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9th IFSB-INCEIF Executive Forum: Promoting Sound and Effective Shari’ah Governance Practices

Training Room 3.1 & 3.2, Level 3, Sasana Kijang Training Room 3.1 & 3.2, Level 3, Sasana Kijang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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, academics and practitioners. More information on the theme and sessions will be uploaded in due course. This 9th edition of the IFSB-INCEIF Executive Forum addresses the governance perspectives of institutions offering Islamic financial services (IIFS). Without a shadow of doubt, Sharī’ah governance plays a major role in charting the strategic direction of institutions be it when opportunities are abound or in the current environment where caution seems to be the prevailing theme. The theme of this Executive Forum, Promoting Sound and Effective Sharī’ah Governance Practices, aims to address this strategic imperative by bringing together experienced practitioners, banking supervisors, and thought leaders of the Islamic financial services industry to participate in active discussions knowledge-sharing sessions. Participants are expected to have in depth discussions on a wide array of issues related to Sharī’ah governance, the growing demands of stakeholders for robust governance framework after global financial crisis and how Sharī’ah governance can meet the expectations of various stakeholders. The best global practices of corporate and Sharī’ah governance will be presented, with suggestions for incorporation within organisations. This Executive Forum will also spotlight banking supervisors in ensuring that robust governance structures are in place. The Executive Forum is expected to shed light on the efforts towards promoting and enhancing the current corporate and Sharī’ah governance practices, to support the growth of the Islamic financial services industry. 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 queries, please email Mrs. Ida Shafinaz Ab. Malek at [email protected]. Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 05/10/2016 08:30 - 09:30 Morning Coffee and Registration 09:30 - 09:45 Opening and Welcoming Address 09:45 - 11:15 Session 1: The Essence of Shari'ah Governance: Exceeding Stakeholders Expectations Key global developments in Shari'ah governance Rising to the challenges of Shari'ah governance Ensuring robust Shari'ah governance in Islamic financial institutions 11:15 - 11:45 Group Photo and Coffee Break 11:45 - 13:15 Session 2: Strategic Focus: Building optimal Shari'ah Governance Structures Top Management and the BOD: Optimal understanding and direction for Shari'ah Governance Shari'ah non-compliance risk: Holistic initiatives within Islamic financial institutions Shari'ah Auditing: A key Line of Defence in operationalising Shari'ah governance models 13:15 - 14:30 Lunch and Prayers 14:30 - 16:30 Session 3: Moderated Session: Aligning Objectives and Practices Towards Convergence: Corporate and Shari'ah Governance Shareholder vs. Stakeholder Protection: A strategic imperative Synchronising corporate and Shari'ah governance responsibilities Profiting from the integration of corporate and Shari'ah governance frameworks 16:30 - 17:00 Coffee break Day 2 06/10/2016 08:30 - 09:30 Morning Coffee 09:30 - 11:00 Session 4: Managing Reputational Risk: Shari'ah governance and enhancing cross-border credibility Global practices and models of Shari'ah governance No One Size Fits All: Regulation vs. decentralisation Addressing the challenges in cross-border supervision 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 5: Towards Greater Market Discipline: Shari'ah governance in enhancing disclosure for IIFS Preconditions for effective market discipline and improving disclosure for the IFSI Protecting the rights of PSIA and the role of the Shari'ah Board The supervisory challenges in promoting and enforcing market discipline and disclosure 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayers 14:00 - 16:00 Session 6: Panel Discussion: Current practices in Shari'ah Governance: Lessons and take-away for enhancements Optimising the Shari'ah governance structure in Islamic banks Current practices in Shari'ah governance for the takāful industry Ensuring transparency and market discipline for Islamic capital markets 16:00 - 16:30 Closing & Certificate Giving Ceremony 16:30 - 17:00 Coffee break Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format 2.) 9th IFSB-INCEIF Executive Forum: Promoting Sound and Effective Shari'ah Governance Practices  

World Bank – IFSB High-Level Seminar on Sustainable Development Goals and the Role of Islamic Finance

The World Bank - C Building, 8th Floor, Room 150 1225 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036 Washington D.C, United States

