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Register for the Pre Conference masterclass and master the concepts and application of sukuk structures in the market. Issues that will be covered will include the structuring of sukuks and case-studies on past prominent sukuk issues.

Register for the Post Conference masterclass and equip yourself with the knowledge to venture into the sukuk market. Issues that will be covered include the effective management of risks associated with the underlying sukuk structures and floating to fixed rate swaps of sukuks.

A timely conference that fulfilled expectations. From a global fund manager’s perspective it provided a platform for insightful analysis and thought-provoking debate with leading market experts as to the future opportunities for Islamic finance in Asia.

Paul Devonshire, Director, Middle East Clients, Pramerica Real Estate Investors, Delegate at Islamic Finance Asia 2007

I feel that the event organised by IQPC for 2007 is interesting while it has improved from last year because this year we are seeing more market players in the conference that means that it is now being driven practically on the ground rather than academically.

Dr Azmir Agel, Head of Capital Market and Support Services, International Islamic Financial Market, Speaker at Islamic Finance Asia 2007

With the expanded scope of activities in Islamic finance, the sukuk market has fast become an important avenue for fund raising and investment activities. The sukuk market has registered a remarkable growth, increasing at an average annual rate of 40 percent and it is projected to reach a size of $200 billion by 2010. The phenomenal demand for sukuks is further reinforced by excess liquidity in the global financial system and the relatively wider investor base that comprises both the conventional and Islamic investors.

Why attend Sukuk World Asia and not other Islamic finance conferences? The reason is simple. Sukuk World Asia will gather the most relevant industry experts and successful sukuk issuers, to discuss solely on the hottest topic in Islamic Finance – sukuks. It has been specially developed, to equip you with the knowledge and understanding you require to effectively venture into the sukuks market globally. Whether your main focus is to understand the practical considerations and problems you might encounter in the issue of sukuks, clarifying doubts over the financial standards, legal and regulatory procedures of different jurisdictions in the sukuks market or evaluating your investment and business opportunities in sukuks, you cannot afford to miss Sukuk World Asia.

“The global sukuk market is increasing at an astonishing average of 40 per cent per annum, fuelled by record investor numbers turning to Islamic banking. The sukuk allows investors to participate actively and bear the risks which can be minimized” (Dr Mohammed Bakar, Chairman of advisory council, Central Bank of Malaysia)

“Before [the] global credit crunch, bankers had been expecting a bumper 2007 for Islamic bond sales and even better for this year… Five of 13 bankers polled said sales of Islamic bonds, or sukuk, could range between $15B-$18B. Four bankers expected sales at between $12B-$15B... Moody's Investors Service: Gulf sales of sukuk were about $12B last year. Reuters: Gulf investors have raised about $4.3B in sukuk so far this year.” (Gulf Daily News, May 27th)

Leading expert speakers include:

Dato K. Salman Younis Chief Executive Officer Kuwait Finance House	Syed Tariq Husain President and Chief Executive Officer Emirates Global Islamic Bank Limited	Badlisyah Abdul Ghani Chief Executive Officer CIMB Islamic
Khairul Nizam Assistant Secretary General AAOIFI	Ikbal Daredia Managing Director, Head of Capital Markets and Institutional Banking Unicorn Investment Bank	Serdar A Basara President Japan Islamic Finance
Rafe Haneef Managing Director Fajr Capital	Mohammed Tariq Head of Treasury and Investments Islamic Development Bank	Wan Asmadi Wan Ahmad Head of Islamic Capital Markets Aseam Bankers Berhad
Karl E Marietta Deputy Chief Executive Officer Tabreed PJSC	Shafqat Malik Chief Financial Officer Aldar Properties PJSC	Ala Khannak Chief Financial Officer Sorouh Real Estate PJSC
Neeraj Agrawal Finance Director Dana Gas PJSC	Professor Dato Dr Mohd Azmi Omar Deputy Rector (Academic & International Affairs), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance	Professor Dr.Saiful Azhar Rosly Head of Islamic Banking INCEIF Director EON Capital Islamic Bank
Sheikh Esam M Ishaq Chairman, Shari’ah Supervisory Board Investment Dar Bank Of Bahrain Chairman, Shari’ah Supervisory Board First Global Investments	Dr Mohamad Akram Laldin Executive Director International Shari’ah Research Academy (ISRA) Chairman, Shari’ah committee HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad	Dr Rusni Hassan Shari’ah advisor HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad
Dr Abdul Rahim Abdul Rahman Associate Professor, Kulliyyah of Economics & Management Sciences, IIUM Institute of Banking and Finance	Mohamed Firdaus Kader Head of Islamic Ratings RAM Rating Services	Yasuyo Yamazaki Chief Advisor Japan Islamic Finance
Shahid Anwar Vice President of Structured finance and public sector Dubai Islamic Bank