EXECUTIVE PROGRAM ON ISLAMIC FINANCE. Global Developments and Strategic Insights. April 4-6, 2016 Istanbul, Turkey

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1 EXECUTIVE PROGRAM ON ISLAMIC FINANCE Global Developments and Strategic Insights April 4-6, 2016 Istanbul, Turkey

2 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION EXECUTIVE PROGRAM ON Islamic Finance - Global Developments and Strategic Insights This three-day program, held jointly by CIBAFI and the IIF, will provide a strategic perspective on the key issues facing the Islamic Finance sector. Participants will explore evolving global trends in Islamic finance, the global macroeconomic outlook, and key regulatory developments impacting the sector. Agenda topics will also include legal and Shariah insights on innovations in Islamic corporate banking, investment management strategies, leadership and accountability in corporate governance, and infrastructure finance. The event will conclude with a panel discussion exploring the key risks facing Islamic Finance. An impressive range of executive industry leaders and expert speakers will share their insights and thought leadership on approaches and new strategies. It will serve as an excellent opportunity to benchmark and improve sound practices. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Understand key global regulatory developments and macroeconomic outlooks Compare sound practices and governance Consider leading investment strategies including Shariah Explore how to benefit from innovative Takaful products Define leadership approaches and benchmark your business Examine oversight approaches to product innovation and development Gain insights on emerging risks facing your business PLEASE JOIN US IN ISTANBUL TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY. IDEAL FOR EXECUTIVES IN: Risk Management Economics Banking Governance Legal and Regulatory Product Development Oversight Business Strategy/Leadership REGISTRATION For more information on participation, please do not hesitate to contact the CIBAFI Secretariat at events@cibafi.org or by phone PROGRAM FACTS Date: April 4-6, 2016 Location: Istanbul, Turkey Venue: Grand Hyatt Hotel CPD/CE: 18 hours Program Fee: - CIBAFI - IIF Member $3,000 (USD) - Non-Member $4,000 (USD) This training course will be eligible for CPD/CE credits through the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), the CFA Institute, the Chartered Banker, and the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). 2 EXECUTIVE PROGRAM ON ISLAMIC FINANCE

3 MONDAY APRIL 4 8:30 am 9:00 am REGISTRATION 9:00 am 9:30 am SESSION 1: WELCOMING SESSION Opening remarks Introduction to the program 9:30 am 10:30 am SESSION 2: ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL MARKETS A GLOBAL MACROECONOMIC PERSPECTIVE An overview of the health of the global economy How ongoing market volatilities, fiscal realities, and regulatory challenges impact business and senior management decisions Leadership application of economic and financial market strategy 10:30 am 11:00 am GROUP DISCUSSION ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL MARKETS 11:00 am 11:30 am COFFEE BREAK 11:30 am 12:30 pm SESSION 3: EVOLVING GLOBAL TRENDS IN ISLAMIC FINANCE Current and future developments Changing nature of the world economy and markets 12:30 pm 1:30 pm LUNCH 1:30 pm 2:30 pm SESSION 4: GLOBAL REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS Current and future regulatory developments Impact of new regulation for senior management and executives Implications of regulation on business models and customers 2:30 pm 3:00 pm GROUP DISCUSSION GLOBAL REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS 3:00 pm 3:30 pm COFFEE BREAK 3 3:30 pm 4:30 pm SESSION 5: LEGAL REQUIREMENTS VS. SHARIAH REQUIREMENTS The legal framework and infrastructure for financial markets and institutions, the reforms required. The dispute resolution in Islamic financial Institutions and Shariah standards recognition Managing the legal uncertainty and risk in Islamic financial Institutions. 4:30 pm 5:00 pm GROUP DISCUSSION LOCAL TRENDS IN SHARIAH LAW 5:00 pm 7:00 pm RECEPTION EXECUTIVE PROGRAM ON ISLAMIC FINANCE 3