The World Bank (WB) and the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) are jointly organising a High-Level Seminar on Sustainable Development Goals and the Role of Islamic Finance on 6 October 2016, during the INMF - WB Annual Meetings in Washington D.C., USA. This seminar is designed to encourage broad interaction among the delegates to explore the prospective role of Islamic finance in supporting social and economic development globally with the hope of achieving the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. To this end, the Seminar will offer perspectives of Islamic finance principles, and financing modalities, which directly relate to the potential role of this quickly expanding sector in addressing the global funding gap, both in the developed and developing world, whilst tapping into the ethical investor market. The Seminar also will discuss the potential for synergy in the roles of policy-makers, regulators and market players in helping to expand the role of Islamic finance in achieving socio-economic goals. Participation in this High-Level Seminar is by Invitation Only. For enquiries, please contact the IFSB Secretariat; Ms. Yazmin Aziz at [email protected]. Event Snapshots The World Bank - IFSB High-Level Seminar was attended by more than 100 participants, including government officials, bankers, asset managers and academics from all over the world, which was held at the office of the World Bank Treasury on October 6. The Seminar was held in conjunction with the IMF/WB Annual Meetings in Washington D.C The Seminar was highlighted by a Keynote Address by His Royal Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, followed by an extensive question and answer session, moderated by Dr. Michael J.T. McMillen, Adjunct Professor, University of Pennsylvania and Partner at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP, USA. The Seminar has featured      Dr. Walid Abdelwahab, Islamic Development Bank, Mr. Cyrus Ardalan, International Finance Facility for Immunization, Mr. Osman Celik,  Undersecretariat of Treasury of Turkey, Mr. Mohd Izani Ghani, Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Malaysia and H.E. Dr. Muliaman Hadad, Financial Services Authority of Indonesia as panelists. Ms. Arunma Oteh, the Vice President and Treasurer of the World Bank delivered the Opening Remarks, followed by a speech by Mr. Jaseem Ahmed, the Secretary-General of the IFSB. The Seminar ended by  Closing Remarks by Ms. Gloria Grandolini, Senior Director of the World Bank’s Finance and Markets Global Practice Group. Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 06/10/2016 WB-IFSB HIGH-LEVEL SEMINAR ON ISLAMIC FINANCE THEME: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS AND THE ROLE OF ISLAMIC FINANCE 08:30 - 09:00 Registration 09:00 - 09:20 Welcoming Remarks Ms. Arunma Oteh, OON, Vice President and Treasurer, World Bank 09:20 - 09:50 Keynote Address H.R.H. Muhammadu Sanusi II, The Emir of Kano and Former Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria 09:50 - 10:10 Cofee Break 10:10 - 10:30 Introduction of Moderator & Panel Members Mr. Jaseem Ahmed, Secretary-General, Islamic Financial Services Board 10:30 - 12:10 Panel Discussion : “Realising Sustainable Economic and Social Objectives through Islamic Finance” Moderator: Dr. Michael J. T McMillen, Adjunct Professor, University of Pennsylvania and Partner at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP Panelists: H.E. Dr. Muliaman Darmansyah Hadad, Chairman of Board of Commissioners of the Financial Services Authority (OJK), Indonesia Mr. Osman Çelik, Head, Undersecretary of Turkish Treasury, The Republic of Turkey Mr. Cyrus Ardalan, Member of the Board, International Finance Facility for Immunisation, United Kingdom Mr. Mohd Izani Ghani, Executive Director, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Malaysia In the backdrop of global macroeconomic challenges and financial pressures in major markets, the fast expanding global pool of Sharī`ah-compliant capital has become an attractive source for various sovereigns, government-related entities and corporates to tap into to meet their financing needs. Additionally, Islamic financing facilities have also begun to be innovatively used for funding various social projects including vaccination/immunisation programmes, student educational loans, financing green energy projects, improving quality of education in public schools, providing microfinance to low-income groups, etc. There is significant potential for Islamic finance to support social and economic developments globally with the hope of achieving the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. This panel will seek to develop insights and proposals for both policy makers and the private sector from the perspective of utilising Islamic finance as an economically viable alternative funding source to attain global economic and social objectives. In particular, the panel will examine the potential for public-private synergies in the development of an Islamic finance legal and regulatory framework, and for a sound supportive institutional structure, as well as for knowledge sharing and capacity development goals. The panel will showcase real-life case studies on Islamic finance to provide practical examples on the above. 12:10 - 12:30 Closing Remarks Ms. Gloria Grandolini, Senior Director, Finance & Markets Global Practice Group, World Bank 12:30 - 12:30 End of Seminar Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format 2.) WB - IFSB High-Level Seminar on Islamic Finance

