11th Islamic Financial Services Board Summit : New Markets and Frontiers for Islamic Finance: Innovation and the Regulatory Perimeter

Le Meridien Ile Maurice Hotel Port Louis, Mauritius

The 11th Islamic Financial Services Board Summit 2014 was held at the Le Meridien Ile Maurice, Mauritius and Bank of Mauritius was privileged to host the 11th Summit.  With the theme of this year’s Summit “New Markets and Frontiers for Islamic Finance: Innovation and the Regulatory Perimeter ”, this 11th Summit was the first IFSB Summit to be held in African continent, aimed to reflect the rapid growth of Islamic finance during the last decade which has been accompanied by its geographical expansion as well as by the establishment of guidelines and principles for its prudential regulation and supervision through the issuance of IFSB standards. The geographical expansion of Islamic finance into new markets has underscored the opportunities as well as challenges faced in new jurisdictions that seek to take advantage of an alternative source of development financing to drive inclusive growth. In emerging markets in Africa and Asia, the approaching deadline for attaining the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) in 2015, and the difficult prospects for financing economic development post-2015 have spurred the search for additional sources of financing and raised interest in Islamic finance amongst both policy makers and multilateral development banks. Amongst developed economies, there is greater recognition of Islamic finance as offering prospects for raising investment funds by accessing the deepening global pools of Sharī`ah-compliant savings. Against this backdrop, the Summit provided an overview of global financial and regulatory developments from the perspective of Islamic finance. It will also explore some recent innovations that are driving inclusive growth while examining different policy and regulatory approaches to manage attendant risks. Dr. The Honorable Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius delivered the Keynote Address at the Opening Session of the 11th Summit and launched the Islamic Financial Services Industry Stability Report 2014. 22 chairmen and speakers who were governors, deputy governor, heads as well as senior financial sector supervisors and experts from international financial institutions participated as speakers who panelled the following sessions:  Legal and Regulatory Environment of Islamic Finance  Global Overview of the Islamic Financial Services Industry (IFSI): Outlook and Policy Developments   Sukūk, Market Development and Regulation  The Role of Islamic Finance in Economic Development: Promoting Financial Inclusion, Sustaining Innovation, Expanding the Regulatory Perimeter – Striking a Balance New and Emerging Islamic Finance Jurisdictions: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead In conjunction with the 11th IFSB Summit was the Summit Gala Dinner which was held on 21 May 2014. Dr. Ibrahim Turhan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Borsa Istanbul was invited to give the Keynote Address at the Dinner. The 11th IFSB  Summit was attended by more than 150 delegates from 27 countries comprising of senior officials from supervisory and regulatory bodies as well as representatives from international institutions, market players, accreditation, insurance and takaful, academia as well as other stakeholders of the Islamic financial services industry. Event Snapshots Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 19/05/2014 PRE-SUMMIT EVENTS - DAY 1 08:30 - 10:30 IFSB Meet the Members and Interactive Session (IFSB Members Only) 10:45 - 13:15 IFSB – IRTI Session on Mid-term Review of the “Islamic Financial Services Industry Development : Ten-Year Framework and Strategies” 14:30 - 16:00 Industry Development Session by Finance Accreditation Agency 16:00 - 17:30 Industry Development Session by The World Bank Day 2 20/05/2014 PRE-SUMMIT EVENTS DAY 2 09:00 - 11:30 Industry Development Session by Asian Development Bank 11:00 - 13:30 Business Forum by Malaysia International Islamic Finance Centre (MIFC) 14:30 - 16:30 Knowledge Sharing Partner Session by INCEIF 19:00 - 22:00 Summit Welcome Reception (Hosted by Bank of Mauritius) For Summit Registered Participants Only Day 3 21/05/2014 11TH ISLAMIC FINANCIAL SERVICES BOARD SUMMIT - DAY 1 08:30 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 10:30 Opening & Keynote Session 10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break 11:00 - 12:30 Session 1: Legal and Regulatory Environment of Islamic Finance The session aims to highlight the importance of having in place effective legal and regulatory frameworks for Islamic finance to ensure a well-functioning IFSI in the Islamic finance jurisdictions. 12:30 - 14:00 Lunch 14:00 - 15:30 Session 2: Global Overview of the Islamic Financial Services Industry (IFSI): Outlook and Policy Developments This session aims to analyse the current level of development of the IFSI vis-à-vis conventional finance and focus on the potential growth of the industry. 15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break 16:00 - 17:30 Session 3: Sukūk, Market Development and Regulation The session aims to highlight the development and initiatives undertaken in the IFSI and the role of Islamic finance in supporting long-term growth strategies and infrastructure needs. 19:00 - 21:30 11th IFSB Summit - Gala Dinner Day 4 22/05/2014 11TH ISLAMIC FINANCIAL SERVICES BOARD SUMMIT - DAY 2 09:30 - 11:00 Session 4: The Role of Islamic Finance in Economic Development: Promoting Financial Inclusion, Sustaining Innovation, Expanding the Regulatory Perimeter – Striking a Balance This session aims to review the role of Islamic finance in promoting economic development, and identify gaps, challenges and prospects in increasing access to Islamic finance in the Islamic finance jurisdictions. 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 5: Panel Discussion on “New and Emerging Islamic Finance Jurisdictions: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead” This session aims to explore the opportunities offered by the new and emerging Islamic finance jurisdictions as well as the corresponding challenges, and key success factors for the jurisdictions to grow and develop the industry moving forward. 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch End of Summit Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format 2.) 11th Summit Brochure 3.) 11th Summit Programme 4.) Hotel Online Reservation for Le Meridien Ile Maurice and Westin Hotels 5.) Hotel Reservation Form - Casuarina Resort & Spa 6.) Hotel Reservation Form - Le Victoria Hotel 7.) Hotel Reservation Form - The Intercontinental Hotel 8.) Hotel Reservation Form - The Maritim Hotel 9.) Hotel Reservation Form - Trou Aux Biches

