The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and SBF’s Middle East Business Group (MEBG), in collaboration with industry players, are pleased to present the Islamic Banking and Finance Seminar 2011, which aims to help our business community:
Understand Islamic Finance as an alternative to conventional financing for businesses for both Muslims and non Muslims
Raise the awareness and acceptance amongst local corporations of Islamic financial products and services; and
Provide a platform to discuss their concerns in relation to participating in this form of alternative financing.
Key topics covered in the session include:
What are the Principles of Islamic Finance?
What are the Differences between Conventional Banking and Islamic Financing?
Why should companies consider Islamic Finance? What are the Benefits of Islamic Finance?
How do companies ensure that their business is Syariah-compliant?
How is the Tax and Legal environment for Islamic Financing different from Conventional Banking?
About Islamic Finance
A form of alternative financing
Based on economic activities that are compliant with Syariah Law (religious law of Islam)
Transparent, socially responsible and ethically sound
Offers increased liquidity through access to a new and growing pool of investors
Raise their business profile as they penetrate new markets in Asia and the Middle East.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Time
Details
9:00am
Registration
9:30am
Welcome Remarks by SBF
9:40am
Opening Remarks by MAS
9:50am
Overview and Background of Islamic Finance
10:10am
Introduction to Islamic Finance Products
10:30am
Break
11.00am
Tax and Legal Considerations of Islamic Finance
11.40am
Panel Discussion And Case Studies
“Islamic Finance as an Alternative Financing Strategy for Business”
Due to limited capacity, attendance will be limited to a maximum of 2 persons per company.
No withdrawal upon registration but a replacement is allowed.
Confirmation of your registration will be emailed to your company. Admission shall be allowed only upon presentation of the confirmation from SBF.
Non-SBF members, please mail this registration form with a cheque to SBF. Cheque should be made payable to “Singapore Business Federation”. Please write the Ref No., company's name and participant’s name at the back of the cheque. Confirmation will be emailed to your company upon receipt of full payment. We regret that no refund will be made for cancellation or non-attendance. Full fees will be charged for cancellation and non-attendance.
