IFSB-FIS Workshop Series (Egypt) : IFSB-2 and IFSB-5.

The Egyptian Banking Institute Cairo, Egypt

This workshop is hosted by the Central Bank of Egypt. This workshop will address the following IFSB Standards: -IFSB-2: Capital Adequacy Standard for Institutions (other than Insurance Institutions) offering only Islamic Financial Services (IIFS) -IFSB-5: Guidance on Key Elements in the Supervisory Review Process of Institutions offering Islamic Financial Services (excluding Islamic Insurance (Takâful) Institutions and Islamic Mutual Funds) Participation in the Workshop is by INVITATION only. For more information on the Workshop, please email to Ms. Yazmin Aziz at [email protected]. Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 18/01/2011 INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC FINANCE AND IFSB-2: CAPITAL ADEQUACY STANDARD FOR INSTITUTIONS (OTHER THAN INSURANCE INSTITUTIONS) OFFERING ONLY ISLAMIC FINANCIAL SERVICES (IIFS) 09:00 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 09:45 Welcoming Remark 09:45 - 11:00 Session 1 Introduction to Islamic Banking : Concept of Islamic Finance 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 2 Overview of the IFSB-2 : Capital Adequacy Standard : - Basel Capital Adequacy Framework An overview of IFSB-2 : Capital Adequacy Standard for IIFS Capital Adequacy Formulas 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch & Prayers 14:00 - 16:00 Session 3 Measurement of Capital Adequacy Requirements for Credit Risk : - Calculation of Credit Risk in IIFS Credit Risk Mitigation Examples Group Exercise Day 2 19/01/2011 IFSB-2 : CAPITAL ADEQUACY STANDARD FOR INSTITUTIONS (OTHER THAN INSURANCE INSTITUTIONS) OFFERING ONLY ISLAMIC FINANCIAL SERVICES (IIFS) 09:30 - 11:00 Session 4 Measurement of Capital Adequacy Requirements for Market Risk : - Calculation of Market Risk in IIFS Examples Group Exercise 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 5 Measurement of Capital Adequacy Requirements for Operational Risk : - Calculation of Operational Risk in IIFS Individual Exercise CAR Formulas Examples 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch & Prayers 14:00 - 16:00 Session 6 Case Study Group Discussion Day 3 20/01/2011 IFSB-5 : GUIDANCE ON KEY ELEMENTS IN THE SUPERVISORY REVIEW PROCESS OF INSTITUTIONS OFFERING ISLAMIC FINANCIAL SERVICES (EXCLUDING ISLAMIC INSURANCE (TAKAFUL) INSTITUTIONS AND ISLAMIC MUTUAL FUNDS) 09:30 - 11:00 Session 7 Overview of the IFSB-5 : Supervisory Review Process : - Infrastructure for Effective Supervision Regulatory Capital Requirements Treatment of IAH Risk Management and Corporate Governance (RM, CG, Audit and Compliance) Related Party Transactions 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 8 Disclosure to Promote Transparency and Market Discipline Consolidated and Home-host Supervision Window Operations Real Estate Investments 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch & Prayers 14:00 - 16:00 Session 9 Case Analysis (1) & Discussion Case Analysis (2) & Discussion Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format

Seminar on Enhancing Shariah Structure and Compliance in Promoting Financial Stability

Multipurpose Hall, Level 3, Lanai Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Seminar is jointly organised by the IFSB and ISRA. Participation is open to representatives of IFSB member organisations and interested parties. Please register by 21 January 2010 to confirm your seat. For more information on the Seminar, please contact Ms Puteri Bahrun (Tel: + 603 2698 4248 ext: 114 / Email: [email protected])  Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 24/01/2011 09:00 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 09:50 Opening Remarks by IFSB Secretary-General Professor Datuk Dr. Rifaat Ahmed Abdel Karim 09:50 - 10:00 Remarks by Seminar Chairman 10:00 - 11:00 Session 1: Overview of the Sharī`ah Structure and Governance System An overview of the IFSB Standard on Sharī`ah Governance System Analytical perspective on the Sharī`ah scholars 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee and Networking 11:30 - 12:30 Session 2: Sharī`ah Structure and Compliance as Practiced in Various Institutions offering Islamic Financial Services Management of Sharī`ah Compliance in Different Sharī`ah Structures 12:30 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayers 14:00 - 15:00 Session 3: Sharī`ah Structure and Governance: Perspectives from Prudential Regulations Prudential Requirement for the Management of Sharī`ah Compliance 15:00 - 16:00 Session 4: Market Discipline: A Check and Balance on the Sharī`ah Structure and Compliance Market Discipline and Sharī`ah Compliance 16:00 - 16:30 Session 5: Panel Discussion: Enhancing the Sharī`ah Structure and Compliance in Promoting Financial Stability 16:30 - 17:00 Coffee and Networking Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format 2.) Location Map to Seminar's Venue - Lanai Kijang, Kuala Lumpur 3.) Speakers Profiles