IFSB-INCEIF Executive Forum: Islamic Capital Market: New Horizons, New Frontiers

Training Room 3.1 & 3.2, Level 3, Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara , Malaysia

This IFSB-INCEIF Executive Forum on Islamic Capital Market: New Horizons, New Frontiers offers a platform for high level deliberations and exchanges of views among participants – global leaders from among practitioners, regulators and academics – on the dynamics of Islamic Capital Market (ICM). Among others, the two-day Executive Forum will see the sharing of experiences and discussions of specic issues facilitated by experienced speakers from among regulators, industry leaders and academics. The participants will benefit from delivering views of counterparts and peers of different backgrounds and geographical locations. For more information on the Executive Forum, please email Mrs. Ida Shafinaz Ab. Malek at [email protected] Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 09/06/2014 08:30 - 09:30 Morning Coffee and Registration 09:30 - 09:45 Opening and Welcoming Remarks 09:45 - 11:00 Session 1: Creating Dynamic Islamic Capital Markets: Challenges and opportunities Enhancing the financial infrastructure supporting Islamic Capital Markets (ICM) Identifying pockets of opportunities in ICM Ensuring the stability of ICM: The role of markets, risk paradigm and institutions Prioritising issues: Cross-border products, distribution, regulatory harmonisation, Shari`ah differences, depth of products/markets and trained practitioners 11:00 - 11:30 Group Photo and Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 2: Sukuk: Trends and market sentiments Current trends of global Sukuk issuance and potential headwinds Investment in Sukuk: Still the “issuers” market in relation to pricing, yields and liquidity Providing a Sukuk friendly environment: Case studies from selective jurisdictions New opportunities for Sukuk in key regions e.g. the GCC, Africa and Europe 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayers 14:00 - 15:30 Session 3: Strengthening Islamic Asset Management: Adding value to Islamic Finance The case for Islamic Asset Management and its evolving role Performance is Key: Ways to boost current performance Methodologies and techniques in managing Islamic Assets Opportunities in Islamic Asset Management: New products, markets and prospects 15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break 16:00 - 17:30 Session 4: Islamic Hedging: Leveraging IIFS or transferring risk Building the case for Shari`ah-compliant hedging The approach to risk, risk management and hedging from the perspective of IIFS Hedging strategies by IIFS: Room for further innovation Identifying solutions to issues related to Islamic Hedging: The role of standards and harmonisation towards providing clarity Day 2 10/06/2014 08:30 - 09:30 Morning Cofee 09:30 - 11:00 Session 5: Islamic Real Estate Investment Trusts (I-REITs): Avenues for growth of Islamic Capital Market Analysing the frameworks for understanding I-REITs Comparing the growth of I-REITs and other ICM areas: Lessons to be learnt The I-REITs experience: Discussions and observations on the performance of global I-REITs, including case studies across countries Opportunities and challenges facing I-REITs 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 6: Islamic Venture Capital and the Screening Process: Strategies and policies The foundations of Islamic Venture Capital The current state of the Islamic Venture Capital Market vis-a-vis the conventional Venture Capital Market Islamic Venture Capital: The paradigm of screening and selecting entrepreneurs, products and models Enhancing the prospects and removing the impediments of growing Islamic Venture Capital 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayers 14:00 - 15:30 Session 7: Enhancing the Supervisory Role in ICM Structure The current ICM environment: Development post-crisis and post-Quantitative Easing (QE) Supervision of ICM: Developments and experiences across the globe Identifying and overcoming the risks of ICM from the perspective of supervision and enhancing the disclosure Case Study and Discussions: New rules, regulations and guidelines 15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break 16:00 - 17:30 Session 8: Strategies and Policies for Developing ICM: Sharing success stories The role of private-public partnership in developing ICM Evolution of ICM globally: Legal rules, accounting and taxation Basel III and the potential impact of compliance on the development of ICM ICM development across jurisdictions: Case studies of Malaysia and the GCC 17:30 - 18:00 Closing Ceremony Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format 2.) IFSB-INCEIF Executive Forum 3.) List of Confirmed Speakers

Seminar on the Prospects and Challenges in the Development of Islamic Finance for Kazakhstan