IFSB-FIS Workshop Series (Philippines)

- Bali, Indonesia

This 3-day Workshop is tailored for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, industry players and other key stakeholders of the Islamic finance sector in Philippines. It will discuss the overview of Islamic finance and cover the following IFSB Standards: Introduction to Islamic Finance IFSB-1: Guiding Principles of Risk Management for Institutions (other than Insurance Institutions) offering only Islamic Financial Services (IIFS) IFSB-10: Guiding Principles on Sharī`ah Governance Systems for IIFS IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The Supervisory Review Process of IIFS As a background, IFSB-1: Guiding Principles of Risk Management provides a set of guidelines of best practices for establishing and implementing effective risk management in IIFS. In particular, the Standard sets out 15 principles for managing the risks inherent in Sharī`ah-compliant financial businesses. IFSB-10: Guiding Principles on Sharī`ah Governance Systems, for its part, includes the components of a sound Sharī`ah governance system especially with regards to the competence, independence, confidentiality and consistency of the Sharī`ah boards. In addition, IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements in the Supervisory Review Process offers guidance on key elements in the supervisory review process for authorities supervising IIFS taking into consideration the specificities of the IIFS, while complementing the existing international standards on the supervisory review process, in particular those of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS). Overall, this Workshop aims to: Enhance the participants’ understanding of the respective Standards and Guiding Principles of the IFSB, 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 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 10/10/2016 09:00 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 10:00 Welcoming Remarks and Group Photo 10:00 - 11:30 Session 1 - Introduction to the IFSB and Introduction to Islamic Finance Concept of Islamic Finance Contracts in Islamic Finance Structures of Islamic Banking Products Prudential Issues in IIFS 11:30 - 11:45 Coffee Break 11:45 - 13:00 Session 2 - IFSB-1: Guiding Principles of Risk Management for Institutions offering Islamic Financial Services (IIFS) Understanding of Risks in IIFS Focus on Credit Risk Focus on Equity Investment Risk Focus on Operational Risk 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch 14:00 - 15:30 Session 3 - IFSB-1: Guiding Principles of Risk Management for IIFS - Continued Focus on Market Risk Focus on Liquidity Risk Focus on Rate of Return Risk Case Study 15:30 - 15:45 Coffee Break 15:45 - 17:00 Session 4 - IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements in the Supervisory Review Process 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 Day 2 11/10/2016 09:30 - 11:00 Session 5 - IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements in The Supervisory Review Process - Continued Components of Capital Capital Conservation Buffer and Countercyclical Buffer Regulatory Capital Requirements Guidance on the Slotting Method 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 6 - IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The Supervisory Review Process - Continued Treatment of IAH and Displaced Commercial Risk Advanced Approaches and Supervisory Discretion Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) Case Study 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch 14:00 - 15:30 Session 7 - IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements in The Supervisory Review Process - Continued Corporate Governance Risk Management Processes Enterprise-wide Risk Management Framework Related Party Transactions 15:30 - 15:45 Coffee Break 15:45 - 17:00 Session 8 - IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements in The Supervisory Review Process - Continued Features of Sukūk and Securitisation Regulatory Capital for Sukūk in IIFS Special Purpose Entities (SPEs) and Key Considerations in the Supervisory Review Process Case Study Day 3 12/10/2016 09:30 - 11:00 Session 9 - IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements in The Supervisory Review Process - Continued Consolidated and Home-host Supervision Islamic “Windows” Operations Liquidity Risk Management and Supervision Supervisory Transparency and Accountability 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 10 - IFSB-10: Guiding Principles on Sharī`ah Governance System for IIFS Objectives of IFSB-10 Structure of the Sharī`ah Governance System Scope of Sharī`ah Governance System 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch 14:00 - 15:00 Session 11 - IFSB-10: Guiding Principles on Sharī`ah Governance System for IIFS - Continued General Approach to the Sharī`ah Governance System Guiding Principles on the Sharī`ah Governance System - Competence Guiding Principles on the Sharī`ah Governance System – Independence 15:00 - 15:15 Coffee Break 15:15 - 16:30 Session 12 - IFSB-10: Guiding Principles on Sharī`ah Governance System for IIFS - Continued Guiding Principles on the Sharī`ah Governance System - Confidentiality Guiding Principles on the Sharī`ah Governance System - Consistency Case Study 16:30 - 17:00 Closing & Certificate Giving Ceremony Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format  