Seminar on Managing Liquidity of Islamic Financial Services in Emerging Markets

Bougainvillea Hall, Kurumba Maldives Island , Maldives

This Seminar is hosted by Maldives Monetary Authority. PARTICIPATION IS BY INVITATION ONLY. For more information on the Seminar, please contact Ms Puteri Bahrun at [email protected] Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 10/02/2011 09:00 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 10:00 Opening and Keynote Session 10:00 - 11:15 Session 1 : Liquidity Management in the Islamic financial services industry - Risks and regulatory issues Focus: The session will discuss the liquidity management challenges in the Islamic financial services industry (IFSI) due to inadequate Sharī`ah-compliant instruments and the risks to which institutions offering Islamic financial services (IIFS) are exposed. 11:15 - 11:45 Coffee Break 11:45 - 13:00 Session 2 : Infrastructures for managing liquidity and liquidity risks Focus: The session will discuss the necessary building blocks that should be in place to support IIFS in managing their liquidity, including the infrastructure components that are required to facilitate measuring and managing liquidity risks and the role of supervisory bodies in this process. 13:00 - 14:15 Lunch and Prayers 14:15 - 15:30 Session 3 : Case study - IFSI liquidity management approaches in selected countries and off-shore centres Focus: The session will highlight treasury management practices of IIFS in selected jurisdictions, and the challenges to develop appropriate Sharī`ah-compliant instruments. 15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break 16:00 - 17:15 Session 4 : Panel Discussion - Development of a liquidity management framework for the Islamic financial services industry Focus: The session aims to discuss the issues that have to be considered to develop a robust liquidity management framework and how to overcome some of the existing challenges. It will also cover the role that stakeholders in the IFSI are expected to play. Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format

Seminar on Liquidity Management : Changes in Liquidity Management for Islamic Financial Institutions

The Auditorium, Deloitte LLP london, United Kingdom

This Seminar is supported by Gatehouse Bank plc and Deloitte LLP. PARTICIPATION IS BY INVITATION ONLY. Priority of confirmation is given to members of the IFSB. For more information on the Seminar, please email to Ms. Yazmin Aziz Email: [email protected]. Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 21/02/2011 09:00 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 09:45 Opening and Welcoming Remarks 09:45 - 10:30 Known Regulatory Changes and New Liquidity Regime, Effect on Islamic Financial Institutions and Basel III Issues 10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Breaks & Networking 11:00 - 11:45 Liquidity Management Tools Available to Islamic Financial Institutions and Pending Innovations 11:45 - 12:30 The IFSB's New Draft Standard on Liquidity Risk Management 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format 2.) Seminar's venue 3.) Speakers Profiles

IFSB-FIS Workshop Series (Malaysia) : IFSB-6, IFSB-7, IFSB-9, IFSB-10.

