Opening Keynote Address: HE Mr. Tayyib Erdogan, Prime Minister Of Turkey

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1 26-29 May 2008, Çirağan Palace Kempinski, Istanbul, Opening Keynote Address: HE Mr. Tayyib Erdogan, Prime Minister Of Rushdi Siddiqui Alka Banerjee Rainer Greiger Hari Bhambra Paul Homsy Huseyin Erkan Global Head Islamic Indexes, Dow Jones VP Global Index Management & Chairperson S&P/ Citigroup Equity Indices, Standard and Poors Deputy Director General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Senior Partner, Praesidium LLP CEO Crescent Asset Management Chairman and CEO Istanbul Stock Exchange Rainer Greiger, Deputy Director General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), France Kavilash Chawla, Principal, Nur Advisors, USA Sheikh Nizam Yaquby, Shari ah Scholar, Bahrain Christian Mouchbahani, CEO, Jefferies Middle East and North Africa, UAE Dr. Angelo Venardos, Executive Director, Heritage Fiduciary Services, Singapore Iad Georges Boustany, Managing Director, BSEC, Lebanon Güler Manisali Darman, Principal, GMD Global Advisors, Isaac Fokuo, Principal, Botho Advisory Group, USA Khalid Yousaf, Managing Director, International Holdings Group (IHG), UAE Paul C Homsy, CEO, Crescent Asset Management, USA Baljeet Kaur Grewal, Chief Group Economist, Kuwait Finance House (KFH), Malaysia Rushdi Siddiqui, Global Head Islamic Indexes, Dow Jones, USA Alka Banerjee, VP Global Index Management & Chairperson S&P/ Citigroup Equity Indices, Standard and Poors, USA Dr Omar Kamal, Investment Group Head, Al Salam Bank, Bahrain Yunus Nacar, General Manager, Türkiye Finans Katilim Bankasi, Sohail Jaffer, Partner, FWU Group, Luxemburg Edmond D. Villani, Director, Crescent Asset Management, USA Mete Ikiz, Assistant General Manager, Unicorn Capital, Kerim Alain Bertrand, ISI Emerging Markets, Fares Mourad, Global Head Islamic Investments, Credit Suisse, Switzerland Dr Mohammed Daud Bakar, President & CEO, International Institute of Islamic Finance, Malaysia Professor Dr Yusuf Ziya IRBEÇ, Member of European Union Commission To the Turkish Parliament, Hüseyin ERKAN, Chairman and CEO, Istanbul Stock Exchange, A. Ender ÇOLAK, Vice Chairman, Capital Markets Board, Dr. Adnan BÜYÜKDENIZ, CEO, Albaraka Türk Participation Bank, Nick Lodge, Managing Director, Siraj Capital, UAE Yahya Jalil, Head of Private Equity & SVP, The National Investor (TNI), UAE Dimitry Blasi, Head of Investment, Khaleeji Commercial Bank, Bahrain Dr. Engku Rabiah Adawiah, Private Law Department, International Islamic University, Malaysia Ayman Khaleq, Partner, Vinson & Elkins, UAE Professor Dr Alexander Ressos, International Offshore Finance Lawyer, Jersey/Channel Islands Peter Ohnemus, CEO and President, ASSET4, Switzerland Dr Monzer Kahf, Shari ah Scholar, USA Ikbal Daredia Managing Director, Head of Capital Markets & Institutional Banking, Unicorn Investment Bank, Bahrain Andreas Jobst, Monetary and Capital Markets Department (MCM), International Monetary Fund (IMF), USA Plus! Interactive - Practical Workshops Plus! Exclusive Launch Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsor Associate Sponsor Strategic Partner Official Regional Business Newspaper Media Partners Official Islamic News Portal Organised by:

2 2008 is predicted to be an exciting year for Islamic finance. With substantial innovation, increasing competition and strong growth in key markets and product segments, the industry is becoming truly global with increased interest and opportunities in non-islamic jurisdictions. Leaders In Islamic Finance will bring together the individuals and institutions that drive the industry on an international level in a unique location: Istanbul, ; the place where East meets West! The only global leadership Islamic finance conference in the world The only Islamic finance conference designed by the industry for the industry by an elite international advisory board The only Islamic finance conference which provides a platform for the innovations