InterContinental Almaty Hotel Almaty, Kazakhstan

The Seminar in Islamic Finance will be held in Almaty, Kazakhstan and hosted by National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBK). For more information on the event, please email [email protected]  Event Snapshots   Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 16/06/2014 08:30 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 10:30 Opening & Keynote Session 10:30 - 11:00 Coffee break 11:00 - 12:30 Session 1: Islamic Finance for Central Asia: Growth with Stability – Regulatory Issues and Key Preconditions The session will broadly focus on establishing the value proposition of inclusive growth through Islamic finance by highlighting key factors supporting growth of the Islamic financial services industry globally and regionally. This session will also look at the enabling framework for Islamic finance covering challenges in achieving a level playing field for Islamic finance, and in the regulation and supervision of Islamic financial institutions and Sharī`ah-compliant instruments to ensure the stability and resilience of the industry. 12:30 - 14:00 Lunch & Prayer 14:00 - 15:30 Session 2: The Role of Sukūk: Infrastructure Financing, Capital Market Instruments and High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA) The session will highlight the potentials of Sukūk as an alternative development financing instrument for both public and corporate sectors. This session will also illuminate how Kazakhstan can benefit from Sharī`ah-compliant instruments and investment flows, through Sukūk, within the country and region. Studies will be presented on national experience in developing Sukūk from the perspective of benefits, risks and costs, regulatory and legal frameworks governing Sukūk transactions, as well as the role of supporting institutions such as rating agencies, and the organised exchanges for primary and secondary markets for Sukūk. 15:30 - 16:00 Coffee break 16:00 - 17:30 Session 3: Panel Discussion on the Way forward for the Development of Islamic Finance for Kazakhstan In this session, the panellists will aim to identify the national and regional opportunities and benefits, as well as key challenges for the development of Islamic finance in Central Asian countries, specifically to Kazakhstan. Discussions will also include ideas on a possible roadmap and the way forward for Kazakhstan’s Islamic financial services industry that can support the objectives of sustainable economic growth and infrastructure development in the country.   Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format 2.) InterContinental Almaty Hotel - Reservation Form  

IFSB-FIS Workshop Series for Banking & Takāful (Kazakhstan)

Astana, InterContinental Almaty Hotel Almaty, Kazakhstan

These Workshops will be held in Almaty, Kazakhstan and hosted by National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBK). Participation in these Workshops is by INVITATION only. For more information on these Workshops, please email to Ms. Yazmin Aziz at [email protected]. Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 17/06/2014 09:00 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 09:45 Opening & Keynote Session 09:45 - 11:15 Introduction to Islamic Finance Concept of Islamic Finance Products of Islamic banking Specificities of Islamic Finance 11:15 - 11:30 Coffee break 11:30 - 13:00 IFSB-1: Guiding Principles of Risk Management for Institutions (other than Insurance Institutions) offering only Islamic Financial Services (IIFS) Focus on Credit Risk and Supervisory Perspective Focus on Market Risk & Supervisory Perspective Focus on Operational Risk & Supervisory Perspective Group Exercise 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch & Prayer 14:00 - 16:00 IFSB-1: Guiding Principles of Risk Management for Institutions (other than Insurance Institutions) offering only Islamic Financial Services (IIFS) Focus on Equity Investment Risk & Supervisory Perspective Focus on Liquidity Risk & Supervisory Perspective Focus on Rate of Return Risk & Supervisory Perspective Case Study 16:00 - 16:30 Coffee break Day 2 18/06/2014 09:30 - 11:00 IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The Supervisory Review Process of Institutions Offering Islamic Financial Services (Excluding Islamic Insurance (Takāful) Institutions and Islamic Collective Investment Schemes) Necessary Preconditions for Effective Supervision Supervisory Approaches in the Supervision of IIFS Regulatory Capital Requirements Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee break 11:30 - 13:00 IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The Supervisory Review Process of Institutions Offering Islamic Financial Services (Excluding Islamic Insurance (Takāful) Institutions and Islamic Collective Investment Schemes) Governance and Risk Management Related Party Transactions Transparency and Market Discipline Consolidated and Home-host Supervision 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch & Prayer 14:00 - 16:00 IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements in the Supervisory Review Process of Institutions Offering Islamic Financial Services (Excluding Islamic Insurance (Takāful) Institutions and Islamic Collective Investment Schemes) Islamic Window Operations Risk Concentration, Counterparty Credit Risk Reputational Risk, Hedging Techniques and Valuation Practices Supervisory Transparency and Accountability Case Study Day 3 19/06/2014 09:30 - 11:00 Introduction to Takāful Principles Basic Principles of Takāful Takāful Models Prudential Issues in Takāful 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee break 11:30 - 12:00 IFSB-14: Standard On Risk Management for Takāful (Islamic Insurance) Undertakings Specificities of Takāful (Islamic Insurance) Undertakings Relevant to Risk Management Significant Risks of Particular Relevance to Takāful Enterprise Risk Management Key Elements In The Supervisory Review Process Of Risk Management for Takāful Undertakings Systemic risk considerations in Takaful 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch & Prayer Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format

IFSB-FIS Workshop on IFSB Standards for Regulatory and Supervisory Authorities of the IFSB Member Countries (Banking Sector)

Training Room 2.1 & 2.2, Level 2, Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia kuala lumpur, Malaysia