IFSB-FIS Workshop on IFSB Standards for Regulatory and Supervisory Authorities for the Banking Sector

Training Room 3.1 and 3.2, Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This 5-day Workshop is tailored for the regulatory and supervisory authorities for the banking sector, thus intend to be a Train the Trainer Programme for the staff on the IFSB Standards. The main focus of the Workshop lies in incorporating the latest IFSB Standards issued by the IFSB after the world post-crisis in 2008 and Basel III issuance which are IFSB-15: Revised Capital Adequacy Standard for Institutions offering only Islamic Financial Services (IIFS), GN-6: Guidance Note on Quantitative Measures for Liquidity Risk Management and IFSB-17: Core Principles for Islamic Finance Regulation (Banking Segment). In addition, the workshop will also cover sessions for Exposure Draft (ED) of Technical Note-2 (TN-2) on Stress Testing for IIFS which follows on from, and complements, the earlier IFSB-13, Guiding Principles on Stress Testing for IIFS. The IFSB-13, which was issued in 2012 provides a comprehensive stress testing framework for both IIFS and supervisory authorities. As a background, the main objective of IFSB-17 is to provide a set of Core Principles – along with associated assessment methodology – for the regulation and supervision of the Islamic financial services industry (IFSI), taking into consideration the specificities of the IIFS in the banking segment, the lessons learned from the financial crisis, and complementing the existing international standards, principally the Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision issued by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. IFSB-15: Revised Capital Adequacy Standard, for its part, includes implementation of an optimal capital adequacy framework to facilitate the effective coverage of risk exposures of the IIFS as well as the allocation of appropriate capital to cover these risks in a manner that is based predominantly on the Standardised Approach. This Standard also provides guidance on the features and criteria for high-quality regulatory capital components, including Additional Tier 1 and Tier 2, which comply with Sharī`ah rules and principles. Similarly, it includes new guidance on macroprudential tools, such as capital buffers and leverage ratios (especially for domestic systemically important banks) which shall support the supervisory authorities in achieving the goal of protecting the banking system and the real economy from system-wide shocks. Moreover, GN-6:  Quantitative Measures for Liquidity Risk Management Guidance Note complements the Standard IFSB-12: Guiding Principles on Liquidity Risk Management for IIFS, and supports the harmonised application of the international regulatory regime in the area of liquidity risk management. This is achieved by providing guidance on the application of global liquidity standards for the IIFS, especially the Liquidity Coverage ratio (LCR) and Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) at the current stage, with suitable adjustments based on the specific operational characteristics. Moreover, it provides guidance to supervisory authorities on the application of the LCR and NSFR in their jurisdictions and on their role in assessing the discretionary items specified in this GN, including application of the alternative liquidity approaches (ALA). TN-2: Technical Note on Stress Testing provides stress testing scenarios that address multiple types of risks and their interrelated effects on the overall financial position and performance of the portfolio, the institution itself or the overall financial system. It incorporates risk specificities of Sharī`ah-compliant contracts’ when conducting stress tests on an IIFS. Overall, this Workshop intends to be a Train the Trainer programme for the staff of regulatory and supervisory authorities on the IFSB Standards, and 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. 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 24/10/2016 09:00 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 09:45 Welcoming Address & Group Photo 09:45 - 11:15 Session 1: IFSB-17 - Core Principles for Islamic Finance Regulation (Banking Segment) Necessary Preconditions for Effective Supervision Assessment Methodology for CPIFR Responsibilities, Objectives and Powers Independence, Accountability, Resourcing and Legal Protection for Supervisors 11:15 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 2: IFSB-17 - Core Principles for Islamic Finance Regulation (Banking Segment) Cooperation and Collaboration Supervisory Approach, Techniques and Tools Treatment of Investment Account Holders (IAHs) Corporate and Sharī`ah Governance Framework 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayer 14:00 - 16:00 Session 3: IFSB-17 - Core Principles for Islamic Finance Regulation (Banking Segment) Risk Management Process Transactions with Related Parties Transparency and Market Discipline Case Study 16:00 - 16:30 Coffee Break Day 2 25/10/2016 09:30 - 11:00 Session 4: IFSB-15: Revised Capital Adequacy Standard for IIFS Components of Capital Capital Conservation Buffer Countercyclical Buffer Domestic Systemically Important Banks 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 5: IFSB-15: Revised Capital Adequacy Standard for IIFS Credit Risk Weights for Various Counterparties Off-balance Sheet Exposures Exposures in Investments Made under Profit-Sharing Modes Credit Risk Mitigation 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayer 14:00 - 16:00 Session 6: IFSB-15: Revised Capital Adequacy Standard for IIFS Understanding the Market Risk in Islamic Finance Policies and Procedures for Market risk Guidance on Valuation Practices Group Exercise 16:00 - 16:30 Coffee Break Day 3 26/10/2016 09:30 - 11:00 Session 7: IFSB-15: Revised Capital Adequacy Standard for IIFS Overview of Operational Risk Understanding Operational Risk in Islamic Finance Measuring Operational Risks Group Exercise 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 8: GN-6: Guidance Note on Quantitative Measures for Liquidity Risk Management Application of the 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 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayer 14:00 - 16:00 Session 9: GN-6 - Guidance Note on Quantitative Measures for Liquidity Risk Management Components of Total Net Cash Outflows Formula for Calculating NSFR Available and Required Stable Funding Case Study 16:00 - 16:30 Coffee Break Day 4 27/10/2016 09:30 - 11:00 Session 10: GN-6 - Guidance Note on Quantitative Measures for Liquidity Risk Management The Internal Liquidity Adequacy Assessment Processes & Supervisory Liquidity Review Process Principles for Applying Alternative Liquidity

