The 51st Meeting of the Technical Committee of the IFSB is scheduled to be held online as follows: Date 29 July 2020 Time 3:00PM to 7:00PM (Malaysia time) Participation in the meeting is by invitation only. For more information please email to: [email protected]
The 51st Meeting of the Technical Committee of the IFSB is scheduled to be held online as follows: Date 29 July 2020 Time 3:00PM to 7:00PM (Malaysia time) Participation in the meeting is by INVITATION only. For more information please email to: [email protected] Event Snapshots
The Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) will release the eighth edition of its annual Islamic Financial Services Industry Stability Report 2020 highlighting important developments in the growth, stability and other aspects of the Islamic financial services industry (IFSI). The IFSB’s IFSI Stability Report series, which was first launched in 2013, has become an important benchmark publication, providing an assessment of the growth, development and stability of the IFSI. The objectives of this flagship Report is anchored on the IFSB’s mandate to promote the development of a prudent and transparent Islamic financial services industry. The launching will be also followed by the IFSB’s Members and Industry Engagement Session, which provides an interactive platform for communication between the IFSB member organisations, the bigger Islamic financial services industry stakeholders, and the IFSB Secretariat. In this session, the IFSB will provide an expectation for the implications of COVID-19 on the global Islamic financial services industry to the audience, and followed by a panel discussion to allow greater interaction and exchange of views among the industry’s stakeholders – regulators and market players. Date : 06 August 2020 Time : 15:30 – 17:30 (MYT) Venue : ONLINE Attendees: Open to IFSB Members & Selected Invitees only For more details, please contact Mr Ahmed Barakat : [email protected] Event Snapshots Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 06/08/2020 15:30 - 15:35 Opening Remarks 15:35 - 15:50 Keynote Address Launching of Stability Report 15:50 - 16:05 Presentation of Highlights of the Islamic Financial Services Industry Stability Report 2020 16:05 - 16:10 Launching of the IFSI Stability Report Video Presentation 16:10 - 16:50 Islamic Finance Stability and Covid-19 Implications Moving Forward (Moderated Session) 16:50 - 17:25 Members – IFSB Q&A (Engagement) Session Downloadable Document(s) Event Session(s) - PDF Format
The Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) will release the eighth edition of its annual Islamic Financial Services Industry Stability Report 2020 highlighting important developments in the growth, stability and other aspects of the Islamic financial services industry (IFSI). The IFSB’s IFSI Stability Report series, which was first launched in 2013, has become an important benchmark publication, providing an assessment of the growth, development and stability of the IFSI. The objectives of this flagship Report is anchored on the IFSB’s mandate to promote the development of a prudent and transparent Islamic financial services industry. The launching will be also followed by the IFSB’s Members and Industry Engagement Session, which provides an interactive platform for communication between the IFSB member organisations, the bigger Islamic financial services industry stakeholders, and the IFSB Secretariat. In this session, the IFSB will provide an expectation for the implications of COVID-19 on the global Islamic financial services industry to the audience, and followed by a panel discussion to allow greater interaction and exchange of views among the industry’s stakeholders – regulators and market players. Date : 06 August 2020 Time : 15:30 – 17:30 (MYT) Venue : ONLINE Attendees: Open to IFSB Members & Selected Invitees only For more details, please contact Mr Ahmed Barakat : [email protected]
The 30th Arabic Editing Committee Meeting is scheduled to be held as follows: Date 10 - 12 August 2020 Time 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Malaysia time) Venue Online Participation in the meeting is by invitation only. For more information please email to: [email protected]
The 30th Arabic Editing Committee Meeting is scheduled to be held as follows: Date 10 - 12 August 2020 Time 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Malaysia time) Venue Online Participation in the meeting is by INVITATION only. For more information please email to: [email protected] Event Snapshots
Date : 13 August 2020 (Thursday) Time : 4:30 – 5:30 PM (MYT) Sector : Islamic Capital Market Topics : Islamic Collective Investment Schemes (ICIS): Disclosures and Shariah Compliance Requirements (IFSB-19) Background about ICIS Shariah Complient Requirements ICIS Disclosures Overview Islamic mutual funds, Islamic investment funds, Islamic real estate investment trusts – these are all (depending on jurisdiction) types of Shariah compliant collective investment schemes or Islamic Collective Investment Schemes (ICIS). ICIS can play an important role, channelling resources to the securities markets and offering Shariah-sensitive investors a means to achieve diversified exposure to Shariah compliant investment opportunities. This e-workshop session brings information on what makes ICIS disclosure on Shariah governance and compliance sufficient to allow a Shariah-sensitive investors to make an informed investment decision. Within this e-workshop facilitator will focus on background information on ICIS, Shariah-related and Operations-related disclosures and other general principles. ***REGISTRATION OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY***