This Workshop is open to regulatory and supervisory authorities for the Islamic banking sector of the IFSB member countries. It intends to be a Train The Trainer programme for the staff 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 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. The Workshop will focus on IFSB-15: Revised Capital Adequacy Standard for Institutions offering Islamic Financial Services, which was issued by the IFSB in December 2013 and GN-4: Guidance Note in Connection with the IFSB Capital Adequacy Standard. Participation in this Workshop is by INVITATION only. For more information, please email to Mr. Hamizi Hamzah at [email protected]. Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 18/08/2014 09:00 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 09:45 Opening Session 09:45 - 11:15 Session 1: IFSB-15: Revised Capital Adequacy Standard for Institutions Offering Islamic Financial Services (IIFS) Introduction and Objectives of IFSB-15 Background of Capital Regulation in the Banking Sector IFSB Standards and Other Guidelines on Capital Adequacy Other International Developments Related to Capital Regime After Basel III 11:15 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 2: IFSB-15: Revised Capital Adequacy Standard for IIFS Components of Capital Capital Conservation Buffer Countercyclical Buffer Case Study on Components of Capital for IIFS 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayer 14:00 - 16:00 Session 3: IFSB-15: Revised Capital Adequacy Standard for IIFS Leverage Ratio Domestic Systemically Important Banks Group Exercise on Leverage Ratio Case Study on Countercyclical Buffer 16:00 - 16:30 Coffee Break Day 2 19/08/2014 09:30 - 11:00 Session 4: IFSB-15: Revised Capital Adequacy Standard for IIFS Principles for Minimum Capital Requirements Off-balance Sheet Exposures Exposures in Investments Made under Profit-Sharing Modes Past Due Receivables & Other Assets 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 5: IFSB-15: Revised Capital Adequacy Standard for IIFS Credit Risk Mitigation Risk Mitigation Approaches Maturity Mismatch Recognition of Ratings by External Credit Assessment Institution (ECAI) 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 Measuring Market Risks 16:00 - 16:30 Coffee Break Day 3 20/08/2014 09:30 - 11:00 Session 7: IFSB-15: Revised Capital Adequacy Standard for IIFS Understanding the Operational Risk in Islamic finance Measuring Operational Risks Sharī`ah Non-compliance Risk Group Exercise 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 8: GN-4: Guidance Note in Connection with the IFSB Capital Adequacy Standard: The Determination of Alpha in the Capital Adequacy Ratio Background of the Guidance Note Understanding Management of Profit-Sharing Investment Account (PSIA) Measurement of Risk Sharing in PSIA Role of Supervisory Authority in Determination of Alpha and Displaced Commercial Risk (DCR) 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayer 14:00 - 16:00 Session 9: GN-4: Guidance Note in Connection with the IFSB Capital Adequacy Standard: The Determination of Alpha in the Capital Adequacy Ratio An Algebraic Approach for Measuring DCR and Alpha Case Studies Experience Sharing from the IFSB Member Countries 16:00 - 16:30 Coffee Break Day 4 21/08/2014 09:30 - 11:00 Session 10: IFSB-15: Revised Capital Adequacy Standard for IIFS Features of Sukūk and Securitisation Credit Enhancement for Sukūk Treatment for Regulatory Capital Purposes for Sukūk and Securitisation Exposures 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 11: IFSB-15: Revised Capital Adequacy Standard for IIFS Capital Requirements for Sukūk Capital Requirements where the IIFS is the Originator Treatment of Credit Risk Mitigation for Securitisation Exposures 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayer 14:00 - 16:00 Session 12: IFSB-15: Revised Capital Adequacy Standard for IIFS Treatment of Credit Enhancement Provided by an Issuer or Originator Capital Requirements where the IIFS is the Credit Enhancer Case Study 16:00 - 16:30 Coffee Break Day 5 22/08/2014 09:30 - 10:30 Session 13: IFSB-15: Revised Capital Adequacy Standard for IIFS Current Regulatory Environment of Real Estate Activities Risk Exposures in Real Estate Activities Supervision of Real Estate Activities Risk-Weighting of Real Estate Exposures 10:30 - 10:45 Coffee Break 10:45 - 11:45 Session 14: Special Session on Recent Developments in Capital Adequacy Framework at the Global Level 11:45 - 12:15 Closing Remarks and Certificate-Giving Ceremony Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format 2.) Lanai Kijang Room Reservation Form

Workshop on the Concepts and Methodology for the Construction of Prudential and Structural Indicators for Islamic Financial Institutions (PSIFI)

Sasana Kijang kuala lumpur, Malaysia

The Workshop is only open to Regulatory and Supervisory Authorities of IFSB member countries. Participation in the Workshop is BY INVITATION only. For more information on this workshop, please email to Ms. Nur Khairun Nissa Md Zawawi at [email protected] Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 15/09/2014 09:00 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 09:45 Opening Remarks by the IFSB 09:45 - 11:15 Introduction and Overview: Tour de Table 11:15 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Evolution of Financial Soundness Indicators (FSI) and PSIFI Programs 13:00 - 14:15 Lunch and Prayer 14:15 - 15:30 PIFI Core Indicators: Capital Adequacy Indicators (Basel and IFSB Standards) 15:30 - 15:45 Coffee Break 15:45 - 17:00 Numerical Examples Day 2 16/09/2014 09:30 - 11:00 PIFI: Other Core Indicators 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 PIFI: Additional Indicators 13:00 - 14:15 Lunch and Prayer 14:15 - 15:30 SIFI: Structural Indicators 15:30 - 15:45 Coffee Break 15:45 - 17:00 Numerical Examples: Questions and Answers Day 3 17/09/2014 09:00 - 11:00 Classification, Aggregation, Consolidation 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Metadata and Form 13:00 - 14:15 Lunch and Prayer 14:15 - 15:30 Data Form and Filing Procedures 15:30 - 15:45 Coffee Break 15:45 - 17:00 Steps Forward and Questions and Answers Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format

