Islamic Finance Briefings

The rapidly evolving nature of the Islamic finance sector demands that its players be continuously updated on trends and developments such as innovation in structuring, new documentation guidelines and changes in legislation affecting Islamic banking and finance. Understanding the crucial need for current information, Islamic Finance briefings are specifically designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of issues in a concise and succinct format. Designed with the busy executive in mind, the briefings are intended to offer Islamic finance professionals cutting edge knowledge which is both relevant and timely delivered by recognized experts in their respective fields.

As you navigate the often complex issues surrounding Islamic banking and finance we are committed to providing you with quality programs and an enjoyable learning experience. Below are our current offerings. Should you wish to conduct any of these briefings in house for your organization please contact us for more details.

Dispute Resolution in Islamic Banking & Finance
The sustainable growth of the Islamic banking industry is dependant on the development of a supportive legal framework and adjudication system. As disputes arise in Islamic banking transactions, an efficient and authoritative legal system helps create certainty and establishes the legitimacy of Islamic banking contracts.
This one day briefing will equip bankers, lawyers and academics with an understanding of salient features of the Central Bank of Malaysia Act 2009 in relation to Islamic banking disputes, procedural issues in handling disputes, managing cross border disputes and alternative dispute resolution of Islamic banking cases. The speakers will also discuss recent landmark decisions relating to Islamic banking and finance disputes..
14^th June 2012, Kuala Lumpur

Pricing for Islamic Financial Instruments
As the Islamic banking industry continues to develop and mature, product pricing remains a hurdle, due to the absence of a reliable Islamic interbank benchmark and competition from the conventional financial market. Islamic finance has to move away from interest based benchmarks and practice a standard pricing formula in accordance to Shariah principles.

This 1-day Islamic Finance briefing is specifically designed to give delegates an in-depth understanding on the pricing of Islamic instruments, by bringing together regulators, scholars and bankers to share and discuss the subject matter from various perspectives.
18^th June 2012, Dubai

Islamic Profit Rate Swaps
This one day briefing is specifically designed to give bankers, legal practitioners and Shariah advisors a comprehensive understanding of the three crucial aspects of Islamic profit rate swaps: structuring, Shariah and documentation issues. The program will begin with an overview of risk from a Shariah perspective before delving into the mechanics of structuring IPRS. Participants will then be guided on pertinent legal considerations as well as specific emphasis on documentation guidelines of the ISDA/IIFM Agreement Mubadalatul Arbaah (MA) Agreement.
12^th July 2012, Kuala Lumpur

Latest Developments in Sukuk Instruments
This one-day briefing seeks to give bankers, lawyers, product specialists and regulators involved in Islamic capital market transactions crucial information on the latest developments and current trends in structuring Sukuk. The briefing leader will utilize several recent and high profile Sukuk deals to illustrate crucial elements to Sukuk structuring as well as pertinent legal and Shariah issues associated with Sukuk issuances.
12^th July 2012, Kuala Lumpur

Shariah Audit, Control and Compliance
One of the most important requirements for Islamic financial institutions (IFIs) is to carry out their activities in accordance with the principles of Shariah. In this regard, it is essential to have a comprehensive, robust and well-functioning Shariah control system to ensure that all products and services approved and provided by the IFI are widely recognised as being Shariah compliant, not only at the point of approval or ratification, but also in terms of ongoing operations. It is imperative for Islamic financial institutions to follow necessary Shariah, governance, and ethical standards, just as it must adhere to the financial and regulatory standards of its jurisdiction.
5^th September 2012, Dubai