The Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato’ Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and Chairman of Securities Commission Malaysia Dato’ Zarinah Anwar will be delivering the keynote addresses at the Malaysia Islamic Capital Market Conference 2008. This conference will focus on growth opportunities in ICM that include Islamic equities, derivatives, structured products and fund management. Notable presenters and panelists consisting of experts in this arena, such as Sheikh Ali Elgari and Sheikh Nedham Yaqoobi, will discuss their experiences, challenges, successes, views and strategies towards the further development of ICM globally.
Dato’ Yusli Mohamed Yusoff, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia said, “Malaysia has carved a strong reputation as a pioneer in Islamic finance. We are home to one of the world’s largest sukuk markets and well-known as an innovator of Islamic products such as the world’s first Islamic REIT, which is listed on our stock exchange. Our strong and comprehensive Shariah framework as well as our ability to tap funds from other Islamic countries, especially from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), puts us in good stead as a forerunner in the ICM.
“The exchange’s equities market which comprises of 85% Shariah-compliant listed stocks cements our appeal to investors who are looking for sound Shariah-compliant investments. Issuers, in particular, should leverage on this potential and develop more products that can fulfill the demand from investors who are seeking returns from ethical investments,” added Dato’ Yusli.
This conference, which is endorsed by the Malaysia International Islamic Finance Centre (MIFC), is expected to attract 300 delegates and will provide a platform for all attendees to gain an insight into the outlook of Malaysia and global economies as it embraces Shariah-compliant products and services.
Sponsored by CIMB Islamic, BNP Paribas Najmah, OSK Investment Bank, AmanahRaya-JMF Asset Management, BIMB Securities Sdn. Bhd. and i-VCAP Management, this event will also offer delegates the opportunity to network and develop relationships with local and international market players in the industry. Key discussion topics at the Malaysia Islamic Capital Market Conference 2008 will revolve around Islamic equities, Islamic REITs, Sukuk, ETF, Commodity House and Islamic hedge funds.