IFSB Meet the Members and Industry Engagement Session

Intercontinental Dubai Festival City (Al Baraha Ballroom) Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Debut of The Meet the Members and Industry Engagement Session which was organised by the IFSB and hosted by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 28 September 2014 in InterContinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City. This session is an initiative to provide an interactive platform for communication between the key players of the Islamic financial services industry (IFSI) among the IFSB member and non-members organisations and the IFSB Secretariat. The Session was attended by 54 delegates, from 39 member and non-member organization. The welcoming remarks was delivered by the CBUAE's representative Mr. Khalid Al Kharji, Chief Manager Banking Supervision Department and the overview of the Session was delivered by Mr. Jaseem Ahmed, Secretary-General of the IFSB. Mr. Zahid Ur Rehman Khokher, Assistant Secretary-General of the IFSB then shared the IFSB Membership Satisfaction Survey & Standard Implementation Survey with the rest of the delegates and conducted the interactive session. The two hours session end with a luncheon prepared by the hotel. Event Snapshots Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 28/09/2014 12:15 - 12:30 Registration and Arrival of guests 12:30 - 12:45 Welcoming Remarks and Overview by the Secretary-General 12:45 - 13:25 Interactive Session: Presentation on the IFSB activities  Q&A Session 13:25 - 14:30 Lunch Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format 2.) RSVP Form

Inaugural IFSB-BIBF Islamic Finance Executive Programme: Building Robust Risk Management Infrastructure, Growth Driver for Islamic Finance

The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Manama, Bahrain

The Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) and the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) will be jointly organising the Inaugural IFSB-BIBF Islamic Finance Executive Programme: Building Robust Risk Management Infrastructure - Growth Driver for Islamic Finance on 15 – 16 October 2014, in BIBF, Manama, Bahrain.  The IFSB-BIBF Islamic Finance Executive Programme (IFEP) provides a unique opportunity for industry leaders and top management teams of financial institutions and supervisors of the Islamic financial services industry to engage in thorough deliberations on contemporary issues in Islamic Finance. The IFEP will see key presenters facilitating extensive knowledge-sharing with their contemporaries and peers.  The inaugural IFSB-BIBF IFEP themed “Building Robust Risk Management Infrastructure: Growth Driver for Islamic Finance” will see senior industry practitioners, regulators and academics sharing their thoughts on the management of wide array of risks inherent in Islamic banking institutions. To date, the following speakers are confirmed to speak at the IFEP: Mr Khalid Hamad Abdul-Rahman Hamad, Executive Director of Banking Supervision, Central Bank of Bahrain Mr Zahid ur Rehman Khokher, Assistant Secretary-General, IFSB Mr Hussain Ali Sharaf, Director of Islamic Financial Institutions Supervision, Central Bank of Bahrain Mr Serdar Güner, Director, Supervision, Dubai Financial Services Authority Mr Abdulhakeem Y. Al-Khayyat, Managing Director & CEO, Kuwait Finance House, Bahrain Mr Faizal Jaafar, Manager, Islamic Banking & Takāful Department, Bank Negara Malaysia Mr Amit Yashpal, Head of Risk Management, Kuwait Finance House, Bahrain Dr Muhammad Al-Bashir Muhammad Al-Amine, Group Head of Sharī`ah, Bank Alkhair Mr Asad Jafree, Managing Partner, Insignia Consulting Mr Ashley Freeman, Senior Counsel, Charles Russell Mr Hani Redha, Head of Centre for Islamic Finance, BIBF For more information on the Executive Programme, please email Mr. Hamizi Hamzah at [email protected] Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 15/10/2014 08:30 - 09:30 Morning Coffee and Registration 09:30 - 09:45 Opening & Welcoming Address 09:45 - 11:00 Session 1: Risk Sharing: Enhancing Potentials and Confronting Issues Exploring Business Opportunities for Equity Investment and Financing Applying Risk-Sharing Principles- Key Challenges and Emerging Practices Mitigating Risks in Equity Investment and Financing Regulatory and Commercial Issues in Financing on a Risk-Sharing Basis 11:00 - 11:30 Group Photo and Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 2: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework for Islamic Banks Overall Framework of ERM – Why it is vital? Risk Appetite & Risk Strategy for Islamic Banks Islamic Bank vs. Conventional Bank Approaches Risk Governance and Control 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayer 14:00 - 15:30 Session 3: Credit Risk Management in Islamic Banking & Risk Mitigation Approaches Applying Global Financial Regulatory Framework to Islamic Banking Products Lessons Learnt from the Previous Default Cases Credit Risk Mitigation: Risk Aversion vs. Risk Sharing Restructuring Islamic Financing Products– Some Key Considerations 15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break 16:00 - 17:30 Session 4: Global Developments in Liquidity Management Overview of the Development In Liquidity Management Essential Infrastructure for Liquidity Management Liquidity Risk Management Indicator in Islamic Finance Jurisdictions International Standards on Liquidity Risk Management Market Development in the Origination of Sharī`ah-Compliant High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA) Day 2 16/10/2014 08:30 - 09:30 Morning Coffee 09:30 - 11:00 Session 5: Managing Sharī`ah Non-Compliance Risk Sharī`ah Non-Compliance Risk and its Potential Impacts on Islamic Banks Risk Mitigating Techniques for Sharī`ah Non-Compliance Risk Role of Internal Sharī`ah Governance Framework in Islamic Banks Source of Sharī`ah Non-Compliance Risk in Institution Offering Islamic Financial Services (IIFS) Operations 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 6: Regulating Minimum Capital Requirements from Bail-out to Bail-in The Impact of Changes in Global Regulatory Capital Regimes on Islamic Banks Structuring Innovative Capital Instruments for Islamic Banks Sharī`ah Challenges in Structuring Contingent Capital Recent Examples in Structuring Basel III Capital Instruments – Successes and Limitations 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayer 14:00 - 16:00 Session 7: Panel Discussion on Risk Governance and Supervision (3 Panellists) Risk and Governance from an Islamic Banking Perspective Risk-based Supervision in Islamic Banking Role of Disclosure in Effective Risk Management In Islamic Banks 16:00 - 16:30 Closing & Certificate Giving Ceremony 16:30 - 17:00 Coffee Break Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format 2.) Brochure 3.) General Information Sheet

