Islamic Financial Services Board

IFSB-FIS Workshop Series for Banking & Takāful (Kazakhstan)
2014-06-17 09:00 - 2014-06-19 16:30 UTC | 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 yazmin@ifsb.org.

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

Seminar on the Prospects and Challenges in the Development of Islamic Finance for Kazakhstan
2014-06-16 08:30 - 17:30 | 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 yazmin@ifsb.org

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-INCEIF Executive Forum: Islamic Capital Market: New Horizons, New Frontiers
2014-06-09 08:30 - 2014-06-10 17:30 | 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 ida.shafinaz@ifsb.org

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

11th Islamic Financial Services Board Summit : New Markets and Frontiers for Islamic Finance: Innovation and the Regulatory Perimeter
2014-05-21 08:30 - 2014-05-22 17:30 | 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

11th IFSB Summit
2014-05-19 - 2014-05-22 | Le Méridien Ile Maurice, MU, Village Hall Lane, Pointe aux Piments, Mauritius
The 11th IFSB Summit was held on 19 – 22 May 2014 in Le Meridien Ile Maurice, hosted by the Bank of Mauritius
11th IFSB Summit Opening Video

Speeches

Keynote Address: Dr. The Honorable Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius
Welcoming Address: H.E. Rundheersing Bheenick, Governor, Bank of Mauritius
Introduction of the PM: H.E. Rundheersing Bheenick, Governor, Bank of Mauritius
Gala Dinner Welcome Remarks: H.E. Rundheersing Bheenick, Governor, Bank of Mauritius
Speech: H.E. Muhammad bin Ibrahim, Deputy Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia

11th Summit Photo Album

Press Releases of the 11th Summit
23 May 2014 (Also available in Arabic)
New and Emerging Economies: Final Sessions of the 11th IFSB Summit Explores the Role, Prospects and Challenges of Islamic Finance
22 May 2014 (Also available in Arabic)
11th IFSB Summit Deliberates on the Importance of Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for Islamic Finance, and the Role of Sukūk in Supporting Growth
21 May 2014 (Also available in Arabic)
The Prime Minister of Mauritius Launches the IFSB’s Islamic Financial Services Industry Stability Report 2014
21 May 2014
Prime Minister of Mauritius Delivers Keynote Address at the 11th Islamic Financial Services Board’s Summit
19 May 2014
IFSB-IRTI Released the Mid-Term Review of the Ten-Year Framework and Strategies for Islamic Financial Services Industry Development
17 April 2014 (Also available in Arabic)
The IFSB Announces the Speakers for its 11th Annual Global Summit
20 March 2014 (Also available in Arabic)
Pre-Summit Events on 19 and 20 May 2014 Extend Value to the 11th IFSB Summit
13 January 2014 (Also available in Arabic)
Announcement of the 11th Summit Theme
26 November 2013
The IFSB Announces 11th Annual Summit to be Held in Mauritius

IFSB Documents released during the 11th Summit

Islamic Financial Services Industry Stability Report 2014
Prospects and Challenges in the Development of Islamic Finance for Bangladesh
Islamic Financial Services Industry Development: Ten-Year Framework and Strategies: A MID-TERM REVIEW

11th Summit Presentations

Speakers and registered participants are able to download softcopies of the Summit presentations from the IFSB Member Zone. Please use the access given to you during the registration. If you have problem downloading, please email: yazmin@ifsb.org.
IFSB member organisation can access the presentation using their organisation access. Please refer to your organisation’s contact person, or email puteri@ifsb.org.

9th Islamic Financial Stability Forum : Implementation of the IFSB Standards and Guiding Principles: Overview and Challenges
2014-03-27 15:30 - 17:15 | Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam
The IFSB organised its 9th Islamic Financial Stability Forum (9th IFSF) on 27 March 2014, in Brunei Darussalam.

The 9th IFSF was held in conjunction with the 24th Council Meeting of the IFSB, hosted by the Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam (AMBD).

Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
27/03/2014
15:30 – 15:35
Chairman’s Remarks

15:35 – 16:55
Presentation on the IFSB Standard Implementation Survey: Overview and Challenges Speakers: 1. Mr. Jaseem Ahmed, Secretary-General, Islamic Financial Services Board 2. Mr. Zahid ur Rehman Khokher, Assistant Secretary-General, Islamic Financial Services Board Discussants: 1. H.E. Ravi Menon, Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore 2. Mr. Muhammad Ashraf Khan, Executive Director, State Bank of Pakistan 3. Ms. Mashair Sabir, Director, Central Bank of Sudan

16:55 – 17:15
Coffee and Networking Break End of Forum

IFSB Annual Meetings 2014 (including 6th Legal Seminar, 6th Public Lecture, 9th IFSF)
2014-03-25 08:00 - 2014-03-27 17:00 | The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
The 6th Seminar on Legal Issues in the Islamic Financial Services Industry, hosted by the Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam (AMBD), was held on 25 March 2014 in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. The Seminar which carried the theme, Innovation in Sukūk Securitisation and Islamic Hedging Instruments: Developments and Challenges was part of the IFSB seminar series on legal issues, and aimed to create awareness on the emerging legal issues, developments and challenges in securitisation and Islamic hedging instruments.
Mr. Jaseem Ahmed, Secretary General of the IFSB and Mr. Rosdi Amin Dato Paduka Haji Yaakub, Deputy Managing Director of AMBD delivered the opening and welcoming speeches respectively. The keynote address was delivered by Dato’ Dr. Nik Ramlah Mahmood, Deputy Chief Executive, Securities Commission Malaysia.

Asset Securitisation and Sukūk Structuring
Growth of Islamic Hedging Instruments: Legal Issues and Challenges
Role of Institutional and Central Sharī`ah Boards in Structuring of Sukūk and Islamic Hedging Instruments

The Seminar saw the attendance of 147 participants from government, regulatory and supervisory bodies, legal sector and higher learning institutions, from among member and non-member organisations of the IFSB.
The Seminar was held as one of the side events during the IFSB Annual Meetings 2014.
Event Snapshots

Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
25/03/2014
6TH IFSB SEMINAR ON LEGAL ISSUES IN THE ISLAMIC FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY

THEME: INNOVATION IN SUKUK SECURITISATION AND ISLAMIC HEDGING INSTRUMENTS: DEVELOPMENTS AND CHALLENGES

08:30 – 09:30
Seminar Registration

09:30 – 10:30
Opening and Keynote Session

11:00 – 12:30
Session 1: Asset Securitisation and Sukuk Structuring This session will discuss the latest developments and progress in legislative frameworks in various jurisdictions dealing with securitisation of assets and structuring of Sukuk. The speakers will share their insights on the innovative structures used for issuing corporate, sovereign and international Sukūk and challenges faced by various legal systems in providing flexibility for these structures. The challenging issues related to rights and obligations of various parties to a securitisation transaction and the impact of insolvency will also be elucidated. Issues related to the conventional regimes adoptability of these structures will also be given due deliberation.

12:30 – 14:00
Lunch and Prayers

14:00 – 15:30
Session 2: Growth of Islamic Hedging Instruments: Legal Issues and Challenges The session will cover the recent innovations of Islamic hedging contracts, while illuminating on the legal challenges faced by Islamic financial services industry in offering such products. The speakers will deliberate on the legal developments and the future direction of Islamic hedging instruments in the wake of global regulatory reforms related to the requirement of central counterparties and exchange traded transactions.

15:30 – 16:00
Coffee Break

16:00 – 17:30
Session 3: Role of Institutional and Central Shariah Boards in Structuring of Sukuk and Islamic Hedging Instruments This session will focus on the role played by Sharī`ah supervisory boards at institutional and national level in providing Sharī`ah advice and governance in structuring, offering and reviewing of sophisticated products such as Sukūk and Islamic hedging instruments. The session will also illuminate recent developments and new approaches related to Sharī`ah governance mechanisms in facilitating development and innovation of these products.

Day 2
26/03/2014
09:00 – 09:30
6TH PUBLIC LECTURE ON FINANCIAL POLICY & STABILITY Registration

09:30 – 09:45
Opening Remarks

09:45 – 11:00
LECTURE 1 Islamic Moral Economy and Dynamics of the Development of Islamic Financial Services Industry

11:00 – 11:30
Coffee Break

12:30 – 14:30
IFSB MEET THE MEMBERS INTERACTIVE SESSION & LUNCH

19:30 – 21:00
WELCOME DINNER

Day 3
27/03/2014
09:30 – 12:10
24th MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE IFSB

12:10 – 13:00
12th GENERAL ASSEMBLY

13:00 – 14:30
Lunch and Prayers

14:30 – 16:00
9th ISLAMIC FINANCIAL STABILITY FORUM

Downloadable Document(s)

1.)

Event Session(s) – PDF Format

2.)

6th IFSB Legal Seminar Confirmed Speakers

IFSB-FIS Workshop Series (Sudan) Takaful: IFSB-14
2014-02-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan, Sudan
This Workshop is hosted by the Central Bank of Sudan (CBoS).
This Workshop will cover IFSB-14: Guiding Principle on Risk Management for Takaful (Islamic Insurance) Undertakings.
This Workshop is OPEN TO ALL. However, there will be a charge of USD50 for non IFSB-member.
For more information on these Workshops, please email to Mrs. Ida Shafinaz Ab. Malek at ida.shafinaz@ifsb.org.
Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
20/02/2014
20 FEBRUARY, THURSDAY

09:00 – 09:30
Registration

09:30 – 09:45
Opening Session

09:45 – 11:15
Session 1: Takaful Principles Takaful Models Prudential Issues in Takaful

11:15 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Session 2: IFSB-14: Guiding Principle on Risk Management for Takaful (Islamic Insurance) Undertakings Specificities of Takaful (Islamic Insurance) Undertakings Relevant to Risk Management Significant Risks of Particular Relevance to Takaful Enterprise Risk Management

14:00 – 16:00
Session 3: IFSB-14: Guiding Principle on Risk Management for Takaful (Islamic Insurance) Undertakings Key Elements in the Supervisory Review Process of Risk Management for Takaful Undertakings Systemic Risk Considerations in Takaful Case Study

16:00 – 16:30
Coffee Break End of Workshop

Downloadable Document(s)

1.)

Event Session(s) – PDF Format

6th Seminar on the Regulation of Takaful
2014-02-19 09:00 - 17:15 | Lebdah Hall B, Corinthia Hotel, Khartoum, Sudan
The 6th Seminar on the Regulation of Takaful, hosted by the Insurance Supervisory Authority of Sudan, was held on 19 February 2014 in Khartoum. The Seminar is part of the IFSB Seminar on Takaful series. The Seminar aimed to deepen understanding on pertinent issues relating to the regulation of Takaful, taking into consideration on the changing dynamics of the industry. Mr. Jaseem Ahmed, Secretary General of the IFSB and Mr. Nasr Eldeen Mohammad Omar, Chairman of Board of Directors, Insurance Supervisory Authority delivered the opening and welcoming speech respectively. 12 chairpersons and speakers who were senior financial sector supervisors, market players, and experts from international financial institutions were invited to discuss the following issues at the Seminar. The topics that were discussed in the Seminar were as follows: – Global Takaful Industry’s Development: Growth and Challenges – Solvency’s Quantitative Guide: Will a standardised approach ensure a stable and safe environment for the industry, or should the industry be given the flexibility to diversify its solvency requirements? – Retakaful Industry: Legal and Regulatory Developments and Ongoing Challenges -The Way Forward for Emerging Markets in establishing an effective regulatory framework, the right mix of product offerings whilst ascertaining the compliance to Shariah principles The Seminar saw the attendance of 64 participants from government, regulatory and supervisory bodies and industry players.

