IFN Investors Forum
About IFN Investors Forum
Launched in April 2015, IFN Investor Forum has been widely embraced by the industry to great success as the platform to discuss and debate all things related to Islamic investments. Welcoming a broad range of investors from all corners of the world, IFN Investor Forum will stage a comeback in 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, one of the most advanced Shariah finance capitals of the world.
Covering all aspects of Shariah investments across a variety of sectors, asset classes and markets, IFN Investor Forum 2018 will focus on the biggest opportunities, latest developments and trends as well as potential issues that may arise as far as Islamic investments are concerned. The wide-ranging program will include multiple and varied formats and sessions including issuer case studies to maximize engagement and outcome from the high-level event.
Speakers
Agenda
09:10 – 09:25
Welcome Address
Mahdzir Othman – Director of Securities Market, Bursa Malaysia
09:25 – 10:20
The Islamic Asset Management Industry: Challenges and Opportunities Going Forward
Moderator: Emilio Escartin – Professor of Masters in Islamic Finance, IE Business School
Panelists: Angelia Chin Sharpe – CEO and Country Head, Malaysia and Brunei, BNP Paribas Asset Management
Gerald Ambrose – CEO, Aberdeen Islamic Asset Management
Louisa Poh – Chief Representative, Malaysia Representative Office, 90 North Real Estate Partners
Shahariah Shaharudin – President, Saturna
10:20 – 10:35
The Malaysian Federal Budget and Implications for Investment
Laurence Todd – Director, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs
10:35 – 10:45
Presentation: AmInvestment Bank
10:45 – 11:15
Coffee & Networking
11:15 – 11:55
Environmental, Socially Responsible Investing and Islamic Investment: Opportunities for Development and Growth
Moderator: Elias Moubarak – Partner, Trowers & Hamlins
Panelists: Ariff Sultan – Regional Director, IdealRatings
Dr Hurriyah El Islamy – Executive Board Member, Badan Pengelola Keuangan Haji (BPKH)
Masumi Hamahira – Advisor – Islamic Banking Window, MUFG Bank
Najmuddin Mohd Lutfi – CEO and Executive Director, BIMB Investment Management
Thiagarajan Nadeson – Head of Market Transformation Initiates and Education for Sustainable Development, WWF-Malaysia
11:55 – 12:20
Fireside Chat: The Reality of Environmental, Social and Governance Investing in Southeast Asia – Trials and Tribulations of Investing for Good
Interviewee:
Shireen Muhiudeen – Founder, Managing Director and Principal Fund Manager, Corston-Smith Asset Management
Interviewer:
Michael Orzano – Senior Director, Global Equity Indices, S&P Dow Jones Indices
12:20 – 13:05
Products, Strategies and Styles for Islamic Asset Management
Moderator: Hasham Esmail Piperdy – CEO, Mercer
Panelists: Ahmad Fuad Alhabshi – Investment Manager, Opus Asset Management
Hakan Ozyon – Senior Portfolio Manager, Global Ethical Fund
Lim Say Cheong – Executive Director, Head of Islamic Business Development, Nomura Islamic Asset Management
Michael Orzano – Senior Director, Global Equity Indices, S&P Dow Jones Indices
Valentin Laiseca – Head of ASEAN Index Sales, MSCI
13:05 – 14:15
Luncheon
14:15 – 15:15
Technology Roundtable: The Rise of the Machines
Moderator: Johnny Mayo – General Manager, SuperCharger Fintech Accelerator
Panelists: Omar Rana – Co-Founder and Managing Director, Finalytix
Robin Lee – CEO, HelloGold
15:15 – 16:05
Innovation in Islamic Investment Management: Waqf
Moderator: Dr Aida Othman – Director, ZICO Shariah
Panelists: Hamid Rashid – CEO, Finterra
Maznah Mahbob – Partner, Finance and Investments, Strategic Swiss Partners
Shamsiah Abdul Karim – Senior Vice-President, Shariah and Product Development Division, Bank Muamalat Malaysia
16:05 – 16:10
Forum Close and Refreshment
Medium