and developments the industry REALLY needs Leaders In Islamic Finance Attendee Profile Leaders In Islamic Finance is a global event that will be attracting attendees from around the world! You will meet: Chairmen Board Directors Fund Managers International Bankers Presidents Economists Investment Bankers Project Finance Executives Government Ministries Scholars Corporate Bankers Bond and Sukuk Managers Vice Presidents Secretary Generals Private Equity Executives Risk Managers CEOs Stock Exchange Executives Lawyers and Legal Advisors Treasurers CFOs Financial Analysts Insurance and Takaful Experts Regulators Asset Managers Emerging Market Specialists Exclusive LAUNCH! Leaders In Islamic Finance is proud to be part of one of the most important developments for the industry: The Launch of the Centre for Innovation In Islamic Finance CIIF will provide a global platform for the Islamic finance industry to invest in innovation The CIIF Scholarship Fund The CIIF Research Grants The CIIF Symposia Elite International Advisory board Leaders In Islamic Finance would like to thank our elite advisory board for their contribution in the development of this event Professor Dr Yusuf Ziya IRBEÇ, Member of European Union Commission To the Turkish Parliament, Rushdi Siddiqui, Global Head Islamic Indexes, Dow Jones, USA Dr Omar Kamal, Executive Vice President/ Investment Group Head, Al Salam Bank, Bahrain Fares Mourad, Global Head Islamic Investment Banking, Credit Suisse, Switzerland Dr Angelo Venardos, Executive Director, Heritage Fiduciary Services, Singapore Güler Manisali Darman, Principal, GMD Global Advisors, Join the Leaders In Islamic Finance in Istanbul, and be a part of forming the future of the Islamic Finance industry!

3 Day One Tuesday, 27 May :00 Registration And Coffee - Registration host 13:00 Lunch Break sponsored by 08:45 Chairman s Opening Remarks 14:15 Keynote Address Leading Emerging Islamic Finance Markets 09:00 Opening Keynote Address HE Mr Tayyib Erdogan, Prime Minister, 09:30 Keynote Address Leading Cross Country Financial Markets 10:00 Panel Session: Islamic Finance In : Past, Present And Future Islamic finance in GCC, Malaysian or European model? WTO impact on the financial sector Role of conventional financial institutions in development of Islamic finance in What is leading Islamic finance - retail, corporate or merchant/investment? Specific business opportunities the dynamic Turkish market provides for international Islamic institutions Professor Dr Yusuf Ziya IRBEÇ, Member of European Union Commission To the Turkish Parliament, Hüseyin ERKAN, Chairman and CEO, Istanbul Stock Exchange, A. Ender ÇOLAK, Vice Chairman, Capital Markets Board, Dr. Adnan BÜYÜKDENIZ, CEO, Albaraka Türk Participation Bank, 11:00 Networking And Refreshments Break 11:30 Keynote Address Leading Islamic Finance Across Borders 12:00 Panel Session: Global Expansion And the Implications On A Geo-Political Level What is the development potential in non-islamic countries? Regulating Islamic finance in non-islamic jurisdictions an ongoing challenge Macro economic and global aspects of Islamic finance having a broad impact on economic growth of emerging economies What challenges and opportunities lie ahead? What are the implications for conventional banks? Can Islamic Finance support and follow the international finance and trade requirements dictated by the globalisation of the market? Will Islamic financial institutions remain true to their Islamic principles regardless of the environment and market needs? The Socio-political factors behind Islamic finance Rainer Greiger, Deputy Director General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), France Husein Al Qemzy, CEO, Noor Islamic Bank, UAE Sheikh Nizam Yaquby, Shari ah Scholar, Bahrain Kavilash Chawla, Principal, Nur Advisors, USA 14:45 Panel Session: Identifying The Emerging Markets In The Islamic Finance Arena Conflicting regional legislation analyzing the effect on the growth of Islamic Banking in