Event Snapshots

Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
19/02/2014
6TH SEMINAR ON REGULATION OF TAKAFUL – CURRENT REGULATORY ISSUES FACING THE ISLAMIC FINANCIAL INDUSTRY

09:00 – 09:30
Registration

09:30 – 10:00
Opening and Keynote Session

10:00 – 11:15
Session 1: Global Takaful Industry’s Development: Growth and Challenges Industry Updates: Achievements and challenges facing the industry in past years Restructuring Exercise: A prediction of growth or contraction of the industry Rising Regulatory challenges due to complexity of cross border transactions

11:15 – 11:45
Networking Session and Coffee Break

11:45 – 13:00
Solvency’s Quantitative Guide: Will a standardized approach ensure a stable and safe environment for the industry, or should the industry be given the flexibility to diversify its solvency requirements? Reality check: Implementation of IFSB-11 and Solvency II IAIS’ capital resources guidance and direction of the future Capital resources of the existing Takaful Operators (TOs) Adoption of quantitative guide by existing TOs

13:00 – 14:30
Lunch and Prayers

14:30 – 15:45
Retakaful Industry: Legal and Regulatory Developments and Ongoing Challenges Legal and regulatory challenges facing the Retakaful business Product structures and models for Retakaful: Moving toward convergence? Shariah governance of Retakaful Operators Dealing with limitations in the investment activities for Retakaful Operators Areas of improvement for Retakaful services

15:45 – 16:00
Networking Session and Coffee Break

16:00 – 17:15
Panel Discussion: The Way Forward for Emerging Markets in establishing an effective regulatory framework, the right mix of product offerings whilst ascertaining the compliance to Shariah principles The development of regulatory framework for emerging markets The expansion of micro-takaful initiatives to ensure financial inclusion The direction of the emerging market: Maintaining the existing Takaful models or venturing into new models

Downloadable Document(s)

1.)

Event Session(s) – PDF Format

Meet the Members Session
2014-02-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Central Bank of Sudan, Khartoum, Sudan
Event Snapshots

Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
18/02/2014
12:00 – 12:10
Registration and Arrival of Guests

12:10 – 12:20
Welcoming Remarks

12:20 – 13:10
Interactive Session Presentation on IFSB Standard Implementation Survey and FIS Initiatives in Views of the Strategic Performance Plan

13:10 – 14:00
Lunch

Downloadable Document(s)

1.)

Event Session(s) – PDF Format

IFSB-FIS Workshop Series (Sudan): IFSB-7, IFSB-15, GN-3, GN-4
2014-02-18 09:00 - 2014-02-20 16:30 | –, Bali, Indonesia
This Workshop is hosted by the Central Bank of Sudan (CBoS).
This Workshop will cover the following IFSB Standards and Guiding Principles:

IFSB-7: Capital Adequacy Requirements for Sukuk, Securitisations and Real Estate Investments

IFSB-15: Revised Capital Adequacy Standard for Institutions offering Islamic Financial Services (other than Takaful Institutions and Islamic Collective Investment Schemes)

GN-3: Guidance Note on the Practice of Smoothing the Profits Payout to Investment Account Holders

GN-4: Guidance Note in Connection with the IFSB Capital Adequacy Standard: The Determination of Alpha in the Capital Adequacy Ratio

Participation in the Workshop is by INVITATION only. For more information on these Workshops, please email to Mrs. Ida Shafinaz Ab. Malek at ida.shafinaz@ifsb.org.
Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
18/02/2014
DAY 1: 18 FEBRUARY, TUESDAY

09:00 – 09:30
Registration

09:30 – 09:45
Opening Session Opening Speech by the IFSB Welcoming Speech by the CBoS

09:45 – 11:15
Guidance Note on the Practice of Smoothing the Profit Payout to Investment Account Holders (GN-3) Features of Various of Smoothing Techniques Identified Industry Practices Issues Related to Smoothing Practices

11:15 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Prudential Issues for Sukuk Instruments (IFSB-7) Sukuk Structures Collateral Security Structures Risks in Securitisation Structures Operational Requirements Pertaining to Sukuk and Securitisations

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch and Prayers

14:00 – 16:00
Prudential Issues for Sukuk Instruments (IFSB-7) Cont’d Credit Risk Mitigation for Securitisation Exposures Credit Enhancement for Shariah Compliant Securitisation Case Studies

16:00 – 16:30
Coffee Break End of Day 1

Day 2
19/02/2014
DAY 2: 19 FEBRUARY, WEDNESDAY

09:30 – 11:00
Guidance Note in Connection with the IFSB Capital Adequacy Standard: The Determination of Alpha in the Capital Adequacy Ratio (GN-4) Background of the Guidance Note Understanding Management of Profit-Sharing Investment Account (PSIA) Understanding the Concept of Alpha and DCR

11:00 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Guidance Note in Connection with the IFSB Capital Adequacy Standard: The Determination of Alpha in the Capital Adequacy Ratio (GN-4) Measurement of Risk Sharing in PSIA The Determination of Alpha and Displaced Commercial Risk (DCR) Role of Supervisory Authority in Determination of Alpha and DCR

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch and Prayers

14:00 – 16:00
Guidance Note in Connection with the IFSB Capital Adequacy Standard: The Determination of Alpha in the Capital Adequacy Ratio (GN-4) An Algebraic Approach for Measuring DCR and Alpha Case Studies

16:00 – 16:30
Coffee Break End of Day 2

Day 3
20/02/2014
DAY 3: 20 FEBRUARY, THURSDAY

09:30 – 11:00
Introduction to Regulatory Capital (IFSB-15) Component of Capital Regulatory Adjustments and Deductions Time Frame for Adoption of the New Capital Requirements

11:00 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Special Session on Recent Developments in Capital Adequacy Framework (IFSB & Basel)

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch and Prayers End of Workshop

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IFSB - FIS Workshop Series (Nigeria): IFSB-8, IFSB-12, IFSB-13, IFSB-14
2014-01-13 09:00 - 2014-01-17 16:30 | –, Bali, Indonesia
This Workshop is hosted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

These Workshops will cover the following IFSB Standards and Guiding Principles:

IFSB-8: Guiding Principles on Governance for Takâful (Islamic Insurance) Undertakings
IFSB-12: Guiding Principles on Liquidity Risk Management for Institutions offering Islamic Financial Services
IFSB-13: Guiding Principles on Stress Testing for Institutions offering Islamic Financial Services
IFSB-14: Guiding Principle on Risk Management for Takāful (Islamic Insurance) Udertakings

Participation in these Workshops are by INVITATION only. For more information on these Workshops, please email to Ms. Yazmin Aziz at yazmin@ifsb.org.

Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
13/01/2014
IFSB – FIS WORKSHOPS – DAY 1

09:00 – 09:30
Registration

09:30 – 09:50
Opening Session

09:50 – 11:30
Session 1: Islamic Finance: Concept and Contracts in Islamic Finance Specificities of Islamic Finance

11:30 – 11:45
Coffee Break

11:45 – 13:00
Session 2 : Fundamentals of Islamic Banking Islamic Banking Operations and Products

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch & Prayer

14:00 – 16:00
Session 3: Takāful Principles Takāful Models Prudential Issues in Takāful

16:00 – 16:30
Coffee Break End of Workshop – Day 1

Day 2
14/01/2014
IFSB- FIS WORKSHOPS – DAY 2

09:30 – 11:30
Session 1: 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

11:30 – 12:00
Coffee Break

12:00 – 13:00
Session 2: IFSB-14: Guiding Principle on Risk Management for Takāful (Islamic Insurance) Udertakings Enterprise Risk Management Key elements in the supervisory review process of risk management for Takāful undertakings Systemic risk considerations in Takāful

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch & Prayer

14:00 – 16:00
Session 3: IFSB-8: Guiding Principles on Governance for Takâful (Islamic Insurance) Undertakings Reinforcement of Relevant Good Governance Practices Independence and Integrity of Governance Organs Appropriate Code of Ethics and Conduct Protection of Rights and Interests of Takāful Participants Appropriate Disclosures to Material and Relevant Information

16:00 – 16:30
Coffee Break End of Workshop – Day 2

Day 3
15/01/2014
IFSB – FIS WORKSHOPS – DAY 3

09:30 – 11:00
Session 1: Challenges in Liquidity Risk Management from Global Perspective and Implications for IIFS Significance of Liquidity Risk Management for Financial Institutions in Post-crisis World The Regulatory Response to Global Financial Crisis – Initiatives of Global Standard Setters and Supervisory Authorities Challenges in Liquidity Risk Managements by IIFS

11:00 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Session 2: IFSB-12: Guiding Principles on Liquidity Risk Management for Institutions offering Islamic Financial Services Funding and Market Liquidity Risk Necessary Conditions for an Effective Liquidity Risk Management in IFSI Governance Structure: Role of the Board of Directors and Senior Management Identification of Liquidity Risk Interactions of Liquidity Risk and Implications of Islamic Financing Contracts Case Study – 1: Liquidity Risk and Financial Distress in an IIFS

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch & Prayer

14:00 – 16:00
Session 3: IFSB-12: Guiding Principles on Liquidity Risk Management for Institutions offering Islamic Financial Services Responsibility for Supervision of Liquidity Risk & Need for Supervisory Regulations Supervisors’ Role as Provider of Liquidity Support Supervision of Liquidity Risk at Consolidated Level Case Study – 2: Supervisory arrangements for Shari’ah compliant Lender of Last Resort and other Liquidity Support to IIFS

16:00 – 16:30
Coffee Break End of Workshop – Day 3

Day 4
16/01/2014
IFSB – FIS WORKSHOPS – DAY 4

09:30 – 11:00
Session 1: Understanding Stress Testing for Financial Institutions Stress Testing as a Risk Management Tool Stress Testing and Global Financial Crisis International Guidance on Stress Testing and Gap Analysis Necessary Conditions For An Effective Stress Testing Regime IFSB Comprehensive Stress Testing Framework for IIFS

11:00 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Session 2: IFSB-13: Guiding Principles on Stress Testing for Institutions offering Islamic Financial Services Governance Aspects of the Stress Testing Framework Identification of Risk Factors and Coverage of Scenarios Specific Elements of IIFS in Stress Testing Stress Testing Methodologies FSAP and Stress Testing

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch & Prayer

14:00 – 16:00
Session 3: Simulations and Exercises How to Conduct “Micro level (or IIFS level) Stress Testing” Factors and Scenarios to Consider for Micro Stress Testing

16:00 – 16:30
Coffee Break End of Workshop – Day 4

Day 5
17/01/2014
IFSB – FIS WORKSHOPS – DAY 5

09:30 – 12:00
Session 1: IFSB-13: Guiding Principles on Stress Testing for Institutions offering Islamic Financial Services Regular and Comprehensive Assessments of IIFS’ Stress Testing Supervisory Evaluation of an IIFS’s Stress Testing Methodology Designing and Implementing System-Wide Stress Tests and Frequencies Corrective Actions & Regular Supervisory Dialogue with IIFS and the Industry Cross-border Issues and Home-Host Coordination Stress Testing Reporting Disclosures and Format

12:00 – 12:30
Closing Session

12:30 – 13:30
Lunch & Jumaah Prayer End of Workshop – Day 5

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8th Islamic Financial Stability Forum : Financial Reforms in Response to the Global Financial Crisis: Lessons from the Basel-Process for the Islamic Financial Services Industry
2013-12-10 17:00 - 18:30 | –, Bali, Indonesia
The IFSB organised its 8th Islamic Financial Stability Forum (8th IFSF) on 10 December 2013, in Qatar.