4 TUESDAY APRIL 5 9:00 am 10:00 am SESSION 6: INSIGHTS INTO PRODUCT AND SERVICE INNOVATIONS IN ISLAMIC CORPORATE BANKING A look forward from a Shariah corporate banker Outlook on future corporate banking products and services Customer centricity anticipating the needs of the Islamic corporate banking customer The role of technology and key developments to support product innovation 10:00 am 10:30 am GROUP DISCUSSION PRODUCT AND SERVICE INNOVATIONS 10:30 am 11:00 am COFFEE BREAK 11:00 am 12:00 pm SESSION 7: ENSURING YOUR BUSINESS CAPITALIZES ON ISLAMIC RETAIL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES INNOVATIONS Meeting the future expectations and requirements of Islamic retail customers Enhancing your retail products and service proposition and ensuring customer retention Improving the customer experience 12:00 pm 12:30 pm GROUP DISCUSSION ISLAMIC RETAIL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES 12:30 pm 1:30 pm LUNCH 1:30 pm 2:30pm SESSION 8: DEEP DIVE: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW SHARIAH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY Designing an appropriate investment management strategy for your firm Asset allocation and model construction Model control and governance 2:30 pm 3:00pm CASE STUDY SHARIAH INVESTMENT STRATEGY Participants will engage in an interactive case study exercise 3:00 pm 3:30 pm COFFEE BREAK 3:30 pm 4:30 pm SESSION 9: RETAINING ULTRA HIGH NET WORTH AND HIGH PROFILE SHARIAH CLIENTS THROUGH SOUND FINANCIAL ADVICE Sound practices in advising Islamic clients and sustainable relationship management Current trends and future expectations of UHNW and high profile Shariah clients A focus on Turkish UHNW and high profile clients 4:30 pm 5:30 pm SESSION 10: THE INCREASING USE OF TAKAFUL PRODUCTS TO PROTECT YOUR MARKETS AND CLIENTS Global opportunities and challenges to increasing the Takaful Corporate market shares MENA in comparisons to the global spectrum Innovations in Takaful products 4 EXECUTIVE PROGRAM ON ISLAMIC FINANCE

5 WEDNESDAY APRIL 6 9:00 am 10:00 am SESSION 11: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE LEADERSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY Current and future developments in Shariah governance Ensuring Shariah compliance throughout the firm Meeting requirements both globally and locally Cross border Shariah compliance 10:00 am 10:30 am GROUP DISCUSSION CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 10:30 am 11:00 am COFFEE BREAK 11:00 am 11:45 am SESSION 12: REPUTATIONAL RISK MITIGATION PROTECTING YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET Mitigating reputational risk in a firm what to do when your brand is under threat The importance of culture and maintaining your firm s core values Key considerations for Islamic financial firms 11:45 pm 12:00 pm GROUP DISCUSSION REPUTATIONAL RISK 12:00 pm 1:00 pm LUNCH 1:00 pm 1:45 pm SESSION 13: STRENGTHENING IFIS PARTICIPATION AND STRATEGIES IN ENERGY, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND PROJECT FINANCE Key opportunities and challenges on energy, infrastructure and project finance in emerging countries Risk factors, hedging techniques, and innovative project finance Best approach of Shariah-compliant project financing to PPP projects in emerging countries 1:45 pm 2:00 pm GROUP DISCUSSION INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE 2:00 pm 3:00 pm SESSION 14: OVERSEEING A SHARIAH COMPLIANCE PROGRAM WITHIN THE OVERALL COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORK OF THE FIRM Designing and implementing a comprehensive compliance framework A group to subsidiary approach 5 3:00 pm 3:30pm CASE STUDY SHARIAH COMPLIANCE PROGRAM Participants will engage in an interactive case study exercise 3:30 pm 4:00pm COFFEE BREAK 4:00 pm 5:00 pm SESSION 15: STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS AND RISKS FOR GLOBAL ISLAMIC FINANCE MOVING FORWARD (PANEL DISCUSSION) Review of the main takeaways from the three days What are the areas where more focus is needed going forward? What are the major emerging risks? 5:00 pm 5:15 pm CLOSING SESSION AND PROGRAM WRAP UP EXECUTIVE PROGRAM ON ISLAMIC FINANCE 5

6 About the IIF The Institute of International Finance is the leading global association of financial institutions, with close to 500 members from more than 70 different countries. Our members include banks, insurance companies, asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, central banks, and development banks. Our mission is to support our members in prudently managing risks and to advocate for regulatory, financial, and economic policies that are in the broad interest of our members and that foster global financial stability and sustainable economic growth. IIF offers accredited global training, continuing education and professional development to financial services professionals. Courses are delivered by expert industry practitioners, and participants also benefit from global networking. We regularly consult with our membership to ensure training topics are timely and relevant. About the General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI) CIBAFI is an international organization established in 2001 and Headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain. CIBAFI is affiliated with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). CIBAFI represents the Islamic financial services industry globally, defending and promoting its role, consolidating cooperation among its members, and with other institutions with similar interests and objectives. With nearly 120 members from over 30 jurisdictions, representing market players, international intergovernmental organizations and professional firms, and industry associations.