IFSB-FSI Seminar on Liquidity Risk in Islamic and Conventional Banks

Al Dasha Hall, Sharq Village & Spa Doha

This Seminar is jointly organised by the IFSB and the Financial Stability Institute (FSI). It is hosted by the Qatar Central Bank. The Seminar is only open for regulatory and supervisory authorities, from both conventional and Islamic finance industries. More information shall be updated in due course. For participation and further details on the Seminar, please email Mrs. Ida Shafinaz Ab. Malek at [email protected] Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 28/10/2014 08:30 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 10:30 Opening and Keynote Session 10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break and Networking 11:00 - 12:00 Session 1: Managing Liquidity and Liquidity Risks to Promote Financial Stability The session will discuss the building blocks necessary to support both conventional banks and institutions offering Islamic financial services (IIFS) in managing their liquidity risk to promote financial stability. The discussions will focus on the close relation between liquidity management and financial stability, the infrastructure components that are required to facilitate measuring and managing liquidity risks as well as the role of supervisory bodies and central banks in this process. This would include the supply of high-quality liquid assets (HQLA) and providing lender of last resort facilities. 12:00 - 13:00 Session 2: Global Regulatory Developments in Liquidity Risk Management The session will focus on the current and emerging international standards on liquidity risk management – both qualitative and quantitative. It aims to provide an overview of the guiding principles, standards and guidelines on intraday, short- and long-term management of liquidity risk issued by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, with a special emphasis on the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) and Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR). The session will provide insights on how these global standards are being incorporated in the national regulations by various supervisory authorities. 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch 14:00 - 15:15 Session 3: Global Developments in Liquidity Risk and Challenges for Islamic Finance The session will discuss global developments in liquidity risk management and challenges faced by IIFS in complying with the liquidity standards. The deliberations will also include progress made by the IFSB in providing guidance on liquidity risk and adopting global liquidity standards including the LCR and NSFR for the IIFS. In addition to discussing challenges related to Sharī`ah-complaint HQLA, treatment of profit-sharing investment accounts, Sharī`ah-compliant repo mechanisms and application of alternative liquidity approaches for the Islamic financial services industry, the session will cover the progress made by various jurisdictions in resolving some of these issues. 15:15 - 15:45 Coffee Break and Networking 15:45 - 17:00 Session 4: Key Elements for Structuring Liquidity Instruments by the Public Sector This session will focus on the key components for structuring and issuing high-quality instruments by sovereigns and central banks in local and international currencies. Speakers will highlight the advantages of linking public debt management and development programmes with government financing instruments that are issued in sufficient volume and on a predictable schedule. The session will focus on the use of both conventional and Sharī`ah-compliant liquidity instruments for monetary policy and money market operations. Day 2 29/10/2014 09:30 - 10:45 Session 5: Liquidity Risk Management, Monitoring and Supervision: Liquidity Stress Testing This session will discuss the tools for the measurement, monitoring, reporting and supervision of liquidity risk at the institutional and market levels, including liquidity stress tests. The session will also incorporate current practices and emerging trends in the supervision of liquidity risk for both conventional and Islamic banks, especially from the perspective of meeting LCR, NSFR and intraday requirements. 10:45 - 11:15 Coffee Break and Networking 11:15 - 12:30 Session 6: Panel Discussion: Emerging Trends and Challenges in Supervising Liquidity Risk Management in the Banking Industry This session aims to discuss practices and challenges in the supervision of liquidity management in banking institutions – both conventional and Islamic. It will also cover the updates on new liquidity products and trading mechanisms being developed in various jurisdictions and the monitoring tools used by supervisors to track the activity and performance of these tools. Cross-border transfer of liquidity risk and the challenges it poses for the regulation and supervision of this risk will be part of the discussions. In addition, panellists will touch on the role of central banks and supervisory authorities in developing transparent and liquid markets, with a special emphasis on enhancing cross-border trading of instruments. Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format 2.) Hotel Reservation Form

IFSB-FIS Workshop on IFSB Standards for Regulatory and Supervisory Authorities for the Islamic Capital Market and Takaful sectors

