Presentation on PSIFIs 10:00 - 11:00 Session 4: Case Studies on Oversight of Financial Risk Management: Credit, Market, Liquidity and Equity Risks of Islamic Banks  Introductory presentation: Global Perspectives and IFSB Standards Case studies and experience sharing: How do the specific risk features for Islamic banks impact governance? What are the unique considerations and challenges faced in governance structures for oversight of financial risk management of Islamic banks? What are the challenges faced in complying with regulatory requirements for financial risks? 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 5: Role of Transparency and Disclosure in Effective Risk Governance (Panel Discussion) What is the link between effective risk governance and a robust transparency and disclosure environment? What are the new regulatory requirements and how do they impact Islamic banks? (Basel III/IFSB disclosure Standards/Others) What are the challenges faced by institutions in complying with new disclosure regimes and reporting requirements? How can the BOD and senior management contribute to improvements in transparency and disclosure of Islamic banks? 13:00 - 14:30 Lunch 14:30 - 16:00 Session 6: Panel Discussion: The Next Phase in Risk Management and Governance for Islamic Banks What has changed? What are the emerging challenges and trends? What areas should the BOD focus on? What are the barriers to effective risk oversight of Islamic banks for the BOD and senior management? What is the forward vision and emerging best practices in addressing the key risk governance issues? 16:00 - 16:30 Closing & Certificate Giving Ceremony   Downloadable Document(s) Event Session(s) - PDF Format Brochure - IFSB Executive Forum  

The IFSB Annual Meetings 2019 is co-hosted by Bangladesh Bank and Bank Negara Malaysia. The Annual Meetings include the Council Meeting, General Assembly and Side Events, as follows: 28 April 2019 19th Islamic Financial Stability Forum and Welcome Dinner (Open to all IFSB Members ONLY) 29 April 2019 34th Meeting of the IFSB Council  (Closed session) 17th General Assembly of the IFSB (Open to all IFSB Members ONLY) 30 April 2019 11th Public Lecture on Financial Policy and Stability (Open to Public)  IFSB Members and Industry Engagement Session (Open to all IFSB Members and selected invitees) 1 May 2019   Capacity Building Programme on Islamic Finance for Market Players (Open to all IFSB members) Participation in the 34th Meeting of the IFSB Council and 17th General Assembly of the IFSB is by invitation only. For enquiries, please email [email protected]   All the other events are OPEN to ALL INTERESTED PARTIES. Please email your enquiries to: 19th Islamic Financial Stability Forum, Welcome Dinner, 11th Public Lecture on Financial Policy and Stability - [email protected] IFSB Members and Industry Engagement Session - [email protected] Capacity Building Programme on Islamic Finance for Market Players - [email protected] The IFSB, Bangladesh Bank and Bank Negara Malaysia look forward to welcoming the members of the IFSB, and Islamic finance industry stakeholders to Kuala Lumpur.

The IFSB Public Hearing Events 2019 via Webinar is scheduled to be held on  26 June 2019.   Please find the event details as per below:             Date   : 26 June 2019     Time   : 4.00 pm  -  5.30 pm  ( Kuala Lumpur time) Method of Public Hearing: Webinar    Webinar Details :    Webinar ID  : 554 704 635 Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/554704635 Or iPhone one-tap : Malaysia: +60392121727,,554704635#  or +60330992229,,554704635# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): Malaysia: +60 3 9212 1727  or +60 3 3099 2229 United Kingdom: +44 203 051 2874  or +44 203 695 0088  or +44 203 966 3809 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/ac8GFEde8K

This second module of the IFSB’s Effective Risk Management Series is targeted at the Board of Directors and senior management of institutions offering Islamic financial services (IIFS) and intends to provide a platform for industry leaders, top management and regulators to engage in high-level discussions and share industry experiences.  It aims to facilitate a better understanding of the issues confronting the Islamic financial services industry (IFSI), and thus contribute towards advancing the development of the industry. Effective risk management, stress testing and financial safety nets are particularly important focus-areas given the more challenging global financial environment amid the heightened geopolitical uncertainties and increased potential for financial vulnerabilities as well as the ongoing changes in the dynamics of the financial services industry. At the end of the two-day programme, participants will be updated on the key emerging risks and issues for the IIFS in the current global environment, the latest approaches to risk management, the implementation of effective stress testing tools for IIFS, and the establishment of effective financial safety nets as well as the various developments in these areas, through shared industry experiences and best practices.

The IFSB’s Members and Industry Engagement Session is an initiative by the IFSB Secretariat to provide an interactive platform for communication between the IFSB member organisations, the bigger Islamic financial services industry stakeholders, and the IFSB Secretariat.

The Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) and Africa / Middle-East Regional Committee (AMERC) of IOSCO are jointly organising a High-Level Seminar, themed, “Development of Ṣukūk Markets in the Middle East and Africa: Growth Potential and Policy Considerations” on 26 September 2019 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The joint seminar will be hosted by the Securities and Commodities Authority UAE, in collaboration with Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC), Gulf Bond and Ṣukūk Association (GBSA), S&P Global Ratings and National Bonds UAE. The one-day joint high-level Seminar aims to examine the recent developments and future potential of ṣukūk markets in the Middle East and Africa region, and to identify areas where further development is needed to bolster the growth and effective utilisation of Islamic finance in realising the developmental objectives of the region. The Seminar will also discuss relevant aspects in strengthening the regulatory environment, including issues related to investor protection and financial stability and strengthening the overall growth and resilience of the region’s capital markets, taking into consideration the specificities and differences of ṣukūk from their conventional counterparts.

The IFSB and AAOIFI are jointly-organising a Seminar themed "Prudential Implications of IFRS-9 and its FAS Equivalents for Islamic Financial Institutions" which will be hosted by Central Bank of Bahrain. The objectives of this Seminar are: To understand various implications on the implementation of IFRS-9 and AAOIFI FAS 30 for IIFS To discuss policy issues and a way forward in respect of the unique challenges posed by the IFRS-9 and FAS 30 for IIFS To gather insight and discuss the prudential and regulatory considerations in the implementation of IFRS-9 and FAS 30 by IIFS To discuss and identify the accounting and Shariah considerations in implementing the IFRS-9 and FAS-30 for IIFS For registration and further enquiries, kindly contact Mrs. Ida Shafinaz Ab Malek at [email protected]