10th IFSB-INCEIF Executive Forum: Financial Inclusion and Islamic Finance – Aligning Objectives and Methodologies

Training Room 3.1 and 3.2, Sasana Kijang 2, Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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

10th IFSB-INCEIF Executive Forum: Financial Inclusion and Islamic Finance – Aligning Objectives and Methodologies

Training Room 3.1 & 3.2, Level 3, Sasana Kijang Training Room 3.1 & 3.2, Level 3, Sasana Kijang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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 Downloadable Document(s) *Note: Click Document Name to view/download document 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format 2.) 10th IFSB-INCEIF Executive Forum: Financial Inclusion and Islamic Finance - Aligning Objectives and Methodologies  

IFSB-FIS Workshops on IFSB Standards for Regulatory and Supervisory Authorities for the Islamic Capital Market and Takaful Sectors

Training Room 3.1 - 3.3, Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia, Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur 2, Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The two separate 3-day Workshops intend to be Train the Trainer Programme and are tailored for the Regulatory and Supervisory Authorities for the Islamic Capital Market and Takāful sectors. The Workshop for Islamic Capital Market Sector will cover the following sessions and IFSB Standards: Introduction to Islamic Capital Market IFSB-6 : Governance for Islamic Collective Investment Schemes (ICIS) IFSB-10 : Sharī`ah Governance Systems IFSB-15 : Revised Capital Adequacy – Sukūk and Securitisation Rountable on Disclosure Requirements for Islamic Capital Market Products (ED-19) Meanwhile, the Workshop for Takāful Sector will cover the following sessions and IFSB Standards: Introduction to Takāful, Models and Features IFSB-8 : Guiding Principles on Governance for Takāful Undertakings IFSB-11 : Standard on Solvency Requirements for Takāful Undertakings IFSB-14 : Risk Management for Takāful Undertakings IFSB-18 : Guiding Principles for Retakāful (Islamic Reinsurance) Experience Sharing on Regulating Takāful & Retakāful Sector in Various Jurisdictions Overall, these Workshops aim 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 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 regulators and supervisors on the implementation of respective IFSB Standards and Guiding Principles. Participation in these Workshops are by INVITATION only. For queries, please contact the IFSB Secretariat, Mr. Hamizi Hamzah at [email protected].