Training Room 2.1 & 2.2, Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This Workshop is open to regulatory and supervisory authorities for the Islamic Capital Market and Takaful sectors of the IFSB member countries. It intends to be a Train The Trainer programme for the staff 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 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 this Workshop is by INVITATION only. For more information, please email to Mr. Hamizi Hamzah at [email protected]. Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 03/11/2014 09:00 - 09:30 Morning Coffee & Registration 09:30 - 09:45 Opening & Welcoming Address 09:45 - 11:15 Session 1: Introduction to Islamic Capital Markets Products of Islamic Capital Markets Development Trends in Islamic Capital Markets Contemporary Issues, Outlook and Challenges 09:45 - 11:15 Session 1: Introduction to Islamic Finance and Takāful (Islamic Insurance) and IFSB-8: Guiding Principles on Governance for Takāful Undertakings Independence and Integrity of Governance Organs Protection of Rights and Interests of Takāful Participants Appropriate Disclosures to Material and Relevant Information 11:15 - 11:30 Group Photo and Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 2: IFSB-6: Governance for Islamic Collective Investment Schemes (ICIS) Scope of ICIS Governance General Governance Approaches of ICIS Transparency and Disclosure 11:30 - 13:00 Session 2: IFSB-14: Standard on Risk Management for Takāful Undertakings Specificities of Takāful Undertakings Relevant to Risk Management Risk Arising from Segregation of Funds Risk Relating to The Use of Retakāful 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayer 14:00 - 16:00 Session 3: IFSB-6: Governance for ICIS Compliance with Sharī’ah Rules and Principles Additional Protection for ICIS Investors Case Studies 14:00 - 16:00 Session 3: IFSB-14: Standard on Risk Management for Takāful Undertakings Key Elements in the Supervisory Review Process of Risk Management for Takāful Undertakings Systemic Risk Considerations in Takāful Case Studies 16:00 - 16:30 Coffee Break Day 2 04/11/2014 09:00 - 09:30 Morning Coffee 09:30 - 11:00 Session 4: IFSB-15: Revised Capital Adequacy Standard for IIFS Features of Sukūk and Securitisation Securitisation Process for Sukūk Structuring Parties in Securitisation Exposures Structure 09:30 - 11:00 Session 4: IFSB-11: Standard on Solvency Requirements for Takāful Undertakings Specificities of Solvency Requirements for Takāful Valuation of Assets and Liabilities Total Balance Sheet Approach 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 5: IFSB-15: Revised Capital Adequacy Standard for IIFS Various Types of Sukūk Structuring Capital Requirements for Sukūk Case Studies 11:30 - 13:00 Session 5: IFSB-11: Standard on Solvency Requirements for Takāful Undertakings Solvency Control Levels Criteria for Assessing the Quality and Suitability of Solvency Resources in the Takāful and Shareholders’ Funds Case Studies 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayer 14:00 - 16:00 Session 6: Strategies and Policies for Developing ICM: Sharing of Country Experiences Development Trends in Islamic Capital Markets Contemporary Issues, Outlook and Challenges Supervisory Challenges in Developing Islamic Capital Market 14:00 - 16:00 Session 6: Special Session on Sharing of Country Experiences Development Trends in Takāful Operation Contemporary Issues, Outlook and Challenges Supervisory Challenges in Takāful Operation 16:00 - 16:30 Coffee Break Day 3 05/11/2014 09:00 - 09:30 Morning Coffee 09:30 - 11:00 Session 7: IFSB-9: Conduct of Business Islamic Perspective on Conduct of Business Conduct of Business and Financial Stability IFSB Recommendations on Conduct of Business Case Studies 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 8: IFSB-10: Sharīah Governance System General Governance Approach to Sharīah Governance System Requirements on the Competence of Personnel Undertaking the Sharīah Governance System Independent Exercise of the Sharīah Board Members on Sharīah -related Matters 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayer 14:00 - 16:00 Session 9: IFSB-10: Sharīah Governance System Confidentiality of Sharīah Board Members on Internal Information Consistency of Opinions Across Different Institutions by Sharīah Board Members Case Studies 16:00 - 16:15 Closing & Certificate Giving Ceremony 16:15 - 16:30 Coffee Break Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format

IFSB-INCEIF Executive Forum on Global Regulatory Reforms: What They Mean for Islamic Finance