The 8th IFSF was held in conjunction with the 23rd Council Meeting of the IFSB, hosted by Qatar Central Bank.

Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
10/12/2013
17:00 – 17:10
Chairman’s Remarks H.E. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Saoud Al-Thani, Governor, Qatar Central Bank

17:10 – 18:10
Progress of Financial Reforms Post Crisis Performance of the financial services industry post crisis Financial regulatory and supervisory reform: Development, implementation and progress to date Strengthening the stability and resilience of the financial services industry moving forward: Strategies and challenges in implementation Speaker: Karl F. Cordewener, Deputy Secretary-General, Basel Committee for Banking Supervision, Bank for International Settlements Discussants: 1. Dr. Mulya E. Siregar, Assistant Governor, Bank Indonesia 2. Professor Simon Archer, Visiting Professor ICMA Centre, Henley Business School, University of Reading, UK

18:10 – 18:30
Coffee and Networking Break End of Forum

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The IFSB Public Hearing on ED16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements in the Supervisory Review Process of IIFS
2013-12-09 09:00 - 12:00 | The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa Doha, Qatar, Doha, Qatar
In line with the IFSB due process for the development of Standards and Guiding Principles, a Public Hearing will be held for Exposure Draft 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). For more information on the Public Hearing, please email to Ms. Nur Khairun Nissa at khairun.nissa@ifsb.org.

Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
09/12/2013
09:00 – 09:30
Registration

09:30 – 11:00
Presentation on Exposure Draft – 16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements in the Supervisory Review Process of Institutions Offering Islamic Financial Services (IIFS)

11:00 – 11:30
Question and Answer

11:30 – 12:00
Coffee Break

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The IFSB Public Hearing on ED16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements in the Supervisory Review Process of IIFS
2013-11-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Sasana Kijang, kuala lumpur, Malaysia
In line with the IFSB due process for the development of Standards and Guiding Principles, a Public Hearing will be held for Exposure Draft 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). For more information on the Public Hearing, please email to Ms. Nur Khairun Nissa at khairun.nissa@ifsb.org.

Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
26/11/2013
09:00 – 09:30
Registration

09:30 – 11:00
Presentation on Exposure Draft – 16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements in the Supervisory Review Process of Institutions Offering Islamic Financial Services (IIFS)

11:00 – 11:30
Question and Answer

11:30 – 12:00
Coffee Break

IFSB-FIS Workshops for Regulatory and Supervisory Authorities for the Banking Sector
2013-11-25 09:00 - 2013-11-29 16:30 | Sasana Kijang, kuala lumpur, Malaysia
Participation is BY INVITATION only. For more information on the Workshops, please email Mrs. Azizakhon Yarlaeva at aziza@ifsb.org
Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
25/11/2013
DAY 1

09:00 – 09:30
Registration

09:30 – 09:50
Opening Session: Opening Remarks by the IFSB

09:50 – 11:10
Islamic Finance: Concept and Contracts and Risks Implication for IIFS Overview of Prudential Issues in IIFS

11:10 – 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) Credit Risk & Supervisory Perspective Equity Investment Risk & Supervisory Perspective Operational Risk & Supervisory Perspective Market Risk & Supervisory Perspective Liquidity Risk & Supervisory Perspective Rate of Return Risk & Supervisory Perspective

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch & Prayers

14:00 – 16:00
Case Studies and Experience Sharing Case Studies on Risk Management

16:00 – 16:30
Coffee Break

Day 2
26/11/2013
DAY 2

09:30 – 11:30
Public Hearing of the Exposure Draft – 16: Revised Guidance on Key Elements in the Supervisory Review Process of Institutions Offering Islamic Financial Services (IIFS)

11:30 – 12:00
Coffee Break

12:00 – 13:00
Challenges in Liquidity Risk Management from Global Perspective and Implications for IIFS Significance of Liquidity Risk Management for Financial Institutions in Post-crisis World

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch & Prayers

14:00 – 16:00
Challenges in Liquidity Risk Management from Global Perspective and Implications for IIFS (Cont.) The Regulatory Response to Global Financial Crisis – Initiatives of Global Standard Setters and Supervisory Authorities Challenges in Liquidity Risk Managements by IIFS Experience sharing by Central Bank of Sudan on Liquidity Risk Management Supervision

16:00 – 16:30
Coffee Break

Day 3
27/11/2013
DAY 3

09:30 – 11:00
Guiding Principles on Liquidity Risk Management of IIFS Funding and Market Liquidity Risk Necessary Conditions for an Effective Liquidity Risk Management in IFSI Governance Structure: Role of the Board of Directors and Senior Management Identification of Liquidity Risk Interactions of Liquidity Risk and Implications of Islamic Financing Contracts Case Study – 1: Liquidity Risk and Financial Distress in an IIFS

11:00 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Guiding Principles Liquidity Risk Management for Supervisory Authorities Responsibility for Supervision of Liquidity Risk & Need for Supervisory Regulations Supervisors’ Role as Provider of Liquidity Support Supervision of Liquidity Risk at Consolidated Level Case Study – 2: Supervisory arrangements for Shari’ah compliant Lender of Last Resort and other Liquidity Support to IIFS Experience sharing by Bank Negara Malaysia on Liquidity Risk Management Supervision

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch & Prayers

14:00 – 16:00
Understanding Stress Testing for Financial Institutions Stress Testing as a Risk Management Tool Stress Testing and Global Financial Crisis International Guidance on Stress Testing and Gap Analysis Necessary Conditions For An Effective Stress Testing Regime IFSB Comprehensive Stress Testing Framework for IIFS

16:00 – 16:30
Coffee Break

Day 4
28/11/2013
DAY 4

09:30 – 00:00
Guiding Principles on Stress Testing for IIFS Governance Aspects of the Stress Testing Framework Identification of Risk Factors and Coverage of Scenarios Specific Elements of IIFS in Stress Testing Stress Testing Methodologies FSAP and Stress Testing

11:00 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Simulations and exercises on: How to Conduct “Micro level (or IIFS level) Stress Testing” Factors and Scenarios to Consider for Micro Stress Testing How to Conduct “Macro-level (or system-wide) Supervisory Stress Testing Factors and Scenarios to Consider for Macro-level Stress Testing

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch & Prayers

14:00 – 16:00
Exercises/Case Studies on Stress Testing for Selected IIFS Different IIFS’ Portfolios Related Stress Testing Capital Requirements Stress Testing Credit Risk Related Stress Testing Liquidity (i.e. funding and/or market liquidity) Risk Related Stress Testing Shari’ah Non-compliance Stress Testing under Operational Risk Profitability Related Stress Testing

16:00 – 16:30
Coffee Break

Day 5
29/11/2013
DAY 5

09:30 – 12:00
Guiding Principles on Stress Testing for Supervisory Authorities Regular and Comprehensive Assessments of IIFS’ Stress Testing Supervisory Evaluation of an IIFS’s Stress Testing Methodology Designing and Implementing System-Wide Stress Tests and Frequencies Corrective Actions & Regular Supervisory Dialogue with IIFS and the Industry Cross-border Issues and Home-Host Coordination Stress Testing Reporting Disclosures and Format

12:00 – 12:30
Closing Ceremony

12:30 – 13:30
Lunch & Jumma Prayers

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IFSB - INCEIF Executive Forum: Building a Competitive and Resilient Islamic Insurance (Takaful) Industry
2013-11-13 08:30 - 2013-11-14 17:30 | Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia, 2, Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This third edition of the Executive Forum series intends to provide comprehensive deliberation and exchange of views between and among practitioners, regulators, and academics on the existing strategies and approaches in building a competitive and resilient Islamic Insurance (Takaful) industry.
Among confirmed speakers who will facilitate the Executive Forum are:

Ahmad Hammami Muhyidin, Director Islamic Financial Services – Takaful, Ernst & Young
Anita Menon, Chief Risk Office, Prudential BSN Takaful Berhad, Malaysia
Delil Khairat, Head of Underwriting at ACR Retakaful, Malaysia
Ezamshah Ismail, Takaful and Wealth Planning Department, INCEIF, Malaysia
Prof. Dato’ Dr. Kamaruddin Sharif, Head of Takaful and Wealth Planning Department, INCEIF, Malaysia
Lotfi S. Zairi, Acting Director, Risk Management Department, Islamic Corporation for Insurance of Investments and Export Credits (ICIEC), IDB Group, Saudi Arabia
Wan Saifulrizal Wan Ismail, Associate Director, Tower Watson
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Younes Soualhi, Chairman of the Shariah Board of Munich Re Takaful, Malaysia

For more information on the Workshops, please email Mrs. Azizakhon Yarlaeva at aziza@ifsb.org

Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
13/11/2013
08:30 – 09:30
Morning Coffee and Registration

09:30 – 09:45
Opening and Welcoming Remarks

09:45 – 11:00
Insights to Effective Strategic Management to Face Business Challenges in Takāful Industry Synthesizing organisational plans and objectives into a coherent vision Shifting paradigm of Takāful Operator’s management in facing rapidly changing marketplace Building leadership within management team: Challenges to build and maintain organisational momentum Building the future of the Takāful industry: Fostering cooperation and organisational linkages amongst all the stakeholders

11:00 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Going Beyond Sharī`ah Compliance: A holistic approach to Designing New Takāful Model and Product Development The Sharī`ah and the “Maqasid Al Sharī`ah” as paradigms in shaping Islamic financial services industry Constructive reaction to the debate on “convergence’’ or “divergence” between Islamic and conventional finance The evolution of Takāful model: the rationale and actual impact on Takāful performance Developing new Takāful model and challenges in product innovation and transformation