Conference Hall 1, Securities Commission Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This workshop is hosted by Securities Commission Malaysia. This workshop will address the following IFSB standards: -IFSB-6: Guiding Principles on Governance for Islamic Collective Investment Schemes -IFSB-7: Capital Adequacy Requirements for Sukûk, Securitisations and Real Estate investment -IFSB-9: Guiding Principles on Conduct of Business for Institutions offering Islamic Financial Services -IFSB-10: Guiding Principles on Sharîah Governance Systems for Institutions offering Islamic Financial Services Participation is by INVITATION only. For more information on the Workshops, please email to Ms. Yazmin Aziz Email: [email protected]. Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 16/03/2011 WORKSHOPS ON GUIDING PRINCIPLES ON GOVERNANCE FOR ISLAMIC COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES AND CAPITAL ADEQUACY REQUIREMENTS FOR SUKūK, SECURITISATIONS AND REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS 09:00 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 09:50 Opening Session 09:50 - 11:00 Session 1 : An Overview of IFSB-6: Guiding Principles on Governance for Islamic Collective Investment Schemes 11:00 - 11:30 Breaks 11:30 - 13:00 Session 2 : Recommended Best Practices on Governance for Islamic Collective Investment Schemes and Case Studies 13:00 - 13:00 Lunch 14:00 - 15:30 Session 3 : IFSB-7: Capital Adequacy Requirements for Sukûk, Securitisations and Real Estate investment 15:30 - 16:00 Breaks 16:00 - 17:30 Session 4 : Case Studies on Capital Adequacy Requirements for Sukûk and Securitisations Day 2 17/03/2011 WORKSHOPS ON GUIDING PRINCIPLES ON CONDUCT OF BUSINESS AND SHARIAH GOVERNANCE SYSTEMS FOR ISLAMIC FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS 09:30 - 11:00 Session 1 : Insight into IFSB-9: Guiding Principles on Conduct of Business for Institutions offering Islamic Financial Services 11:00 - 11:30 Breaks 11:30 - 13:00 Session 2 : Case Studies on Conduct of Business for Institutions Offering Islamic Financial Services 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch 14:00 - 15:30 Session 3 : Overview of IFSB-10: Guiding Principles on Sharîah Governance Systems for Institutions offering Islamic Financial Services 15:30 - 16:00 Breaks 16:00 - 17:30 Session 4 : Case Studies on Shari’ah Governance System Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format

IFSB Annual Meetings 2011 and 4th IFSB Public Lecture on Financial Policy and Stability

Al- Riwaq Room, Level B, Intercontinental Amman , Jordan

Theme: 1975 - 2010: 35 Years of Growth – Why the Islamic financial services industry remains relatively small Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 30/03/2011 4TH IFSB PUBLIC LECTURE : 1975 – 2010, 35 YEARS OF GROWTH – WHY THE ISLAMIC FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY REMAINS RELATIVELY SMALL 14:30 - 15:00 Registration 15:00 - 15:20 Opening Remarks 15:20 - 15:25 Chairman Lecture 1 and 2 : H.E. Faris A. Sharaf, Governor, Central Bank of Jordan 15:20 - 16:00 Lecture 1 16:00 - 16:40 Lecture 2 16:40 - 17:00 Question and Answer Session (for Lecture 1 and 2) 17:00 - 17:30 Coffee Break Day 2 31/03/2011 IFSB ANNUAL MEETINGS 2011 09:00 - 12:20 18th Meeting of the Council (For IFSB Council Members Only) 12:30 - 13:30 9th General Assembly of the IFSB (For IFSB Members Only) 14:30 - 16:00 3rd Islamic Financial Stability Forum (For IFSB Council Members and Regulatory Authorities Only) Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format 2.) Speakers Profiles

3rd Islamic Financial Stability Forum : Macroprudential Surveillance Framework and Considerations for the Stability of Islamic Financial Services Industry

- Bali, Indonesia

The IFSB organised its 3rd Islamic Financial Stability Forum (3rd IFSF) on 17 November 2011 in Amman, Jordan. The 3rd IFSF was held in conjunction with the 18th Council Meeting of the IFSB, hosted by the Central Bank of Jordan. Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 00/00/0000 00:00 - 00:00 Opening Remaks H.E. Faris A. Sharaf, Governor, Central Bank of Jordan Day 2 31/03/2011 14:40 - 15:20 Session 1: Macroprudential Surveillance and the Role of the Supervisory and Regulatory Authorities The rationale for macroprudential surveillance framework in financial institutions- objectives, history and theory; Coordination with other policies/authorities - monetary, microprudential and cross-border supervision; Cross-border issues – historical experiences and emerging trends in crisis management, information sharing and dealing with insolvent institutions Speaker: H.E. Shahid Hafiz Kardar, Governor State Bank of Pakistan Discussant: H.E. Durmus Yilmaz, Governor Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey 15:20 - 16:00 Macroprudential regulation and supervision for Institutions offering Islamic financial services (IIFS) Components of macroprudential supervision of the IIFS – Catering for the specificities of IIFS related to capital policies, counter-cyclicality and liquidity risk management; Growth of Islamic finance and regulatory approaches to deal with its systemic implications; Structuring macroprudential regulation – governance, information needs and cross-sectoral interactions; Market discipline - interrelationship with macroprudential and its effectiveness. Speaker: H.E. Rasheed Mohammed Al Maraj, Governor, Central Bank of Bahrain Discussant: H.E. Dr. Atiur Rahman, Governor, Bangladesh Bank Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format

