Session One What is Islamic finance and where are we now? Examining key developments in Islamic finance in China and assessing how local practices compare and contrast to other regional centres.
10:15 – 11:00
Session Two China and the Islamic Financial Markets Discussing local and regional developments in Sukuk and Islamic capital markets, including taxation, regulatory and ratings issues.
11:00 – 11:20
Coffee Break
11:20 – 11:30
Presentation
11:30 – 12:15
Session Three Islamic Products: what can and can’t be done? Assessing the development of Islamic financial products in China and the Southeast Asian market and exploring the potential for further innovation.
12:30 – 13:45
Lunch
12:50 – 12:55
Luncheon Presentation
14:00 – 14:15
Presentation Islamic finance: Facts & Figures
14:15 – 15:00
Session Four Issuing & Investing in the Islamic financial markets Identifying important investor considerations for the Islamic capital markets: what are investors looking for and what how can issuers meet their needs?
15:00 – 15:45
Session Five Issuers & Investors Round-Table Examining current market trends, challenges and opportunities for the Islamic capital markets.