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch and Prayers

14:00 – 15:30
Emerging Issues in Corporate and Sharī`ah Governance of Takāful Operators Underlying corporate governance issues in Takāful: Identifying principal-agent issues in current Takāful practices Sharī`ah Requirements on segregation of funds and fiduciary duties: implication to market practices Necessary requirements in implementing Sharī`ah Governance mechanism in Takāful operators Formulating strategic action to minimise Sharī`ah non-compliance risks in Takāful operators

15:30 – 16:00
Coffee Break

16:00 – 17:30
Overcoming Underwriting and Pricing issues in Takāful Industry Incorporating specificities of Islamic finance in underwriting process in Takāful operation Gap-analysis in assessing pricing and underwriting risks Issues and challenges in developing assumptions to mitigate underwriting risks Linking underwriting risk with strategic planning

Day 2
14/11/2013
08:30 – 09:30
Morning Coffee

09:30 – 11:00
Enterprise- Risk Management Framework for Takāful Operators Pre-requisite for effective risks management in Takāful business Developing Enterprise Risk Management framework for Takāful Operator Linking Takāful Operational Framework (TOR) with Enterprise Risk Management Effectiveness Board of Directors and Senior Management in managing risks in Takāful business

11:00 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Managing Takāful Distribution and Marketing Enhancing distribution and marketing through enhanced Takāful product offerings Developing an effective mixture of delivery channel for Takāful products Strengthening ethical standards in distribution initiatives for Takāful products Issues and challenges in increasing Takāful penetration rate through the utilization of high-technology

13:10 – 14:00
Lunch and Prayers

14:00 – 15:30
Solvency Requirements for Takāful Operators & Quantitative Solvency Requirements Solvency requirements and its implications of Takāful Operators Analysis on International solvency requirements for Takāful Operators Issues and challenges in the application of Solvency and Quantitative Solvency Requirements by Takāful Operators Revolving issues in solvency requirements: the way forward

15:30 – 16:00
Coffee Break

16:00 – 17:30
Issues, Challenges and Opportunities for Re-Takāful Changing landscape of global financial architecture and impact on Takāful and Re-Takāful business Emerging challenges in Re-Takāful business Building synergies between Re-Takāful and Takāful Prudential issues in Re-Takāful: A supervisory perspectives

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Brochure

IFSB-ADB Conference on Islamic Finance for Asia: Development, Prospects and Inclusive Growth & Roundtable Session for Regulators
2013-11-04 08:45 - 2013-11-05 17:15 | Asian Development Bank (ADB) Headquarters, manila, Philippines
The Conference aimed to create greater awareness on the potentials and opportunities brought about by Islamic finance to the region, and explore the challenges issues related to its further development and progress.

The Conference examined the experiences of selected Asian countries, with focus on the regulatory requirements and other pre-conditions needed to establish and sustain the orderly development of Islamic finance, while seeking to identify the benefits Islamic finance can bring to the respective countries. The sessions and discussions also drawn upon the perspectives of (a) market opportunities and challenges, (b) global and national regulatory requirements, and (c) facilitation of cross-border investment flows. The Conference also aimed to create greater opportunities for interaction and cooperation among the members of the IFSB and the ADB. The proceedings of this Conference will be published as an IFSB publication.

23 chairpersons and speakers who were senior financial sector supervisors, market playersand experts from international financial institutions participated and discussed the following issues at the Conference:-

Islamic Finance for Asia: Innovation, Inclusion and Growth
Islamic Finance: Stability, Resilience and Regulatory Issues
Islamic Banking: Financial Inclusion as a Core Concept
Islamic Capital Market: The Role of Sukûk for Development
Implementation of the IFSB Standards
The Way Forward: A Roadmap for Asia

Approximately 126 participants from government, regulatory and supervisory bodies and industry players attended the Conference.

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Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
04/11/2013
DAY 1 – CONFERENCE ON ISLAMIC FINANCE FOR ASIA: DEVELOPMENT, PROSPECTS AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH

08:45 – 09:30
Registration

09:30 – 09:50
Opening and Welcoming Addresses

09:50 – 10:10
Keynote Address

10:10 – 10:30
Coffee Break

10:30 – 11:15
Session 1: Islamic Finance for Asia: Innovation, Inclusion and Growth This session seeks to establish the value proposition of Islamic finance in the region, especially as a tool for financial inclusion and an alternative financing source for both public and corporate sectors, in particular in infrastructure development. The session also touches on key factors supporting growth of the IFSI in the region, its strengths, as well as challenges and opportunities for the industry.

11:15 – 11:30
Questions and Answers

11:30 – 12:15
Session 2: Islamic Finance: Stability, Resilience and Regulatory Issues An Islamic finance continues to become increasingly internationalised, this necessitates the need to have in place a comprehensive regulatory, supervisory and surveillance framework to ensure the stability and resiliency of the industry. This session looks at the regulatory issues and challenges, in particular in light of the global regulatory reforms undertaken following the global financial crisis.

12:15 – 12:30
Questions and Answers

12:30 – 14:00
Lunch

14:00 – 15:00
Session 3: Islamic Banking: Financial Inclusion as a Core Concept This session discusses the role of Islamic banking in encouraging financial inclusion. It also analyses the development and progress of the Islamic banking sector in selected countries in terms of product innovations, infrastructure and institutional development, regulatory advancement, as well as government initiatives to develop the industry. The session also explores opportunities and challenges faced by the sector. Case studies will be presented on national experiences in developing the Islamic banking sector from the perspective of financial inclusion, infrastructure, regulatory and Sharī`ah frameworks.

15:00 – 15:30
Questions and Answers

15:30 – 15:45
Coffee Break

15:45 – 16:45
Session 4: Islamic Capital Market: The Role of Sukūk for Development This session discusses the development and progress of the Islamic capital market in selected countries in terms of infrastructure and institutions, regulatory advancement, as well as government initiatives. The session also explores opportunities, challenges and issues faced by the industry. Case studies will be presented on national experience in developing the Islamic capital market from the perspective of benefits, policy and legal frameworks, as well as the roles of supporting agencies such as rating agencies.

16:45 – 17:15
Questions and Answers

Day 2
05/11/2013
DAY 2

CONFERENCE ON ISLAMIC FINANCE FOR ASIA: DEVELOPMENT, PROSPECTS AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH (HALF DAY – AM)

ROUNDTABLE FOR REGULATORS (HALF DAY – PM)

09:30 – 10:30
Session 5: Implementation of IFSB Standards This session will provide an overview of the IFSB’s Prudential Standards and their importance to a sound and stable Islamic financial system. Case studies from central banks and the private sector on experiences in implemented the IFSB Prudential Standards will be discussed and analysed. ADB’s partnership with the IFSB in developing and implementing these standards will also be discussed.

10:30 – 11:00
Questions and Answers

11:00 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Session 6: Panel Discussion on The Way Forward – A Roadmap for Asia In this panel discussion, the panelists aim to identify the opportunities, key success factors, as well as challenges for Islamic finance in the Asian countries to venture beyond the region, specifically to the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. This session will conclude with an Islamic finance roadmap for Asia.

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch

14:10 – 15:00
ROUNDTABLE SESSION 1: Legal and Regulatory Issues for Islamic Finance Post-crisis Current framework for Islamic finance in Legal and Regulatory perspective How to meet the needs of rapidly growing IFSI in regulatory basis Impacts of global financial crisis on IFSI Protection mechanisms for IFSI in order not to experience such crisis

15:00 – 15:50
ROUNDTABLE SESSION 2: Taking the Initiative for Islamic Finance: Role of the Governments and Private Sector Importance of Government’s role in progress of Islamic finance Private sector oriented growth in Islamic Finance Pros and Cons for Government dominated and private sector dominated Islamic financial sector

15:50 – 16:00
ROUNDTABLE: Closing Remarks

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IFSB FIS-Workshop Series and Supervisors Forum
2013-09-30 09:00 - 2013-10-03 16:15 | Crowne Plaza Hotel Muscat, Muscat, Oman
To enhance the awareness of the IFSB Standards, since 2007 the IFSB organises a series of initiatives called Facilitating Implementation of the IFSB Standards (FIS) Workshops.
These IFSB-FIS Workshops are designed specifically for the Banking sector and attended by 49 participants from 7 countries. Participants ranged from regulatory and supervisory authorities, to market players. The Workshops have successfully covered the following topics:
IFSB-1: Guiding Principles of Risk Management
IFSB-3: Corporate Governance
IFSB-10:Sharî’ah Governance System
Subsequent to these Workshops, the IFSB organised a Supervisors Forum, specifically for supervisors to discuss the IFSB Standard on Supervisory Review Process (IFSB-5) as well as share experiences on its implementation.
The Workshops and Forum addressed practical issues that participants are likely to encounter in implementing the IFSB Standards and Guiding Principles, these Workshops were hosted by the Central Bank of Oman
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT
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Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
30/09/2013
FIS WORKSHOPS – DAY 1

09:00 – 09:30
Registration

09:30 – 10:00
Opening Session: Opening Remarks by the IFSB and the Central Bank of Oman

10:00 – 10:15
Coffee Break

10:15 – 11:15
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
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Guiding Principles of Risk Management for IIFS IFSB-1 – Focus on Market Risk IFSB-1 – Focus on Liquidity Risk IFSB-1 – Focus on Rate of Return Risk Case Studies and Group Discussions

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch & Prayers

14:00 – 16:00
IFSB-1: Guiding Principles of Risk Management for Institutions (other than Insurance Institutions) offering only Islamic Financial Services (IIFS) Credit Risk & Supervisory Perspective Equity Investment Risk & Supervisory Perspective Operational Risk & Supervisory Perspective Market Risk & Supervisory Perspective Liquidity Risk & Supervisory Perspective Rate of Return Risk & Supervisory Perspective

16:00 – 16:15
Coffee Break

Day 2
01/10/2013
FIS WORKSHOPS – DAY 2

09:30 – 11:15
Case Studies and Experience Sharing Case Studies on Risk Management Sharing Experiences on Risk Management Practices in the IFSB Member Countries

11:15 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Services (Excluding Islamic Insurance (Takaful) Institutions and Islamic Mutual Funds Overview of IFSB-3 Guiding Principle on Corporate Governance An Overview of IFSB-3: Guiding Principles on Corporate Governance for Institutions Offering Only Islamic Financial Scope of the IFSB-3 Approach of the IFSB-3 Recommended Best Practices on Corporate Governance for the IIFS General Governance Approach of IIFS

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch and Prayers

14:00 – 16:00
Recommended Best Practices on Corporate Governance for the IIFS (Cont’d). Rights of Investment Account Holders (IAH) Compliance with Shari’ah Rules and Principles Transparency and Financial Reporting in Respect of IAH Case Studies and Group Discussion

16:00 – 16:15
Coffee Break

Day 3
02/10/2013
FIS WORKSHOPS – DAY 3

09:30 – 11:15
An Overview of IFSB-10: Guiding Principles on Shari’ah Governance Systems for Institutions Offering Islamic Financial Services Overview of Shari’ah Governance Systems General Approach to Shari’ah Governance Systems

11:15 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Recommendations of IFSB-10: Criteria for Sound Shari’ah Governance Systems Case Studies and Group Discussion

13:00 – 13:30
Closing ceremony

13:30 – 14:40
Lunch and Prayers

Day 4
03/10/2013
SUPERVISORS FORUM

08:00 – 08:30
Registration

08:30 – 08:45
Opening Session: Opening Remarks by the IFSB

08:45 – 10:15
Overview of the IFSB Standard on Supervisory Review Process Infrastructure for Effective Supervision Regulatory Capital Requirements Treatment of IAH Capital adequacy, Risk Management and Corporate Governance

10:15 – 10:30
Coffee Break

10:30 – 12:00
Related Party Transactions Transparency and Market Discipline Consolidated and Home-host Supervision Window Operations Supervisory Issues in Real Estate Investments Supervisory Issues in Islamic Windows

12:00 – 12:30
Coffee Break & Prayers

13:15 – 14:15
Experience sharing session Experience sharing by the IFSB members Case study

Downloadable Document(s)

1.)

