Islamic Finance and Ethical investments are gradually evolving into one of the most important asset classes in the financial services industry with London taking the lead as the global hub for Islamic investors.
Driving factors are the support by the UK government and the numerical importance of the UK Muslim community. That is why institutional investors as well as conventional financial services firms are looking to engage in this important field. In the midst of high growth figures in this industry on a global basis are challenges which must be addressed such as codification of Sharia'h compliance, Islamic regulation as well as different knowledge gaps within the financial services community about this important Asset class.
Building on the success of previous Islamic Finance conferences, Efinancial News and the Institute of Islamic Banking & Insurance (IIBI), in co-operation with Dow Jones Consumer Media Group and the Wall Steet Journal are organising this unique one day conference.
This Financial News conference will provide intensive networking opportunities in a professional 5 star business environment.
It will provide a platform for key top-level industry players,regulators and Shari'ah scholars to meet and discuss the most pressing industry topics such as
- Improving transparency and fostering credibility by harmonising best practices
- Adopting lessons from the Western ethical "green" finance industry for Islamic investors
- Defining the growing importance of Islamic Finance
- Attracting funds through Islamic Finance and Ethical Investment
- Financial opportunities in Muslim majority countries
- The rationale behind investing in Shari'ah compliant funds
- Reviewing Islamic Equity in Europe- Frontline report
- Global Real Estate and Infrastructure investments
- Plus insightful case studies
Hear from 2 renowned Shari'ah scholars:
Mufti Barkatulla A leading Shari'ah scholar, currently Lecturer at Ebrahim College, London, Mufti Barkatulla initially graduated in Islamic Studies at the Darul Uloom, Deoband, India where he was also trained as Mufti (qualified in issuing Islamic authoritative edicts). Later on, he completed an MPhil in Informatics. Mufti Barkatulla is a member of the Shari'ah supervisory panels for several Islamic financial institutions and also a member of Al Qalam Shari'ah Scholars' panel-the 1st ever independent UK-based panel of Shari'ah Scholars.
Mufti Muhammed Zubair Butt is a UK born scholar and holds the position of Senior Advisor on Islamic law at the Institute of Islamic Jurisprudence, Bradford. He is a member of the Committee for Ethics in Research, University of Bradford and also Chair of Al Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel - the first ever UK-Based panel of Shari'ah scholars. He lectures on the Ethics of Transplants and Autopsy at the University of Leeds and is a regular contributor at seminars on Islamic medical ethics.
Expert Panel includes:
- Mr. James Mawson, Editor, Private Equity News
- Mr. Richard Bentley, Director Middle East Business, Hypo Real Estate Bank International AG
- Mr. Mohammad Ali Qayyum, Director General, Institute of Islamic Banking & Insurance, IIBI
- Mr. Warren Edwardes, CEO, Delphi Risk Management
- Junaid Bhatti, Baron of Ballencrieff, CEO, Ballencrieff House
- Mr. Nik Thani, Executive Director Islamic Finance, DIFC
- Mr. Michael Thomas, Director General, Middle East Association
- Mr. Mohammed Amin MA FCA AMCT CTA (Fellow), Tax Partner, PwC
- Mr. Mohammed S.Khan, Director Takaful, PwC
- Mr. Sham Bathija, UNCTAD Cordinator for Central Asia, UNCTAD
- Mr. Phelan Hill, Corporate Taxation Department, HM Treasury
- Professor Rodney Wilson, Director of Postgraduate Studies, Durham University School of Government and International Affairs
- Mr. Andrew Critchlow, Managing Editor, Zawya Dow Jones News Service
- Mr. William Wright, Editor, Financial News
- Mr. Mohammed Paracha, Chief Executive Officer, Al Salam Europe Limited
- Mr. Andrew Critchlow, Managing Editor, Zawya Dow Jones News Service
- Ms. Naveen Raza, Business development Manager, cru Investment plc
- Mr. Imran Pasha, Head of IBB Branch Network, Islamic Bank of Britain PLC
- Mr. Saher Abbas, Director Shari'ah compliance and product development, Islamic Finance Advisory and Assurance Services (IFAAS)
Who should attend?
Investment Banks, Private & Retail banks, Islamic Banks:
- CEO's, Chairmen, Managing Directors, Executive Directors, Asset Managers, Wealth Managers, Fund Advisors
Private Practice Law firms:
- Partners, Lawyers dealing with Islamic Finance
Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Pension Funds:
- Founders, CEO's, Chairmen, Senior Partners, Partners, Relationship managers
Real Estate, Infrastructure, Accounting firms, Technology Providers:
- Partners, CEO's, Managing Directors, Consultants
Regulators, Government and Ethic Community Associations:
- Head of departments, Advisors, Members, Managing Directors
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn first hand from the most important industry players.
****The author reserves the right to amend and change the conference programme content and speakers at any given time****
