Thu, 31 March 2016, 9.00am – 4.30pm | English

Supreme Court Auditorium (Basement 2)

Fees: $535.00

This learning conference, which is co-organised by Singapore Academy of Law and The Malaysian Current Law Journal, aims to create a stimulating platform that will deliver substantive content to participants in an engaging and interactive manner so as to provide effective and comprehensive industry insights to all delegates.

It will showcase the dynamics and intricacies of regional Islamic Banking and Finance laws, policies and developments that are critical knowledge in this high-growth area. Focus will be on essential principles, current practices, regulatory requirements and their implications, dispute resolutions, as well as future opportunities and challenges in shaping a comprehensive and globally competitive Islamic finance ecosystem, and the mechanics that are required to sustain the dynamics of the environment in the region.

Delivered by esteemed panellists, this conference will particularly benefit individuals from the legal, advisory, banking, fund management and related industry services. The diverse backgrounds and professional expertise of the panellists will aid the stakeholders to understand and appreciate industry demands, and bring to the fore ideas for the future direction of the industry.

Introduction to Basic Sukuk Banking and Finance Laws

Mr. Hooman Sabeti-Rahmati will introduce basic sukuk banking and finance laws that will be practical and useful to legal practitioners doing business in Southeast Asia.

SPEAKER:
Mr. Hooman Sabeti-Rahmati, Principal, Sustainable Development Finance Partners

Introduction to Islamic Banking and Finance Regulations in the Southeast Asian Region

We have three experts to clarify different Islamic banking and finance regulations from the Southeast Asian region; Mr. Suhaimi Zainul-Abidin, Mr. Jalalullail Othman, and Dr. Rifki Ismal. Our three experts will introduce the basic laws from their respective countries, Singapore, Malaysia and
Indonesia, and reveal insights on the changing dynamics in the region.

PANELLISTS:
Mr. Suhaimi Zainul Abidin, Director, Quantedge
Mr. Jalalullail Othman, Senior Partner, Shook Lin & Bok
Dr. Rifki Ismal, Senior Analyst of Financial Market Deepening Department, Bank Indonesia

Dispute Regulation

In this session, Mr. Andrew White and Adj. Prof. Dato' Mohamed Ismail Mohamed Shariff will discuss dispute regulation; specifically from a Singaporean and Malaysian perspective.

PANELLISTS:
Mr. Andrew White, Partner, Yulchon LLC
Adj. Prof. Dato' Mohamed Ismail Mohamed Shariff, Principal, Mohamed Ismail & Co

Panel Discussion

This session will bring together the speakers – Mr. Yeo Wico and Mr. Jalalullail Othman – to analyse a transactional sukuk case according to the laws of Singapore and Malaysia. The panel will also take questions from the audience.

PANELLISTS:
Mr. Yeo Wico, Partner, Allen & Gledhill
Mr. Jalalullail Othman, Senior Partner, Shook Lin & Bok
Q & A Session

Visit the following link to register today:
http://www.sal-e.org.sg/islamic-banking-and-finance-conference-2016

Supreme Court Auditorium (Basement 2)