Event Session(s) – PDF Format

IFSB FIS-Workshop Series
2013-09-25 09:00 - 2013-09-26 16:30 | Dilkusha Room, First Floor, Hotel Purbani International Ltd., 1 Dilkusha Rd., Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
The Workshops are hosted by Bangladesh Bank Participation is BY INVITATION only. For more information on the Workshops, please email Mrs. Azizakhon Yarlaeva at aziza@ifsb.org
Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
25/09/2013
DAY ONE

09:00 – 09:30
Registration

09:30 – 09:50
Opening Remarks by the IFSB and Bangladesh Bank

09:50 – 11:15
Session 1: Overview of the IFSB Guiding Principle on Risk Management for the IIFS Islamic Finance: Concept and Contracts and Risks Implication for IIFS Overview of Prudential Issues in IIFS IFSB key Risk Categories Guiding Principles on Liquidity Risk Management for IIFS Funding and Market Liquidity Risk Necessary Conditions for an Effective Liquidity Risk Management in IFSI Governance Structure: Role of the Board of Directors and Senior Management

11:15 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Session 2: Guiding Principles on Liquidity Risk Management for IIFS Identification of Liquidity Risk Interactions of Liquidity Risk and Implications of Islamic Financing Contracts Measurement of Liquidity Risk Diversification of the Funding Base Consolidated Management of Liquidity Risk

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch and Prayers

14:00 – 15:30
Session 3: Guiding Principles on Liquidity Risk Management for IIFS Maintaining High-Quality Liquidity Buffer Preparing a Contingency Funding Plan Managing Sharī`ah-Compliant Collateral Collaboration between IIFS Meeting Payment and Settlement System Obligations Foreign Exchange Liquidity Risk Reporting and Disclosure of Liquidity Risk

15:30 – 15:45
Coffee Break

15:45 – 16:30
Session 4: Guiding Principles Liquidity Risk Management for Supervisory Authorities Responsibility for Supervision of Liquidity Risk & Need for Supervisory Regulations Supervisors’ Role as Provider of Liquidity Support Supervision of Liquidity Risk at Consolidated Level Home-Host and Cross-Sector Supervision of Liquidity Risk Supervisors’ Role in Contingency Planning & Development of Infrastructure Case Study / Group Discussion

Day 2
26/09/2013
DAY TWO

09:30 – 11:15
Session 5: Understanding Stress Testing for Financial Institutions Stress testing as a Risk Management Tool Stress Testing and Global Financial Crisis International Guidance on Stress Testing and Gap Analysis IFSB Comprehensive Stress Testing Framework for IIFS Governance Aspects of the Stress Testing Framework Identification of Risk Factors and Coverage of Scenarios

11:15 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Session 6: Guiding Principles on Stress Testing for IIFS (Cont’d) Specific Elements of IIFS in Stress Testing Stress Testing Methodologies Frequency of Stress Testing Outputs of Stress Testing and Remedial Actions Disclosure of the Stress Testing Programme Case Study on Liquidity Risk Stress Testing Group Exercise

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch and Prayers

14:00 – 15:00
Session 7: Stress Testing Solvency Simulation Exercises: How to Conduct Micro Level (or IIFS level) Stress Testing Capital Requirements Stress Testing Credit risk and Market Risk Related Stress Testing Sharī`ah Non- Compliance Stress Testing

15:00 – 15:15
Coffee Break

15:15 – 16:30
Session 8: Guiding Principles on Stress Testing for Supervisory Authorities Regular and Comprehensive Assessments of IIFS’ Stress Testing Supervisory Evaluation of an IIFS’s Stress Testing Methodology Designing and Implementing System-Wide Stress Tests and Frequencies Corrective Actions & Regular Supervisory Dialogue with IIFS and the Industry Cross-border Issues and Home-Host Coordination Stress Testing Reporting Disclosures and Format

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1.)

Event Session(s) – PDF Format

Seminar on the Prospects and Challenges in the Development of Islamic Finance for Bangladesh
2013-09-23 08:45 - 2013-09-24 17:30 | Dilkusha Room, First Floor, Hotel Purbani International Ltd., 1 Dilkusha Rd., Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
The Seminar on the Prospects and Challenges in the Development of Islamic Finance for Bangladesh was held on 23 – 24 September 2013 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, hosted by Bangladesh Bank.

This Seminar is part of the IFSB Seminar on Islamic Finance series which are held in jurisdictions wishing to explore the possibilities, opportunities and challenges of Islamic finance. This Seminar aimed to create greater awareness on the specificities of the Islamic financial services industry, and discuss the issues in developing Islamic finance in Bangladesh as well as examining the regulatory and other pre-conditions needed to sustain an orderly development of Islamic finance, while seeking to identify the benefits Islamic finance can bring to Bangladesh. The proceedings of this Seminar will be published as an IFSB publication.

20 chairpersons and speakers who were senior financial sector supervisors, market players, Takāful,and experts from international financial institutions participated and discussed the following issues at the Seminar:-

– Global Overview, Issues, Challenges and Opportunities

– Islamic Capital Markets and Liquidity Management : Facilitating Local and Cross-Border Sharī`ah- Compliant Financing and Investment

– Legal, Regulatory and Enabling Framework

– Financial Inclusion through Islamic Finance

– The Way Forward for the Development of Islamic Finance for Bangladesh

Approximately 100 participants from government, regulatory and supervisory bodies and industry players as well as academicians attended the Seminar.

Event Snapshots

Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
23/09/2013
08:45 – 09:30
Registration

09:30 – 10:30
Opening and Keynote Address

10:30 – 11:00
Coffee Break

11:00 – 12:30
Session 1: Global Overview, Issues, Challenges and Opportunities This session highlights the progress and growth of the Islamic financial services industry at the global and regional level. Though most visible in parts of Asia and the Middle East, the rapid expansion of Islamic finance is a significant phenomenon in Africa, Europe and other parts of the world. This session highlights the cross border and cross-sectoral performance of the industry, while outlining the challenges and opportunities of its growth in Bangladesh.

12:30 – 14:00
Lunch

14:00 – 15:30
Session 2: Islamic Capital Markets and Liquidity Management : Facilitating Local and Cross-Border Sharī`ah-Compliant Financing and Investment This session covers recent trends and developments in various types of Islamic capital market products such as Sukūk, Sharī`ah compliant equities, fund and asset management etc. Speakers will share how Sukūk can provide an alternative financing source for both public and corporate sectors. Case studies will be presented on national experiences in developing Sukūk issuance programmes. This session will also illuminate how Bangladesh can benefit from Sharī`ah-compliant instruments and investment flows within the region. In addition, this session discusses the liquidity management challenges faced by the Islamic financial services industry due to unavailability or inadequate Sharī`ah-compliant instruments and enabling building blocks.

15:30 – 16:00
Coffee Break

16:00 – 17:30
Session 3: Legal, Regulatory and Enabling Framework The session focuses on the legal and regulatory issues and challenges in establishing a vibrant and resilient Islamic financial services industry. It includes, among others, infrastructure components of financial services industry such as enabling legal framework and Sharī`ah compliant mechanisms for providing lender of last resort and deposit insurance facilities. The session also aims to cover other elements such as macroprudential surveillance, disclosure regime and insolvency regimes etc.

Day 2
24/09/2013
09:30 – 11:00
Session 4: Financial Inclusion through Islamic Finance The session provides an overview of the different types of policies and interventions that collectively help shape a more inclusive financial sector. In this context, it aims to provide the perspective in which Islamic finance can help to achieve the objective of an inclusive growth and development in various countries. The speakers will highlight how the coordination between various stakeholders and innovations in Sharī`ah compliant products can increase the access to financing for individuals as well as micro-enterprises and SMEs.

11:00 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Session 5: Panel Discussion on the Way Forward for the Development of Islamic Finance for Bangladesh The session identifies the current challenges and opportunities presented by Islamic finance for Bangladesh from various viewpoints, including public and private sectors. It will include discussions on a possible roadmap and the way forward for Bangladesh Islamic financial services industry that can support the objectives of a sustained growth and development in the country.

13:00 – 13:30
Concluding Remarks

13:30 – 14:30
Lunch

Downloadable Document(s)

1.)

Event Session(s) – PDF Format

2.)

List of Confirmed Chairpersons and Speakers

3.)

Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka – Hotel Reservation Form

4.)

Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel Dhaka – Hotel Reservation Form

IFSB - INCEIF Executive Forum: Towards Strengthening Corporate & Shariah Governance in Islamic Banks
2013-08-26 08:30 - 2013-08-27 17:30 | Sasana Kijang, kuala lumpur, Malaysia
The 2nd edition of the IFSB-INCEIF Executive Forum focuses on strengthening both corporate and Sharī`ah governance mechanisms in the Islamic banking industry. Corporate governance is discussed in the context of an evolving industry that is subject to the complexities of business, as well as to the need to promote Sharī`ah compliance in Islamic banking operations.
The confirmed speakers are:
Mr. Abdelilah Belatik, Assistant Secretary – General, Islamic Financial Services Board
Prof. Ahmet Faruk Aysan, Member of the Board, Monetary Policy Committee of Turkey, Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey
Dr. Asyraf Wajdi Dato’ Dusuki, President, Islamic Da’wah Foundation (YADIM), Malaysia
Mr. Jaffar Mohamed Ahmed, Head of Group Risk Management, Al Baraka Banking Group, Bahrain
Mr. Mohamed Ismail Mohamed Shariff, Adjunct Professor, INCEIF & Managing Partner, Mohamed Ismail & Co., Advocates & Solicitors, Malaysia
Mr. Rustam Mohd Idris, Deputy Director, Islamic Banking and Takaful Department, Bank Negara Malaysia
Mr. Saleem Ullah, Director, Islamic Banking Department, State Bank of Pakistan, Pakistan
Prof. Dr. Syed Abdul Hamid Aljunid, Professor of Corporate Governance and Ethics, INCEIF, Malaysia

For more information on the Executive Forum, please email Mrs. Azizakhon Yarlaeva at aziza@ifsb.org

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT
Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
26/08/2013
08:30 – 09:30
Morning Coffee and Registration

09:30 – 09:45
Opening and Welcoming Remarks

09:45 – 11:00
Session 1: Thoughts on Corporate Governance Corporate Governance: Lessons Drawn from the Global Financial Crisis Who should be protected?: Conflicting Issues in Shareholder vs. Stakeholder Protection The Economics of Corporate Governance: Cost-Benefit Analysis Leadership and Ethics: Essential Elements in Business Reform

11:00 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Session 2: Getting it Right: Building Robust Corporate Governance Structures in Islamic Banks A Look at the Ultimate Objectives of Corporate Governance for Islamic Banks International Standards on Corporate Governance and their Applicability to Islamic Banks Protecting Investment Account Holders: From Governance Committees to Additional Requirements for Disclosure and Transparency Ensuring Sharī`ah Compliance: A Long Winding Road to Achieve Maqāsid Al-Sharī`ah

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch and Prayers

14:00 – 15:30
Session 3: Good Governance Starts from the Top: Creating Responsible Board of Directors (BOD) Constructing Term of References for the BOD Designing the Most Appropriate Board Structure, Processes, and Composition of Directors Gap Analysis and Performance Evaluation of the BOD Developing BOD Culture and Safeguarding Values

15:30 – 16:00
Coffee Break

16:00 – 17:30
Session 4: Going the Extra Mile: Enhancing Risk Management and Internal Control for Islamic Banks Integrating Governance, Risk and Compliance: Towards Effective BOD Oversight Setting the BOD’s Expectations for Risk Management and Internal Controls Assessing the Performance of Chief Risk Officers and Internal Audit Functions Minimising Overlaps in Responsibilities of the Governance, Risk Management Committee and Audit Committees Perspectives on Corporate Fraud, Corruption and Whistle-blowing

Day 2
27/08/2013
08:30 – 09:30
Morning Coffee

09:30 – 11:00
Session 5: Beyond Borders: Understanding Global Practices of Sharī`ah Governance Comparing Various Sharī`ah Governance Models and Practises No One Size Fits All: Searching for the Appropriate Structures and Approaches to Sharī`ah Governance Pre-requisites for Effective Sharī`ah Governance Systems Evaluating the Performance of the Sharī`ah Board and its Governance Structures

11:00 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Session 6: Promoting Integration of Corporate and Sharī`ah Governance: Identifying the Issues and Addressing the Challenges Structuring Rules, Policies and Procedures to Meet International Requirements for Corporate and Sharī`ah Governance Segregation of Duties: Addressing Potential Overlaps Between Corporate and Sharī`ah Governance Breaking “The Silo Mentality”: Building Bridges and Enhancing Communication Between Corporate and Sharī`ah Governance Functions Lessons from the Failures and Potential Failures of Sharī`ah Governance

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch and Prayers

14:00 – 15:30
Session 7: Moving Forward: Ongoing Challenges in Corporate and Sharī`ah Governance of Islamic Banks Global Regulatory Reforms on Corporate Governance: Its Relevance for the Islamic Banking Industry Risk-based Compensation: Is It Necessary for Islamic Banks Challenges in Strengthening the Roles of Sharī`ah Board Analysing the Role and Influence of Institutional Investors

15:30 – 16:00
Coffee Break

16:00 – 17:30
Session 8: Supervisory Review of Corporate and Sharī`ah Governance Practices in Islamic Banks Developing Supervisory Guidance and Framework for the Supervision of Corporate and Sharī`ah Governance Regulatory Compliance and Reporting: Supervisors’ Expectations Corrective Actions for Breaches in Corporate and Sharī`ah Governance Cross-border Supervision of Corporate and Sharī`ah Governance

17:30 – 18:00
Closing Ceremony

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Event Session(s) – PDF Format

2.)

Brochure

Seminar on Strategies for the Development of Islamic Capital Markets & Roundtable on Islamic Real Estate Investment Trusts (i-REITs)
2013-06-27 09:00 - 2013-06-28 17:00 | Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Seminar on Strategies for the Development of Islamic Capital Markets
The Seminar was organised with the aim to provide a general overview of the potential and prospects of Islamic capital market in light of the current developments in the global financial markets, and also to benefit participants who wish to deepen their understanding, discuss the issues, and share experiences in Islamic capital market.
17 chairpersons and speakers who were senior financial sector supervisors, market players, and experts from international financial institutions were invited to discuss the following issues at the Seminar. The topics that were discussed in the Seminar were as follows:

Development and Trends in Islamic Capital Markets
Development of Sukuk: Challenges and Opportunities
Development of Islamic Collective Investment Schemes
Bringing Islamic Capital Market to the Mainstream

The Keynote was delivered by the CEO of the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority. The Seminar saw the attendance of 51 participants from government, regulatory and supervisory bodies, capital markets and industry players.

Roundtable on Islamic Real Estate Investment Trusts (i-REITs)
The Roundtable on the Development of Islamic REITs is a landmark event for the IFSB, as it was the first platform to specifically discuss matters related to Islamic REITs. In line with the IFSB mandate, the Roundtable had specific discussions on regulatory and cross-border issues related to the development of Islamic REITs. It also aimed to act as a platform to understand the current status of Islamic REITs globally, as well as discuss its prospects and challenges. The Roundtable also examined the necessary infrastructures to promote the conducive development of this industry segment.
Two topics of the Roundtable were as follows:

Prospect and Challenges of Islamic Real Estate Investment Trusts (Islamic REITs)
Infrastructures conducive to develop Islamic REITs

Eight chairpersons and speakers and 20 participants participated in the Roundtable. Participation in the Roundtable was by invitation.

Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
27/06/2013
SEMINAR ON STRATEGIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ISLAMIC CAPITAL MARKETS

09:00 – 09:30
Registration

09:30 – 10:10
Opening and Welcoming Session

10:10 – 11:10
Session 1: Development and Trends in Islamic Capital Market Overview of the Islamic Capital Market Recent trends in product development of Islamic capital market Development of Islamic capital market post global financial crisis Impact of changing global regulatory structures on Islamic capital market

11:10 – 11:40
Coffee break & Networking

11:40 – 13:10
Session 2: Development of Sukūk: Challenges and Opportunities Recent innovation, securitisations and related Sharī`ah issues in Sukūk Current progress in improvement in legal and regulatory framework of Sukūk Cross-border issues in Sukūk issuance and transactions Encouraging a liquid and transparent market for Sukūk Prospects of the Sukūk Market: Challenges and Opportunities

13:10 – 14:15
Lunch

14:15 – 15:15
Session 3: Development of Islamic Collective Investment Schemes (ICIS) Performance analysis of ICIS prior and post global financial crisis Sharī`ah governance in ICIS Specific issues on consumer protection in ICIS Encouraging institutional investment in ICIS

15:15 – 15:45
Coffee break & Networking

15:45 – 17:00
Session 4: Bringing Islamic Capital Market to the Mainstream Key issues in innovation, and product development of Islamic Capital Market Further initiatives in legal and regulatory reform to promote development of Islamic Capital Market Removing barriers for cross-border transactions in Islamic capital market

Day 2
28/06/2013
ROUNDTABLE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF ISLAMIC REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS

08:30 – 09:00
Registration

09:00 – 09:30
Opening and Welcoming Session

09:30 – 10:15
Session 1: Prospect and Challenges of Islamic Real Estate Investment Trusts (Islamic REITs) Conventional REITs vs. Islamic REITs Product structures and innovation in Islamic REITs Prospect and challenges of Islamic REITs

10:15 – 10:45
Coffee break

10:45 – 12:30
Session 2 : Infrastructures conducive to develop Islamic REITs Identifying Sharī`ah, legal and regulatory issues in Islamic REITs focusing on purification, valuation and tax issues Risk management, secondary market, and cross-border transactions for Islamic REITs Experience-sharing in regulating and supervising Islamic REITs

12:30 – 13:00
Discussions and recommendations

Downloadable Document(s)

1.)

Event Session(s) – PDF Format

2.)

Confirmed Chairpersons and Speakers – Seminar and RT Hong Kong

3.)

Reservation Form – Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

10th Islamic Financial Services Board Summit - The Future of the Islamic Financial Services Industry: Resilience, Stability and Inclusive Growth
2013-05-16 12:00 - 2013-05-17 17:00 | Sasana Kijang, kuala lumpur, Malaysia
The 10th Islamic Financial Services Board Summit 2013 was held in Sasana Kijang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, hosted by Bank Negara Malaysia. The theme of the Summit “The Future of the Islamic Financial Services Industry: Resilience, Stability and Inclusive Growth”, aimed to examine regulatory policies that underpin inclusive growth with stability. These include the potentially significant impact on the (IFSI) arising from further reforms at the global level by international intergovernmental organisations and international standard-setting bodies to promote global financial stability. As the global industry enters its next phase of growth in an increasingly challenging economic and financial environment, this necessitates the need to reflect on the lessons learnt, including from the global crisis, and to have in place a comprehensive regulatory framework to ensure a resilient and stable industry moving forward, in particular given the escalating cross-sectoral nature and interconnectedness of the industry.

18 chairmen and speakers who were Governors and deputy governors as well as senior financial sector supervisors and experts from international financial institutions participated as speakers. The Summit was attended by over 300 delegates from 35 countries comprising of senior officials from supervisory and regulatory bodies as well as representatives from international institutions, market players, accreditation, insurance and Takāful, academia as well as other stakeholders of the Islamic financial services industry.

The Summit was preceded by 2-day pre-Summit events as follows:
14 May 2013

IFSB Meet the Members Lunch & Release of the Islamic Financial Services Industry Stability Report 2013
IFSB-IRTI Forum on Mid-term Review of the “Islamic Financial Services Industry Development: Ten Year Framework and Strategies”

15 May 2013

Islamic Finance Development Showcase: The Role of Multilaterals in Developing the Industry by the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment & Export Credit (ICIEC) & Istanbul Stock Exchange (ISE)
Business Talk on Ethical Investing: Future Outlook and Opportunities – by the Malaysia International Islamic Financial Centre (MIFC)
Knowledge Sharing Partner Session: Facets of Islamic Finance: Stability, Resilience and Financial Inclusion by International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF).

IFSB 10th Anniversary Dinner, 16 May 2013
In conjunction IFSB’s 10th Anniversary, an Anniversary Dinner was organised to commemorate the milestones and achievements of the IFSB over this decade, as well as to accord a tribute to the IFSB members and industry stakeholders for the support and cooperation to the organisation. In addition to the commemoration was to honour the Founding Members of the organisation in 2002.