Roundtable on Disclosure Requirements for Islamic Capital Market Products (Sukuk and Islamic Collective Investment Schemes)

Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia 2, Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The IFSB will be organising a Roundtable on Disclosure Requirements for Islamic Capital Market Products on 30 November 2016 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Roundtable aims to discuss Exposure Draft 19 (ED-19) Guiding Principles on Disclosure Requirements for Islamic Capital Market Products (Sukūk and Islamic Collective Investment Schemes). ED-19 aims to provide guidance for regulatory and supervisory authorities (RSAs) on disclosure requirements for Islamic Capital Market (ICM) products, specifically for Sukūk and Islamic Collective Investment Schemes (ICIS). It identifies and sets forth a set of principles that are common to both Sukūk and ICIS, as well as principles that are specific to Sukūk and ICIS disclosures. The Roundtable will provide a platform for discussion and feedback on the areas of concern, bringing expert opinions, complemented with discussant comments, culminating in an open discussion among ICM industry players, regulatory and supervisory authorities and industry experts in Islamic finance. For participation enquiries, please contact the IFSB Secretariat; Ms. Yazmin Aziz at [email protected].   Event Snapshots   The Roundtable on Disclosure Requirements for Islamic Capital Market Products was organised by the IFSB on 30 November 2016 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.The half-day Roundtable was held to discuss Exposure Draft 19: Guiding Principles on Disclosure Requirements for Islamic Capital Market Products (Sukuk and Islamic Collective Investment Schemes). ED-19 was prepared with the objective of providing guidance for regulatory and supervisory authorities (RSAs) on disclosure requirements for Islamic Capital Market (ICM) products, specifically for Sukuk and Islamic Collective Investment Schemes (ICIS). The following topics were discussed at the Roundtable: Introduction & General Principles Sukūk Disclosure Islamic Collective Investment Schemes (ICIS) Disclosure The Roundtable was chaired by Mr. Mohd Radzuan Ahmad Tajuddin, General Manager and Head of Islamic Capital Market & Market Development, Securities Commission Malaysia. The Project Manager for ED-19, Mrs. Dian Dannira Skymmer, Member of the Secretariat of the IFSB presented the ED-19, and was followed by discussion and comments by invited speakers; Mr. Sarjito, Deputy Commissioner, Capital Market Supervision I, Financial Services Authority, Indonesia, Mr. Moneer Osman Ahmed Elbeely, Administrative Affairs Manager, Administration Department, Sudan Financial Services Company Mr. Wan Rizaidy Wan Saufi, Assistant General Manager, Shariah Audit, Hong Leong Islamic Bank, Malaysia and Mr. Madzlan Hussain, Partner and Head, Islamic Financial Services Practice, Zaid Ibrahim & Co. The IFSB Consultants; Mr. Peter Casey and Mr. Hooman Sabeti-Rahmati also participated in this Roundtable to share their thoughts on ED-19 and summarised the Roundtable discussion. Almost 50 delegates from the RSAs, ICM industry players and academic institutions attended the Roundtable. Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 30/11/2016 09:00 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 09:40 Opening Remarks 09:40 - 10:15 Presentation on ED-19: Guiding Principles on Disclosure Requirements for Islamic Capital Market Products Presentation by: Mrs. Dian Dannira Skymmar, Member of the Secretariat, Technical and Research 10:15 - 10:45 Session 1: Introduction & General Principles Introduction General Principles - Principle G.1: Clear and Accurate Information - Principle G.2: Sufficient Information - Principle G.3: Timely Information 10:45 - 11:30 Session 2: Sukūk Disclosure Application Principle S.1: General Disclosure Principles Applicable to Sukūk Principle S.2: Sharī`ah-related Disclosures for Sukūk Principle S.3: Structure-related Disclosures for Sukūk Principle S.4: Entities about which Disclosures should be made 11:30 - 12:00 Session 3: Islamic Collective Investment Schemes (ICIS) Disclosure Application Principle C.1: Sharī`ah-related Disclosures for ICIS Principle C.2: Operations-related Disclosures for ICIS Principle C.3: Specialist ICIS Disclosure 12:00 - 12:30 Open Discussion 12:30 - 12:50 Consultant's Summary 12:50 - 14:00 Lunch End of Roundtable