Date : 13 August 2020 (Thursday) Time : 4:30 – 5:30 PM (MYT) Sector : Islamic Capital Market Topics : Islamic Collective Investment Schemes (ICIS): Disclosures and Shariah Compliance Requirements (IFSB-19) Background about ICIS Shariah Complient Requirements ICIS Disclosures Overview Islamic mutual funds, Islamic investment funds, Islamic real estate investment trusts – these are all (depending on jurisdiction) types of Shariah compliant collective investment schemes or Islamic Collective Investment Schemes (ICIS). ICIS can play an important role, channelling resources to the securities markets and offering Shariah-sensitive investors a means to achieve diversified exposure to Shariah compliant investment opportunities. This e-workshop session brings information on what makes ICIS disclosure on Shariah governance and compliance sufficient to allow a Shariah-sensitive investors to make an informed investment decision. Within this e-workshop facilitator will focus on background information on ICIS, Shariah-related and Operations-related disclosures and other general principles. ***REGISTRATION OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY***
The unprecedented contractions experienced by economies due to measures implemented to contain the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to also have implications for the Islamic financial services industry (IFSI). Many Islamic financial institutions have had to make significant adjustments to adapt to the new environment. The growth rate of the financial sector is also likely to be affected because of the significant shock to the economy. It is essential in this circumstances, for institutions offering Islamic financial services (IIFS) to effectively address the financial and operational challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, ensure resilience and support the recovery of the economy. There are also many new opportunities for IIFS in the post-COVID-19 environment, including digitalisation as well as a greater role for Islamic social finance instruments among other things, providing an opportunity to unlock the long-term potential of the IFSI. The forum aims to bring together industry leaders across the globe to discuss the challenges as well as the opportunities created by the COVID-19 pandemic, strengthening the resilience of the IFSI and the way forward post-COVID-19. Mr. Ahmed Barakat (tel: +603 9195 1441, email: [email protected]) is the person in charge of the membership affairs at the IFSB, and he would be pleased to respond to any further enquiries. ***REGISTRATION OPEN FOR MEMBERS ONLY*** Event Snapshots Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 26/08/2020 15:30 - 15:40 Opening Remarks - Dr Bello Lawal Danbatta, Secretary-General of the IFSB Highlights on the IFSB initiatives in response of COVID-19 developments 15:40 - 16:40 Panel Discussion: COVID-19 and Implications for IIFS What has been the economic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the performance of the IIFS? What are the specific issues and risk exposures of IIFS due to COVID-19? What are the major challenges and risks taht need to be addressed to strengthen the resilience of IIFS? What are the opportunities and way forward for IIFS in the post COVID-19 environment? 16:40 - 17:40 Session 1: Implications on COVID-19 on IIFS 17:40 - 18:00 Session 2: Post COVID-19 Opportunities for IIFS Downloadable Document(s) Event Session(s) - PDF Format
The unprecedented contractions experienced by economies due to measures implemented to contain the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to also have implications for the Islamic financial services industry (IFSI). Many Islamic financial institutions have had to make significant adjustments to adapt to the new environment. The growth rate of the financial sector is also likely to be affected because of the significant shock to the economy. It is essential in this circumstances, for institutions offering Islamic financial services (IIFS) to effectively address the financial and operational challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, ensure resilience and support the recovery of the economy. There are also many new opportunities for IIFS in the post-COVID-19 environment, including digitalisation as well as a greater role for Islamic social finance instruments among other things, providing an opportunity to unlock the long-term potential of the IFSI. The forum aims to bring together industry leaders across the globe to discuss the challenges as well as the opportunities created by the COVID-19 pandemic, strengthening the resilience of the IFSI and the way forward post-COVID-19. Mr. Ahmed Barakat (tel: +603 9195 1441, email: [email protected]) is the person in charge of the membership affairs at the IFSB, and he would be pleased to respond to any further enquiries. ***REGISTRATION OPEN FOR MEMBERS ONLY***
The 1st Working Group Meeting on Revised Solvency Requirements for Takaful Undertakings is scheduled to be held as follow : Date 27 August 2020 Time 2.30 PM (GMT +8.00, KL time) Venue Web-conference / webinar Participation in the meeting is by INVITATION only. For more information, please email to [email protected]. Event Snapshots
The 1st Working Group Meeting on Revised Solvency Requirements for Takaful Undertakings is scheduled to be held as follow : Date 27 August 2020 Time 2.30 PM (GMT +8.00, KL time) Venue Web-conference / webinar Participation in the meeting is by INVITATION only. For more information, please email to [email protected].