Four (4) out of the total nine (9) Founding Members attending the Summit were:

H.E. Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz, Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia
H.E. Dr. Ahmad Mohamad Ali Al-Madani, President, Islamic Development Bank
H.E. Dr. Ishrat Hussain, Former Governor, State Bank of Pakistan
H.E. Dr. Sabir Hassan, Former Governor, Central Bank of Sudan

Event Snapshots

Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
14/05/2013
PRE-SUMMIT EVENTS – DAY 1

12:00 – 14:00
IFSB – Meet the Members Lunch (Only for IFSB Members) 11:30 – 12:00 Registration 12:00 – 12:20 Welcoming Remarks 12:10 – 13:10 Interactive & Q&A Session 13:10 – 14:00 Lunch

14:00 – 17:00
IFSB-IRTI Forum on Mid term Review of the “Islamic Financial Services Industry Development : Ten Year Framework and Strategies”

Day 2
15/05/2013
PRE-SUMMIT EVENTS – DAY 2

09:00 – 11:30
Country Showcase – 1

11:00 – 13:30
Business Talk by MIFC

13:00 – 19:00
Summit Pre-Registration

14:00 – 17:00
Knowledge Sharing Partner Session by INCEIF 14:00 – 14:30 Registration 14:30 – 14:40 Welcoming Remarks 14:40 – 15:40 Panel Discussion 15:40 – 16:30 Q&A Session

20:00 – 22:00
Summit Welcome Reception (hosted by Bank Negara Malaysia) (for Summit Registered Participants Only)

Day 3
16/05/2013
10TH ISLAMIC FINANCIAL SERVICES BOARD SUMMIT – DAY 1

08:30 – 09:30
Registration

09:30 – 10:30
Opening and Keynote Session

10:30 – 11:00
Coffee Break & Networking

11:00 – 12:30
Session 1 : Financial Regulatory Reforms: Global Overview This session aims to highlight the reform initiatives undertaken at international level to promote financial stability and their impact on the Islamic financial services industry (IFSI). In the context of the medium-term outlook for the global economy, the session will assess the implications of global regulatory reforms which will impact the capital buffers and liquidity positions of financial institutions. The implementation of Basel III requirements poses both challenges and opportunities for Islamic financial institutions, which will have to devote significant efforts and resources to meet the new international standards.

12:30 – 14:00
Lunch

14:00 – 15:30
Session 2 : Cross-sectoral Approach to the Regulation of Islamic Finance and Market Development: Lessons Learnt This session aims to identify measures to be undertaken in light of the interconnectedness of Islamic financial institution and market segments. The expansion of Takāful and capital market segments in Islamic finance underscores the cross-sectoral nature of the activities of institutions in the IFSI, and the common features of their banking, securities (fund management) and Takāful operations. This session will evaluate the state of progress in the corresponding development of the cross-sectoral regulatory and prudential framework. The work of various international standard-setters in the preparation of core principles for prudential regulation and supervision will be examined in the context of understanding the lessons that can be learnt from them.

15:30 – 16:00
Coffee Break & Networking

16:00 – 17:30
Session 3 : New Markets, New Frontiers – Prospects and Challenges This session aims to identify the progress of development in growth areas for Islamic finance, as well as the prospects and challenges. As Islamic finance expands into new markets and across new frontiers in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East the prospects for broadening and sustaining private sector financing whilst responding to the needs of a diverse range of customers and consumers is raising significant challenge, as well as opportunities. The challenges include, but are not limited to, legal, regulatory, tax and other impediments. Addressing these impediments are also a focus in Europe where the expansion of the industry in the United Kingdom and Luxembourg has been followed by detailed preparation of enabling pre-conditions in other countries including France, Ireland and Italy.

20:00 – 22:00
IFSB 10th Anniversary Dinner

Day 4
17/05/2013
10TH ISLAMIC FINANCIAL SERVICES BOARD SUMMIT – DAY 2

09:00 – 10:30
Session 4 : Islamic Finance: Innovation and Inclusive Growth This session aims to enhance the industry’s understanding of appropriate innovation measures and policies for more inclusive growth by focusing on emerging issues. Islamic finance is increasingly being used to finance public physical and social infrastructure for long term growth in the Middle East and Asia. Can it also emerge as a powerful tool for broad-based inclusive growth and for the improvement of the conditions of the poor? Such growth can be achieved through innovations in financing instruments, asset creation and supporting financial infrastructure including the framework for prudential regulation and supervision.

10:30 – 11:00
Coffee Break & Networking

11:00 – 12:30
Session 5 : Panel Discussion on Lessons Drawn: Prospects for the Future This session intends to examine the prospects for Islamic finance in an age of rapid global economic change and regulatory reforms.

12:30 – 14:00
Lunch

Downloadable Document(s)

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Event Session(s) – PDF Format

2.)

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur – Hotel Reservation Form

3.)

Hilton Kuala Lumpur – Hotel Reservation Form

4.)

Lanai Kijang – Hotel Reservation Form

5.)

Mandarin Oriental – Hotel Reservation Form

6.)

Map to Sasana Kijang

10th IFSB Summit
2013-05-16 - 2013-05-17 | Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysia
The IFSB celebrates it’s 10th Anniversary during the 10th IFSB Annual Summit 16 – 17 May 2013 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
10th IFSB Summit Opening Video

IFSB 10th Anniversary Video

Anniversary Messages from Global Financial Leaders

IFSB - INCEIF Executive Forum on Islamic Finance: Building Risk Management Infrastructures in Islamic Financial Institutions
2013-04-29 08:30 - 2013-04-30 17:30 | Training Room 2.1 & 2.2, Sasana Kijang, kuala lumpur, Malaysia
The Executive Forum aims to provide a platform for global leaders in Islamic finance to discuss selected emerging issues faced by the global Islamic financial services industry, with special emphasis on issues related to the supervisory and prudential regulation, both at national and international levels. The Executive Forum will harness the experiences of a distinguished pool of global experts, regulators, supervisors, academics and industry practitioners.

Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
29/04/2013
EXECUTIVE FORUM: DAY 1

08:30 – 09:30
Morning Coffee and Registration

09:30 – 09:45
Opening and Welcoming Remarks

09:45 – 11:00
Firm-Wide Risk Management Framework for Islamic Banks Why Risk Management Approaches in Islamic Banks Should Differ from the Conventional Approaches Firm-Wide Risk Management: Solutions for a Holistic Approach in Managing Risks in Islamic Banking Operations Role of Corporate Governance in Islamic Banking Risk Management: How We Can Learn from International Best Practices Social Responsibility and Fiduciary Risk Management: Key for Sustainable Islamic Banking Business

11:00 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Credit Risk Minimisation in Islamic Banking Practices How Global Financial Regulatory Regimes on Credit Risk are Applicable to Islamic Banking Operations Finding Ways to Manage Specificities of Islamic Finance Related to Credit Risk in the Islamic Banking Business Lessons Learnt from Previous Default Cases in Islamic Banking Portfolios Imminent Challenges in Credit Risk Management

13:00 – 14:00
Group Photo, Lunch and Prayers

14:00 – 15:30
Resolving Issues in Liquidity Management in Islamic Banks Challenges in Liquidity Risk Management in Islamic Banks Development of Instruments for Liquidity Management: How Advanced Are We? Developing Effective Liquidity Management Policies Sharī`ah-Compliant Lender of the Last Resort (LOLR) Facilities: Are they Adequate?

15:30 – 16:00
Coffee Break

16:00 – 17:30
Risk-Sharing via Equity Financing: Enhancing Potentials and Confronting Issues Exploring Business Opportunities for Equity Investment and Equity Financing How to Apply Risk-Sharing Equity Investment and Financing in Islamic Banking Operations Mitigating Risks in Equity Investment and Financing Regulatory and Commercial Issues in Financing Risk-Sharing Initiative

Day 2
30/04/2013
EXECUTIVE FORUM: DAY 2

08:30 – 09:30
Morning Coffee

09:30 – 11:00
A Holistic Approach in Managing Sharī`ah Non – Compliance Risks Sharī`ah Non-Compliant Risks and Potential Impacts on Islamic Banks How to Measure Sharī`ah Non-Compliant Risks Developing Risk Mitigating Techniques and Infrastructures for Sharī`ah Non-Compliant Risks Necessary Conditions for Effective Sharī`ah Non-Compliant Risk Management

11:00 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Regulating Minimum Capital Requirements to Foster Stability of the Islamic Banking Industry Impact of the Changes in Global Regulatory Capital Regimes, including Basel III, on Islamic Banks Recognising the Specificities of Islamic Banks in Capital Adequacy Requirements Examining Current Practices in the Structure of Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of Islamic Banking in Various IFSB Member Countries Challenges in the Implementation of IFSB-2: Capital Adequacy Requirements for Institutions offering Islamic Financial Services

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch and Prayers

14:00 – 15:30
Supervisory Perspectives on Risk and Governance Prudential Risks in Islamic Banking and Takāful – How do these Differ from Conventional Banking? Governance, Remuneration and Conflicts of Interest Pragmatism and Practicality Enforceability, Market Conduct and Affinity Fraud

15:30 – 16:00
Coffee Break

16:00 – 17:30
Risk-based Supervision in Islamic Banking Rationale for Risk-Based Supervision How the Specificities of Islamic Banking Businesses are Incorporated in Risk-Based Supervision Rules and Regulations on Risk-Based Supervision: International and Country Perspectives Overcoming Challenges in Risk-Based Supervision in Islamic Banks

17:30 – 18:00
Closing Ceremony & Certificate Presentation

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4th Islamic Financial Services Forum: The European Challenge
2013-04-09 09:00 - 17:20 | Banca d’Italia, via Nazionale 91, rome, Italy
The fourth edition of the Forum series was organised in response to the increasing interest shown by European countries in Islamic financial services which is tailored for European regulators and market players to discuss on issues and challenges that Europe may face in exploring the opportunities and developing its’ Islamic financial services industry. 13 chairpersons and speakers who were senior financial sector supervisors, market players, and experts from international financial institutions were invited to discuss the following four issues at the Forum:

Overview of the Islamic Financial Landscape: Globally and in Europe
Assessing the Legal, Regulatory and Institutional Challenges in Light of Developments in Europe
Sukūk in Europe: Response to a Changing Financial Environment
Panel Discussion on Islamic Finance in Europe: Challenges and Opportunities in the Current Financial Climate The Forum saw the attendance of approximately 85 participants from government, regulatory and supervisory bodies, capital markets and industry players as well as academicians. The Forum was hosted by Banca d’Italia.

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Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
09/04/2013
09:00 – 09:30
Registration

09:30 – 10:15
Opening and Keynote Session

10:15 – 11:30
Session 1: Overview of the Islamic Financial Landscape: Globally and in Europe This session explicates the growth and trend of the global Islamic financial services industry, particularly in Europe, its growth drivers, as well as prospects and challenges facing the industry post-crisis.