Seminar on Managing Liquidity in the Islamic Financial Services Industry

Grand Ballroom, Conrad Istanbul Hotel Istanbul, Turkey

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey is hosting this Seminar. For more information on the Seminar, please email to Ms. Yazmin Aziz Email: [email protected]. Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 06/04/2011 09:00 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 10:00 Opening and Keynote Session 10:00 - 11:00 Session 1 - Liquidity Management in the Islamic Financial Services Industry: Risks, Legal and Regulatory Issues The session will discuss the liquidity management challenges in the Islamic financial services industry (IFSI) due to inadequate Sharī`ah-compliant instruments and the risks to which institutions offering Islamic financial services (IIFS) are exposed. 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee and Networking Break 11:30 - 12:30 Session 2 : Infrastructures for Managing Liquidity and Liquidity Risks The session will discuss the necessary building blocks that should be in place to support IIFS in managing their liquidity, including the infrastructure components that are required to facilitate measuring and managing liquidity risks and the role of supervisory bodies in this process. 12:30 - 14:00 Lunch 14:00 - 15:00 Session 3 : Regulatory Approaches to Liquidity Management in the Islamic Financial Services Industry in Selected Countries The session will highlight treasury management practices of IIFS in selected jurisdictions, and the challenges to develop appropriate Sharī`ah-compliant instruments. 15:00 - 16:00 Session 4 : Panel Discussion : Future Development of a Liquidity Management Framework for the Islamic Financial Services Industry The session aims to discuss the issues that have to be considered to develop a robust liquidity management framework and how to overcome some of the existing challenges. It will also cover the role that stakeholders in the IFSI are expected to play. 16:00 - 16:30 Coffee and Networking Break 19:30 - 22:00 Gala Dinner (Hosted by the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey) Venue : Tavaci Recep Usta Restaurant, Etiler Day 2 07/04/2011 09:30 - 10:00 Coffee and Networking Break 10:00 - 10:30 Keynote Address 10:30 - 12:00 Session 5 : Panel Discussion : Key Components for Structuring International Liquidity Instruments: Shari`ah, Legal and Rating 12:00 - 14:00 Lunch Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format 2.) Hotel Reservation Form 3.) Location Map 4.) Speakers Profile  

8th Islamic Financial Services Board Summit – Enhancing Global Financial Stability : Challenges and Opportunities for Islamic Finance

