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6th Global Islamic Finance Issuers and Investors Leadership Dialogue
Marking time as new opportunities emerge
16 August 2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Kuala Lumpur
Overview

Following a subdued primary market in 2022, sukuk issuance could resume from where it left off a few years ago as the effects of the Covid crisis fade setting the stage for total Islamic finance assets to reach US$5.9 trillion by 2026.

The past year in Islamic finance was defined by rate hikes, increased volatility, and high oil price. In addition, geopolitical tensions have also dampened risk appetite especially for emerging markets debt. Activity in the core markets of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey and Pakistan have slowed as a result.

Outlook in 2023 is likely to be clouded by slower growth with the largest economies falling into recession. Still, demand for sukuk remains strong and liquidity in the market is supported by the elevated oil price. 

Growing awareness of Islamic banking and finance has also increased demand for Shariah-compliant products.  Banks are capturing this opportunity by either converting into full-fledged Islamic banks or opening a window for Islamic finance. 

Longer term, attention to climate transition is uncovering the gap in finance. Addressing this need will require funding from diverse sources including Islamic finance. Given that only a fraction of the capacity of Islamic finance has been tapped as a source of funding, this liquidity could provide the additional funding to accelerate transition across Asia and beyond. 

Capital markets can bring together green sukuk, green infrastructure funds and sustainable finance instruments serving as a scalable Islamic climate finance solution to meet the needs of Asia and the Middle East.

In recent years, especially since the pandemic, there has also been a dramatic increase in the digitalization of the sector as spending on technology and digital processes surged. A lot of effort has been done in terms of digitalizing Islamic financial services without compromising the Shariah principles that guide them. Increased digitalization and fintech-based collaborations are improving the industry’s resilience and opening new avenues for growth. 

The Asset Events is pleased to be hosting the 6th Global Islamic Finance Issuers and Investors Leadership Dialogue. The event will gather key players, stakeholders and scholars to discuss the issues, challenges and opportunities in the Islamic finance industry.

Agenda
16 August 2023
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10:00 AM
Registration
10:30 AM
Exclusive discussion
  • What role does Islamic finance play in addressing the climate challenge?
  • How is the industry transforming itself to fulfil this role? 
  • How are governments and regulators mobilizing the sector to accelerate climate transition? 
  • What are the challenges and opportunities of converting a conventional bank to Islamic banking? 
  • How will regulators address the growing demand for Islamic financial products and services in terms of frameworks and standard harmonization? 
  • What is the future for Islamic fintech? 
  • How will the Islamic finance industry avoid the risk of greenwashing in its climate transition journey? 
  • What efforts are needed to improve ESG standardization across the industry? 
Yeoh Teik Leng
Yeoh Teik Leng
head, debt markets group
AmInvestment Bank
Datuk Chung Chee Leong
Datuk Chung Chee Leong
president/chief executive officer
Cagamas
Nor Masliza Sulaiman
Nor Masliza Sulaiman
group head investment banking, deputy chief executive officer
CIMB Investment Bank
Bashar Al Natoor
Bashar Al Natoor
global head of Islamic finance
Fitch Ratings
Munirah Khairuddin
Munirah Khairuddin
chief executive officer & country head
Principal Malaysia
Chito Santiago (moderator)
Chito Santiago (moderator)
executive editor
The Asset
11:30 AM
Q & A
11:45 AM
Networking and coffee
Post Event Highlights
6th Global Islamic Finance Issuers and Investors Leadership Dialogue: Highlights
Can Islamic finance address the sustainability goals of Malaysia?
Explaining how Cagamas looks at fundraising opportunities
What trends are you seeing in Malaysia’s sukuk market?
How is the Islamic finance industry incorporating ESG elements in its development?
What role can Malaysia play in promoting sustainable Islamic finance?
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In-depth discussion about Islamic finance developments globally
In-depth discussion about Islamic finance developments globally
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