11:30 – 11:45
Coffee Break

11:45 – 13:00
Session 2: Assessing the Legal, Regulatory and Institutional Challenges in Light of Developments in Europe The introduction of further regulatory and supervisory reforms post-crisis to promote financial stability in Europe is expected to pose new challenges to the development of the Islamic financial services industry in the region. This session aims to identify the challenges, particularly in the legal, regulatory and institutional areas, and proposed measures that will enable Islamic financial services to be offered in the Euro area.

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch

14:00 – 15:15
Session 3: Sukūk in Europe: Response to a Changing Financial Environment The financial crisis poses challenges to the development and progress of both conventional and Islamic finance in Europe. This session aims to explore the role of Sukūk with reference to their possible value addition and the financial stability and supervisory issues involved.

15:15 – 15:30
Coffee Break

15:30 – 17:00
Session 4: Panel Discussion on Islamic Finance in Europe: Challenges and Opportunities in the Current Financial Climate The session proposes to identify the current challenges and opportunities presented by Islamic Finance for the European nations from various viewpoints.

17:00 – 17:20
Concluding Remarks

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7th Islamic Financial Stability Forum : Financial Reforms in Response to the Global Crisis: Lessons for Islamic Finance in Ensuring Financial Stability
2013-04-07 14:30 - 16:00 | Qatar, Qatar
The IFSB organised its 7th Islamic Financial Stability Forum (7th IFSF) on 7 April 2013, in Qatar.

The 7th IFSF was held in conjunction with the 22nd Council Meeting of the IFSB, hosted by Qatar Central Bank.

Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
07/04/2013
14:30 – 14:40
Chairman’s Remarks H.E. Abdullah Saud Al-Thani, Governor, Central Bank of Qatar, and Chairman, Council of the IFSB

14:40 – 15:40
Financial Reforms in Response to the Global Financial Crisis: Lessons for Islamic Finance in Ensuring Financial Stability Performance of the financial services industry post crisis Financial regulatory and supervisory reform: Policies and institutions, implementation and progress to date Integrating Islamic finance into the existing financial architecture Strengtheningthe stability and resilience of the Islamic financial services industry moving forward: Strategies and challenges in implementation Speaker: H.E. Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz, Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia Discussant 1. H.E. Dr. Atiur Rahman, Governor, Bangladesh Bank 2. H.E. Yaseen Anwar, Governor, State Bank of Pakistan

15:40 – 16:00
Coffee and Networking Break End of Forum

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IFSB Annual Meetings 2013: 22nd Meeting of the Council, 11th General Assembly of the Islamic Financial Services Board & Other Events
2013-04-06 08:30 - 2013-04-07 22:00 | –, Bali, Indonesia
The Annual Meetings 2013 are hosted by Qatar Central Bank. Invitation letters have been sent to all members. Please submit your registration forms to Ms. Ismawaty at ismawaty@ifsb.org / ifsb_sec@ifsb.org.

Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
06/04/2013
EVENT 1 : IFSB-IRTI ROUNDTABLE ON THE MID-TERM REVIEW OF THE ISLAMIC FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT: TEN-YEAR FRAMEWORK AND STRATEGIES

EVENT 2 : IFSB MEET-THE-MEMBERS SESSION

08:30 – 09:00
EVENT 1 : IFSB-IRTI ROUNDTABLE ON THE MID-TERM REVIEW OF THE ISLAMIC FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT: TEN-YEAR FRAMEWORK AND STRATEGIES Registration

09:00 – 09:15
Opening and Welcoming Address

09:15 – 09:45
Session 1: The Ten-Year Framework and Strategies and Their Relevance in Light of The Current Financial Climate Overview of the Ten-Year Framework and Strategies: Status and assumptions Progress of the implementation of the Ten-Year Framework and Strategies Development in the global financial system post-crisis and the impact on the Ten-Year Framework and Strategies The relevance of the Ten-Year Framework and Strategies post-crisis: New challenges and priorities for the IFSI

09:45 – 09:45
Discussion

10:15 – 10:30
Coffee Break

10:30 – 11:00
Session 2: National Level Strategic Plans for The Promotion and Development of Islamic Finance Post-Crisis in the Following Regions: (a) Developed jurisdictions in Asia and the Middle East (b) Developing jurisdictions in Europe (c) New entrance in A Country Experience Specific and Common Issues Faced by the Regions Challenges in Terms of Islamic Financial Architecture and Infrastructure and Institutions

11:00 – 11:30
Discussion

11:30 – 12:15
Session 3: Islamic Financial Architecture and Infrastructure Development: Review of The Broad Strategies and Initiatives Identified in The 10-Year Framework Islamic financial architecture and infrastructure development for Islamic banks, non-banking financial institutions, Islamic capital markets and Takaful: Progress of strategies and initiatives, and issues and challenges Outlook and new challenges facing the IFSI in terms of financial architecture and infrastructure requirements Policies and enabling environment for the IFSI Proposed priorities and recommendations for financial architecture and infrastructure development in light of the changing landscape in the global financial system

12:15 – 12:45
Discussion

12:45 – 14:15
EVENT 2: Meet the Members Lunch (For IFSB Members Only) Arrival of Guests Opening Session-Welcoming remarks Interactive Session-Presentation & Q&A Session Luncheon

14:15 – 15:00
Session 4: Institutional Development: Review of The Current Broad Strategies and Initiatives Identified in The 10-Year Framework Institutional development for Islamic banks, non-banking financial institutions, Islamic capital markets and Takaful: Progress of strategies and initiatives, and issues and challenges Outlook and new challenges facing the IFSI in terms of institutional development Proposed priorities and recommendations for institutional development in light of the changing landscape in the global financial system

15:00 – 15:30
Discussion

15:30 – 16:15
Session 5: Implementation of the Ten-Year Framework and Strategies: The Way Forward Formulating and implementing new strategies and initiatives to achieve the objective of the Ten-Year Framework and Strategies Proposed revision of the Ten-Year Framework and Strategies Resolutions and recommendations for the Ten-Year Framework and Strategies

16:15 – 17:00
Discussion, resolutions and recommendations

17:00 – 17:15
Coffee Break End of Roundtable

20:00 – 22:00
Welcome Dinner

Day 2
07/04/2013
22ND COUNCIL MEETING, GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND SIDE EVENT

09:30 – 12:40
22nd meeting of the Council of the IFSB (For Council Members Only)

12:45 – 13:15
11th General Assembly (For IFSB Members Only)

14:30 – 16:00
7th Islamic Financial Stability Forum (For IFSB Council Members, Regulatory Authorities and International Organisation) END OF EVENT

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IFSB-FIS Regional Workshops on Liquidity Risk Management and Stress Testing Standards
2013-03-25 09:00 - 2013-03-27 16:30 | Grand Dorsett Labuan, labuan, Malaysia
The Workshops are hosted by Labuan Financial Services Authority (LFSA) Participation is BY INVITATION only. For more information on the Workshops, please email Mrs. Azizakhon Yarlaeva at aziza@ifsb.org

Programme – Event Session(s)

Date
Time
Topics

Day 1
25/03/2013
09:00 – 09:30
Registration

09:30 – 09:50
Opening Session: Opening Remarks by the IFSB

09:50 – 11:15
Session 1: Overview of the IFSB Guiding Principle on Risk Management for the IIFS Islamic Finance: Concept and Contracts and Risks Implication for IIFS Overview of Prudential Issues in IIFS IFSB key Risk Categorie

11:15 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Session 2: Guiding Principles on Liquidity Risk Management for IIFS Funding and Market Liquidity Risk Necessary Conditions for an Effective Liquidity Risk Management in IFSI Governance Structure: Role of the Board of Directors and Senior Management Identification of Liquidity Risk Case Study / Group Discussion

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch and Prayers

14:00 – 15:30
Session 3: Guiding Principles on Liquidity Risk Management for IIFS Interactions of Liquidity Risk and Implications of Islamic Financing Contracts Measurement of Liquidity Risk Diversification of the Funding Base Consolidated Management of Liquidity Risk Case Study / Group Discussion

15:30 – 15:45
Coffee Break

15:45 – 16:30
Session 4: Guiding Principles on Liquidity Risk Management for IIFS Maintaining High – Quality Liquidity Buffer Preparing a Contingency Funding Plan Managing Sharī`ah – Compliant Collateral Case Study / Group Discussion

Day 2
26/03/2013
09:30 – 11:15
Session 5: Guiding Principles on Liquidity Risk Management for IIFS Collaboration Between IIFS Meeting Payment and Settlement System Obligations Foreign Exchange Liquidity Risk Reporting and Disclosure of Liquidity Risk Case Study/ Group Discussion

11:15 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Session 6: Guiding Principles Liquidity Risk Management for Supervisory Authorities Responsibility for Supervision of Liquidity Risk & Need for Supervisory Regulations Supervisors Role as Provider of Liquidity Support Supervision of Liquidity Risk at Consolidated Level Home – Host and Cross – Sector Supervision of Liquidity Risk Supervisors Role in Contingency Planning & Development of Infrastructure Case Study / Group Discussion

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch and Prayers

14:00 – 15:00
Session 7: Launching of the IFSB Survey Findings on Sharī`ah – Compliant Lender of Last Resort (SLOLR)

15:00 – 15:15
Coffee Break

15:15 – 16:30
Session 8: Understanding Stress Testing for Financial Institutions Stress testing as a risk Management tool Stress Testing and Global financial crisis International Guidance on Stress Testing and Gap Analysis IFSB Comprehensive Stress Testing Framework for IIFS Governance Aspects of the Stress Testing Framework Identification of Risk Factors and Coverage of Scenarios

Day 3
27/03/2013
09:30 – 11:15
Session 9: Guiding Principles on Stress Testing for IIFS (Cont’d) Specific Elements of IIFS in Stress Testing Stress Testing Methodologies Frequency of Stress Testing Outputs of Stress Testing and Remedial Actions Disclosure of the Stress Testing Programme Case Study on Liquidity Risk Stress Testing Group Exercise

11:15 – 11:30
Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00
Session 10: Stress Testing Solvency Simulation Exercises: How to conduct Micro level (or IIFS level) Stress Testing Capital Requirements Stress Testing Credit risk and market risk related Stress Testing Sharī`ah Non- Compliance Stress Testing

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch and Prayers

14:00 – 15:30
Session 11: Stress Testing Solvency Simulation Exercises (Cont d): How to conduct Micro level (or IIFS level) Stress Testing Capital Requirements Stress Testing Credit risk and market risk related Stress Testing Sharī`ah Non- Compliance Stress Testing

15:30 – 16:45
Coffee Break

15:45 – 16:00
Session 12: Guiding Principles on Stress Testing for Supervisory Authorities Regular and Comprehensive Assessments of IIFS Stress Testing Supervisory Evaluation of an IIFSs Stress Testing Methodology Designing and Implementing System-Wide Stress Tests and Frequencies Corrective Actions & Regular Supervisory Dialogue with IIFS and the Industry Cross-border Issues and Home-Host Coordination Stress Testing Reporting Disclosures and Format

16:30 – 17:00
Closing Ceremony

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