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The Global Islamic Finance Forum (GIFF) 2014 from 2nd to 4th September 2014 will feature more than 100 influential thought leaders from the global sphere to share insights and experiences on key issues confronting the development of the Islamic finance industry.
“GIFF 2014 marks the first time the industry has taken the lead in hosting the forum, and this will be reflected by the industry-driven discussions held during the event, highlighting key issues and considering practical solutions to equip industry players in facing global challenges.
“The forum will feature multi-track programmes under the theme of ‘Marketplace for Global Linkages’, facilitating industry-wide dialogue and networking while enabling the realisation of international business opportunities,” said Dato’ Mohd Redza Shah Abdul Wahid, President of the Association of Islamic Banking Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM), organiser of the event.
Key speakers for GIFF 2014 include Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz, Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, Datuk Ranjit Ajit Singh, Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), Professor Datuk Rifaat Ahmed Abdel Karim, CEO of the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM), Iqbal Khan, Recipient of the Royal Award for Islamic Finance; and Humphrey Percy, CEO of the Bank of London and The Middle East.
Other speakers include Ian Johnston, CEO, Dubai Financial Services Authority, Jaseem Ahmed, Secretary-General, Islamic Financial Services Board, Professor Dr Abbas Mirakhor, First Holder of the International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF) Chair of Islamic Finance, William Truscott, CEO, Global Asset Management Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial; and Dato’ Mohd Redza, who is also CEO of Bank Muamalat Malaysia.
In line with the Islamic finance industry’s effort to embrace innovation, AIBIM introduced the GIFF 2014 mobile application which creates a more eco-friendly conference, with the use of paper kept to a minimum. The app is also equipped with two unique functions, Quick Meetings and Messaging, to facilitate networking and exchange of ideas amongst the delegates.
AIBIM is organising the forum in collaboration with Bank Negara Malaysia, the SC, the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA), INCEIF, International Shari’ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA) and Islamic Banking & Finance Institute Malaysia (IBFIM).
Programme highlights include a Special Session on Developing the Marketplace for Global Linkages, an Islamic Banking and Finance Forum, a Regulators Forum, CEO Roundtables and a Green Financing Dialogue.
The forum will also feature a Special Presentation by the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), International Islamic Capital Market Forum, Global Ratings Conference, ISRA International Colloquium and Islamic Venture Capital and Private Equity Symposium 2014.
GIFF 2014 will also see the presentation of the Royal Award for Islamic Finance by the King of Malaysia, His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Sultan Badlishah, to an Islamic finance visionary whose achievements and innovation contribute significantly to both the growth of the global economy and social progress of communities around the world. The Royal Award is jointly organised by the Securities Commission and Bank Negara Malaysia under the Malaysia International Islamic Financial Centre (MIFC) initiative.
For more information on GIFF 2014 or to register for the event, please visit www.giff.com.my