Training Room 2.1 & 2.2, Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This IFSB-INCEIF Executive Forum on Global Regulatory Reforms: What They Mean for Islamic Finance offers a platform for high level deliberations and exchanges of views among participants – global leaders from among practitioners, regulators and academics – on how the global regulatory initiatives may have impacted the stability, development and growth of the Islamic financial services industry. Among others, the two-day Executive Forum will see the sharing of experiences and discussions of speci­fic issues facilitated by experienced speakers from among regulators, industry leaders and academics. The participants will bene­fit from delivering views of counterparts and peers of different backgrounds and geographical locations. To date, the following speakers are confirmed to speak at this Executive Forum: Dr. Ali Al Amari, Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs, Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority Mr. Serdar Güner, Director of Supervision, Dubai Financial Services Authority Dr. Rifki Ismal - Assistant Director, Department of Islamic Banking, Bank Indonesia Mr. Naimi Shuib, Risk Specialist, Bank Negara Malaysia Mr. Mehmet S. Yurtcicek, Head of Legal Affairs Department, Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency of Turkey Mr. Norfadelizan Abdul Rahman, President Director, Maybank Syariah Indonesia Mr. Ahmad Nasri Abdul Wahab, Head of Islamic Business Advisory, KPMG Malaysia Dr. Hakimah Yaakob, Associate Researcher, ISRA For more information on the Executive Forum, please email Mr. Hamizi Hamzah at [email protected] Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 10/11/2014 08:30 - 09:30 Morning Coffee and Registration 09:30 - 09:45 Opening & Welcoming Address 09:45 - 11:00 Session 1: Global Regulatory Reforms and Islamic Finance: An Overview Current State of Regulatory Reforms in the Conventional Sector: Is Convergence with Islamic Finance Taking Place? Impact of the Evolving Global Regulatory Policy Landscape on Islamic Finance: Challenges and Opportunities Market and Supervisory Perspectives on Adopting Global Reforms: Future Direction 11:00 - 11:30 Group Photo and Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 2: Capital Reforms: From Bail-out to Bail-in Economic Rationale behind Bailing-in Sharī`ah Issues in Innovative Contingent Capital Supervisory Considerations and Cross-Border Challenges Examples of Basel III-Compliant Capital Instruments Issued by Islamic Banks 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayers 14:00 - 15:30 Session 3: Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP): Achieving Excellence in the New World of Scarce Capital Building Internal Systems to Facilitate the Implementation of ICAAP Risk Governance, Appetite and Strategy Discussion on ICAAP Global Benchmarking Understanding ICAAP from the Consolidation and Standalone Perspectives 15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break 16:00 - 17:30 Session 4: Thoughts on Macroprudential Reforms: Beyond Conventional Supervision Overview on Macroprudential Policy and its Importance Post-Financial Turmoil Macroprudential Indicators, Objectives and Tools The Role of IIFS in Macroprudential Policy Challenges in Incorporating the Specificities of Islamic Finance in National Macroprudential Policies Day 2 11/11/2014 08:30 - 09:30 Morning Coffee 09:30 - 11:00 Session 5: Robust Liquidity Management: Emerging Trends in Asset Liability Current and Evolving Regulatory Reforms around Liquidity Management – High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA) Contemporary Liquidity Ratios – Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) and the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR): Impact on Islamic finance Challenges and Trends in Asset-Liability Management for IIFS in the Light of Global Developments The Path Forward: Imperatives for Islamic Financial Institutions 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 6: Resolution of Financial Institutions: How Islamic Finance will Response to This Challenge International Development by Financial Stability Board (FSB) and other Standard-Setting Bodies Enhancing the Current Legal Framework Reform Greater Coordination between Home and Host Supervision and Cross-border Resolutions Supervisory Challenges in Cross-border Resolutions 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayers 14:00 - 16:00 Session 7: Panel Discussion - Strategies and Practices in Implementing the Reform Agenda: Experience-Sharing and Lessons Drawn The Role of Transparency and Disclosure in Market Discipline Too-Big-to-Fail in Islamic Finance – Focus on Domestic and Regional Players The Impact of Reforms in Accounting and Taxation Framework 16:00 - 16:30 Closing & Certificate Giving Ceremony 16:30 - 17:00 Coffee Break Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format 2.) Brochure - EF5 3.) Lanai Kijang Reservation Form 4.) Survey on Use of SDMX for Islamic Finance Indicators

IFSB-FIS Workshops Series (Senegal)

BCEAO Dakar

This Workshop is hosted by the Banque Centrale Des Etats de L’Afrique de L’Ouest (BCEAO) and supported by the Islamic Development Bank. The Workshop is tailored for the regulatory and supervisory authorities for the banking sector, and will cover the following IFSB Standards: 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 Participation in the Workshop is by INVITATION only. For more information about this Workshop, please email to Mr. Hamizi Hamzah at [email protected] Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 17/11/2014 09:00 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 09:45 Opening Session by the IFSB, BCEAO and the IDB Representatives 09:45 - 11:15 Session 1: Introduction to Islamic Finance Concept and Contracts in Islamic Finance Specificities of Islamic Finance Introduction to Islamic Banking Operations Products of Islamic Banking 11:15 - 11:30 Group Photo and Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 2: IFSB-1: Guiding Principles of Risk Management for Institutions (other than Insurance Institutions) offering Islamic Financial Services (IIFS) General Requirements in Risk Management of IIFS Focus on Credit Risk Focus on Equity Investment Risk Focus on Market and Liquidity Risk 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayers 14:00 - 16:00 Session 3: IFSB-1: Guiding Principles of Risk Management for IIFS Focus on Rate of Return Risk Focus on Operational Risk Role of Supervisory Authority Case Studies 16:00 - 16:30 Coffee Break Day 2 18/11/2014 09:30 - 11:00 Session 4: IFSB-10: Guiding Principles on Sharī`ah Governance System for IIFS An overview of IFSB-10: Guiding Principles on Sharī`ah Governance System for IIFS General Governance Approach to Sharī`ah Governance System Requirements on the Competence of Personnel Undertaking the Sharī`ah Governance System 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 5: IFSB-10: Guiding Principles on Sharī`ah Governance System for IIFS Recommendations of IFSB-10: Guiding Principles on Sharī`ah Governance System for IIFS Criteria for Sound Sharī`ah Governance System Rights of Investment Account Holders (IAH) 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayers 14:00 - 16:00 Session 6: IFSB-10: Guiding Principles on Sharī`ah Governance System for IIFS Operating Procedures of the Sharī`ah Board Basic Professional Ethics and Conduct for Members of the Sharī`ah Board Case Studies 16:00 - 16:30 Coffee Break Day 3 19/11/2014 09:30 - 11:00 Session 7: IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The Supervisory Review Process of IIFS Necessary Preconditions for Effective Supervision Supervisory Approaches in the Supervision of IIFS Regulatory Capital Requirements Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 8: IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The Supervisory Review Process of IIFS Governance and Risk Management Related Party Transactions Transparency and Market Discipline Consolidated and Home-host Supervision 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayers 14:00 - 16:00 Session 9: IFSB-16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements In The Supervisory Review Process of IIFS Islamic Window Operations Risk Concentration, Counterparty Credit Risk Reputational Risk, Hedging Techniques and Valuation Practices Case Studies 16:00 - 16:30 Closing & Certificate Giving Ceremony by the IFSB, BCEAO and the IDB Representatives 16:30 - 17:00 Coffee Break Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format 2.) User Registration Form 3.) User Registration Form - Complimentary