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Seminar on Strategies for the Development of Islamic Capital Markets & Roundtable on Islamic Real Estate Investment Trusts (i-REITs)

Hong Kong Monetary Authority 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

Sasana Kijang kuala lumpur

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

10th IFSB Summit

Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur, 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