IFSB-FIS Workshop Series (Palestine)

Grand Millennium Hotel, Amman, Jordan Al Thaqafeh St, Amman, Jordan

This 4-day Workshop is tailored for the regulatory and supervisory authorities as well as the market players in the banking sector in Palestine, and will discuss on the following IFSB Standards: IFSB-1: Guiding Principles of Risk Management for Institutions (other than Insurance Institutions) offering Islamic Financial Services (IIFS); IFSB-2: Capital Adequacy Standard for 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; and IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The Supervisory Review Process of IIFS As a background, IFSB-1: Guiding Principles of Risk Management provides a set of guidelines of best practices for establishing and implementing effective risk management in IIFS. In particular, the Standard sets out 15 principles for managing the risks inherent in Sharī`ah-compliant financial businesses. IFSB-2: Capital Adequacy Standard is the equivalent of Pillar 1 of Basel II for IIFS. It complements the Basel capital framework by raising the specificities of IIFS that include, inter-alia, the treatment of profit-sharing investment accounts (PSIA) and measuring the risk weights of Sharī`ah-compliant products. Moreover, the Standard proposes two methods for calculating the capital adequacy ratios, namely the Standard formula as well as the supervisory discretion formula. GN-4: Guidance Note in Connection with the IFSB Capital Adequacy Standard: The Determination of Alpha in the Capital Adequacy Ratio for IIFS, for its part provides a methodology to estimate the value of alpha to be used in the supervisory discretion formula in calculating the CAR of IIFS; and to demonstrate how to measure the Displaced Commercial Risk (DCR). In addition, IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The Supervisory Review Process offers guidance on key elements in the supervisory review process for authorities supervising IIFS taking into consideration the specificities of the IIFS, the lessons learned from the crisis, while complementing the existing international standards on the supervisory review process, in particular those of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS). 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 Palestine Monetary Authority and participation in this Workshop is by INVITATION only. For queries, please contact the IFSB Secretariat, Mr. Ahmed Barakat at [email protected]. Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 05/12/2016 08:30 - 09:00 Registration 09:00 - 10:00 Opening Session Welcome Speech by H.E Mr. Azzam Shawwa, Governor, PMA Speech by Dr. Nagwa Sheikh Eldin, Assistant Secretary-General, IFSB Speech by Dr. Iyad Jayousi, General Manager, PBI Souvenir Distribution and Group Photo 10:00 - 12:00 Session 1: IFSB-1: Guiding Principles of Risk Management for IIFS Understanding of Risks in IIFS Focus on Credit Risk Focus on Equity Investment Risk Focus on Operational Risk 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch and Prayer 13:00 - 14:30 Session 2: IFSB-1: Guiding Principles of Risk Management for IIFS Focus on Market Risk Focus on Liquidity Risk Focus on Rate of Return Risk Case Studies 14:30 - 14:45 Coffee Break 14:45 - 16:00 Session 3: 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 Day 2 06/12/2016 09:00 - 11:00 Session 4: IFSB-2: Capital Adequacy Standard for IIFS Credit Risk Weights for Various Counterparties Off-balance Sheet Exposures Exposures in Investments Made under Profit-Sharing Modes Credit Risk Mitigation 11:00 - 12:00 Lunch and Prayer 12:00 - 13:30 Session 5: IFSB-2: Capital Adequacy Standard for IIFS Measurement of Capital Adequacy Requirements for Market Risk Measurement of Market Risk Market Risk Weight Conversion Factor Case Study 13:30 - 13:45 Coffee Break 13:45 - 15:30 Session 6: IFSB-2: Capital Adequacy Standard for IIFS Overview of Operational Risk Understanding Operational Risk in Islamic Finance Measuring Operational Risks Group Exercise Day 3 07/12/2016 09:00 - 11:00 Session 7: GN-4: 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 11:00 - 12:00 Lunch and Prayer 12:00 - 13:30 Session 8: GN-4: The Determination of Alpha in the Capital Adequacy Ratio for IIFS The Determination of Alpha and DCR Issues on Prudential Regulations and Requirements Role of Supervisory Authority in Determination of Alpha and DCR Case Study 13:30 - 13:45 Coffee Break 13:45 - 15:30 Session 9: 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 Day 4 08/12/2016 09:00 - 11:00 Session 10: IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The Supervisory Review Process Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) Corporate and Sharī'ah Governance Related Party Transactions Case Study 11:00 - 12:00 Lunch and Prayer 12:00 - 13:30 Session 11: IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The Supervisory Review Process Transparency and Market Discipline Consolidated and Cross-sector Supervision Risk Concentrations in IIFS Case Study 13:30 - 13:45 Coffee Break 13:45 - 15:30 Session 12: IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The Supervisory Review Process Islamic “Windows” Operations Liquidity Risk Management and Supervision Sound Stress Testing Practices Supervisory Transparency and Accountability 15:30 - 16:00 Closing & Certificate Giving Ceremony  