New Conference Centre Kirchberg (NCCK) , Luxembourg

The Central Bank of Luxembourg will be hosting the 8th Islamic Financial Services Board Summit 2011. REGISTRATION FOR ALL PRE-SUMMIT EVENTS HAS BEEN CLOSED. Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 10/05/2011 DAY 1- PRE-SUMMIT EVENT 2011 : WORKSHOP ON ISLAMIC FINANCE & IFSB STANDARDS FOR INSTITUTIONS OFFERING ISLAMIC FINANCIAL SERVICES AND ISLAMIC CAPITAL MARKETS - REGISTRATION FOR THE WORKSHOP IS CLOSED - 09:00 - 09:30 Venue : Chamber of Commerce Registration 09:30 - 09:45 Opening Remarks by the IFSB 09:45 - 10:30 Session 1: Concept and Contracts of Islamic Finance 10:30 - 10:45 Coffee Break 10:45 - 11:45 Session 2a: Guiding Principles on Conduct of Business for Institutions offering Islamic Financial Services – An Overview 11:45 - 12:45 Session 2b: Guiding Principles on Conduct of Business for Institutions offering Islamic Financial Services – Case Studies 12:45 - 14:00 Lunch 14:00 - 15:15 Concurrent Session 1- (participant to choose between these two Sessions) Session 3a : Standard on Capital Adequacy Requirements for Sukūk, Securitisations and Real Estate Investments – An Overview Session 3b : Capital Adequacy Requirements for Sukūk, Securitisations and Real Estate Investments – Case Studies 15:15 - 15:45 Coffee Break 15:45 - 17:00 Concurrent Session 2 - (participant to choose between these two Sessions) Session 4a : Guiding Principles on Governance for Islamic Collective Investment Schemes – An Overview Session 4b : Guiding Principles on Governance for Islamic Collective Investment Schemes – Case Studies Day 2 11/05/2011 DAY 2 - PRE-SUMMIT EVENT 2011 : COUNTRY SHOWCASES & SPECIAL SESSION ON LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT IN THE ISLAMIC FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY - REGISTRATION FOR ALL PRE-SUMMIT EVENTS ON 11 MAY ARE CLOSED - 09:30 - 11:00 Venue : Chamber of Commerce Luxembourg Country Showcase 11:00 - 14:00 Malaysia Country Showcase 14:00 - 16:30 Special Session on Liquidity Management in the Islamic Financial Services Industry Registration Session 1 - Liquidity Management in the Islamic Financial Services Industry – Challenges and Opportunities Session 2 - Establishment of the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation Session 3 - Panel Discussion on Key Components for Structuring International Liquidity Instruments: Sharī`ah, Legal, Rating, Trading, Clearing and Settlement 16:30 - 17:30 Summit Welcome Cocktail (hosted by the Banque Centrale du Luxembourg) & Summit Pre-Registration Day 3 12/05/2011 DAY 1 - 8TH ISLAMIC FINANCIAL SERVICES BOARD SUMMIT - ENHANCING GLOBAL FINANCIAL STABILITY: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ISLAMIC FINANCE 08:30 - 09:30 Venue : New Conference Centre Kirchberg (NCCK), Luxembourg Registration 09:30 - 10:30 Opening and Keynote Session 10:30 - 11:00 Coffee and Networking 11:00 - 12:30 Session 1: International Developments in Regulatory Landscape: Implications for Islamic Finance Implications for Banking-Basel III and IFSB standards Implications for Insurance-Solvency II and IFSB standards Implications for Capital Markets 12:30 - 14:00 Lunch and Prayer 14:00 - 15:30 Session 2 : Financial Stability - Regional and Global Cooperation Cooperation in home-host supervision Cooperation in developing legal infrastructure for capital market instruments The role of multi-lateral organisations 15:30 - 16:00 Coffee and Networking 16:00 - 17:30 Session 3 : Developing Capacity Building to Enhance Financial Stability in the Islamic Financial Services Industry Capacity building in the financial sector including strategies for strengthening financial institutions, to ensure that; a) the financial sector supports the real economic sector; b) financial inclusion is extensive; c) the framework for development of financial restructuring and resolution is in place; and d) implementation and execution of financial sector reforms. Organisational development to enhance capacity for financial stability mandate in the areas of surveillance, supervision, enforcement of standards; and expertise and talent development. 19:00 - 21:30 Venue : Sofitel Luxembourg Europe Hotel Summit Gala Dinner & Keynote Address Day 4 13/05/2011 DAY 2 - 8TH ISLAMIC FINANCIAL SERVICES BOARD SUMMIT - ENHANCING GLOBAL FINANCIAL STABILITY: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ISLAMIC FINANCE 00:00 - 00:00 Venue : New Conference Centre Kirchberg (NCCK), Luxembourg 09:30 - 11:00 Session 4: Enhancing Transparency & Market Discipline and Information Environment Role of rating agencies Enhancing disclosure Lack of market discipline and its consequences 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee and Networking Break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 5 : Panel Discussion on Issues in Enhancing Global Financial Stability Issue 1: liquidity management infrastructure Issue 2: insolvency regimes Issue 3: safety-nets 13:00 - 14:30 Lunch and Prayer END OF 8TH IFSB SUMMIT 2011 Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format 2.) 8th Islamic Financial Services Board Summit Brochure 3.) Hotel Reservation Form_ Melia Hotel 4.) Hotel Reservation Form_ Sofitel and Novotel Hotel 5.) Luxembourg Country Showcase Flyer 6.) Malaysia Country Showcase Flyer

IFSB-FIS Workshop Series (Indonesia) : IFSB-2, IFSB-7, IFSB-11, GN-3 and GN-4.