Public Hearing of the IFSB Exposure Draft 19: Guiding Principles on Disclosure Requirements for Islamic Capital Market Products

Alqahera Hall, Ground Floor, The Nile Ritz-Carlton 1113 Nile Corniche, Ismailia, El Nil, Cairo, Egypt

The IFSB will be organising a Public Hearing for the IFSB Exposure Draft 19: Guiding Principles on Disclosure Requirements for Islamic Capital Market Products (Sukūk and Islamic Collective Investment Schemes) on Tuesday, 13 December 2016 at The Nile Ritz Carlton, Cairo, Egypt Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 13/12/2016 09:30 - 10:00 Registration and Welcome Coffee 10:00 - 10:10 Opening Remarks by Assistant Secretary - General of the IFSB 10:10 - 10:45 Presentation by the Project Manager 10:45 - 11:30 Questions and Answers 11:30 - 12:00 End of Public Hearing and Lunch

29th Meeting of the Council of the IFSB (For Full Members only) and 14th Islamic Financial Stability Forum (by invitation only)

Alqahera Hall, Ground Floor, The Nile Ritz-Carlton 1113 Nile Corniche, Ismailia, El Nil, Cairo, Egypt

The 29th Meeting of the Council of the IFSB and 14th Islamic Financial Stability Forum are hosted by the Central Bank of Egypt.  These meetings are by invitation only. For more information on the meetings, please email the following Secretariat in- charge: 1) Council Meeting - Ms. Nur Khairun Nissa Md Zawawi, email : [email protected] 2) Islamic Financial Stability Forum - Ms. Yazmin Aziz, email : [email protected]

14th Islamic Financial Stability Forum : Islamic Finance and Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Regulation

Alqahera Hall, Ground Floor, The Nile Ritz-Carlton 1113 Nile Corniche, Ismailia, El Nil, Cairo, Egypt

The 14th Islamic Financial Stability Forum (14th IFSF) was held on 14 December 2016, in conjunction with the 29th Council Meeting of the IFSB, hosted by the Central Bank of Egypt. The 14th IFSF discussed on issues in the implementation of AML/CFT regulations for Islamic financial services industry and identified opportunities and direction for future work in this important area. For queries, please contact the IFSB Secretariat, Ms. Yazmin Aziz at [email protected]. Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 13/12/2016 14:30 - 14:40 Chairman’s Remarks H.E. Tarek Hassan Ali Amer, Governor, Central Bank of Egypt 14:40 - 15:40 Presentation on Islamic Finance and Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Regulation Speaker: Mr. Mohd Fuad Arshad, Deputy Director of Financial, Intelligence and Enforcement Department, Bank Negara Malaysia 15:40 - 16:00 Discussion and Q&A Session Discussants: 1. Mr. Nadim Kyriakos-Saad, Assistant General Counsel and Head of the Financial Integrity Group, Legal Department, International Monetary Fund 2. Mr. Prasanna Seshachellam, Chief Executive Officer, THEJAS Consulting LLC and Consultant to the IFSB 16:00 - 16:20 Coffee and Networking Break End of Forum

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