Kuning Room, 4th floor, Thamrin Building, Bank Indonesia , Indonesia

The Workshop is hosted by Bank Indonesia. This workshop will address the following IFSB Standards and Guidance Notes: -IFSB-2: Capital Adequacy Standard for Institutions (other than Insurance Institutions) offering only Islamic Financial Services (IIFS) -IFSB-7: Capital Adequacy Requirements for Sukûk, Securitisations and Real Estate investment -IFSB-11: Standard on Solvency Requirements for Takâful (Islamic Insurance) Undertakings -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 for Institutions (other than Insurance Institutions) offering only Islamic Financial Services For more information on the Workshop, please contact Ms Yazmin Aziz at [email protected].  

Seminar on Strategies for Development of Islamic Capital Markets

Pan Pacific Hotel (Ocean Room 3-5, Level 2) SINGAPORE

This Seminar is hosted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The Seminar will address the following topics: - Development of Islamic capital markets - Building liquidity management infrastructure for Islamic finance - Legal aspects of Islamic asset securitisation - Panel discussion on opportunities and challenges for Islamic capital market For more information on the Seminar, please contact Ms Puteri Bahrun at [email protected] Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 07/06/2011 09:00 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 10:00 Opening and Welcoming Remarks 10:00 - 11:15 Session 1: Development of Islamic capital markets 11:15 - 11:45 Coffee break & Networking 11:45 - 13:00 Session 2 : Building Liquidity Management Infrastructure for Islamic Finance 13:00 - 14:30 Lunch 14:30 - 15:45 Session 3 : Legal Aspects of Islamic Asset Securitisation Role of Law in the development of Islamic Financial Market Legal and Regulatory Issues in Islamic Asset Securitisation Recommendations for Islamic Asset Securitisation 16:15 - 17:30 Session 4 : Panel Discussion on Opportunities and Challenges for Islamic Capital Markets Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format 2.) Pan Pacific Hotel Reservation Form 3.) Speakers Profile

Seminar on Islamic Banking – Challenges and Opportunities for Tajikistan

National Bank of Tajikistan Dushanbe, Tajikistan

This Seminar is hosted by the National Bank of Tajikistan and Supported by German International Cooperation (GIZ). This one and half day Seminar will address the following topics: - Overview of the Islamic Financial Services Industry (IFSI) - Operational and Business structural issues in starting an Islamic financial services unit - Shari’ah and Legal Issues in Islamic Finance - Regulatory and Supervisory Framework for Institutions offering Islamic Financial Services - Panel Discussion on the Islamic Finance, Challenges and Opportunities for Tajikistan For more information on the Seminar, please contact Ms Puteri Bahrun at [email protected] Programme - Event Session(s) Date Time Topics Day 1 29/09/2011 09:00 - 09:30 Registration 09:30 - 10:30 Opening and Keynote Session 10:30 - 11:00 Coffee break & Networking 11:00 - 12:30 Session 1 : Overview of the Islamic Financial Services Industry (IFSI) This session will give an overview of the respective IFSI sectors i.e. banking, capital market and insurance. 12:30 - 14:00 Lunch 14:00 - 15:30 Session 2 – Operational and Business Structural Issues in Starting a Unit that offers Islamic Banking Services This session aims to discuss the relevant operational and business structural issues faced by IFSI stakeholders in developing an Islamic financial services unit. 15:30 - 16:30 Session 3 – Shari`ah and Legal Issues in Islamic Banking The session will discuss the current and pertinent Shari`ah, legal and business development issues in the IFSI currently being faced by the IFSI market players and how they are managing these issues in their day-to-day operations. Day 2 30/09/2011 09:30 - 11:00 Session 4 – Regulatory and Supervisory Framework for Institutions offering Islamic Banking Services The session will share country specific experience in their prudential regulatory and supervisory framework for the IFSI. 11:30 - 13:00 Session 5 – Panel Discussion on the Islamic Banking : Challenges and Opportunities for Tajikistan The session aims to highlight the business, legal and regulatory structure that must be established for Tajikistan to set up its own IFSI. It will also highlight the potential of Tajikistan and the role of its stakeholders in this effort. 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Disclaimer: Please be advised that the above mentioned agenda points are tentative and that the IFSB reserves the right to make any necessary amendments/changes to the programme without prior notification. Downloadable Document(s) 1.) Event Session(s) - PDF Format 2.) Speakers Profile