Europe Do the banking and finance leaders in Europe have a clear vision of the industry and the new priorities that have emerged? Christian Mouchbahani, CEO, Jefferies Middle East and North Africa, UAE Dr. Angelo Venardos, Executive Director, Heritage Fiduciary Services, Singapore Iad Georges Boustany, Managing Director, BSEC, Lebanon Kerim Alain Bertrand, ISI Emerging Markets, 15:30 Islamic Finance and Greater Economic Development Projects In Emerging Markets Macro Socio-economic Islamic Project Financing Raising capital Legal structures in syndicate financing Mr. Yunus Nacar, General Manager, Türkiye Finans Katilim Bankasi, Güler Manisali Darman, Principal, GMD Global Advisors, Isaac Fokuo, Principal, Botho Advisory Group, USA Khalid Yousaf, Managing Director, International Holdings Group (IHG), UAE 16:15 Networking And Refreshment Break 16:30 Panel Session - Exploring The Potential In Global Markets: Funds And New Product Developments Identifying international customer needs Building a comprehensive range of Shari ah-compliant funds Ensuring high yield in a low yield environment Cross Country Opportunities The US Europe The Middle East Asia Paul C Homsy, CEO, Crescent Asset Management, USA Rushdi Siddiqui, Global Head Islamic Indexes, Dow Jones, USA Alka Banerjee, VP Global Index Management & Chairperson S&P/ Citigroup Equity Indices, Standard and Poors, USA Baljeet Kaur Grewal, Chief Group Economist, Kuwait Finance House (KFH), Malaysia 17:30 Close of Day One 19:00 Gala Dinner

4 Day Two Wednesday, 28 May :45 Chairman s Opening Remarks Mete Ikiz, Assistant General Manager, Unicorn Capital, 12:30 Case Study: Islamic Finance in Islamic Secular Markets Hari Bhambra, Senior Partner, Praesidium LLP, UAE 09:00 Keynote Address Leading Standardisation In Islamic Finance 13:00 Lunch Break 09:30 Panel Session - Ensuring Standardisation Of Islamic Finance In The Global Marketplace and The Role Of Shari ah Rulings In The Standardization Process What challenges will the market face if this is not achieved? Short term Long term The necessary steps to achieving global standards in Islamic Finance Agreement Consensus Standards Obstacles to standardization and solutions to overcome them Interpreting and applying the Shari ah law beyond the Middle East Which interpretation of Shari ah should be adopted and when? Differences of laws and jurisdictions Need for disconnecting Shari ah counseling from board level management Regulating External Shari ah auditing Identifying the areas of necessary standardization Future direction of standardisation in Shari ah financial rulings 14:15 Panel Session - Where Do the Opportunities Lie for Islamic Investment Products? REITs Private Equity Venture Capital Hedge Funds Commodity Funds What are the limitations? How can the obstacles be overcome? What is the range of opportunities in the Middle East? Underlying risks and potential rewards Edmond D. Villani, Director, Crescent Asset Management, USA Nick Lodge, Managing Director, Siraj Capital, UAE Yahya Jalil, Head of Private Equity & SVP, The National Investor (TNI), UAE Dimitry Blasi, Head of Investment, Khaleeji Commercial Bank, Bahrain Dr. Engku Rabiah Adawiah, Private Law Department, International Islamic University, Malaysia Peter Ohnemus, CEO and President, ASSET4, Switzerland 15:15 Special Focus: Sovereign Bonds- The Role of Islamic Finance Hari Bhambra, Senior Partner, Praesidium LLP, UAE Dr Nik Ramlah Mahmood, Senior Executive Director Strategy & Development, Malaysian Securities Commission, Malaysia Dr. Monzer Kahf, Shari ah Scholar, USA Rushdi Siddiqui, Global Head Islamic Indexes, Dow Jones, USA Dr Aznan Bin Hasan, Member Shari ah Advisory Board, Central Bank of Malaysia, Malaysia 10:30 Networking and Refreshment Break 11:00 Keynote Address Leading Islamic Investment Banking Across Continents 11:30 Panel Session - Why Do Islamic Structures Appeal To Investors? Are we witnessing a shift to Islamic Structures, especially from non-islamic entities? What features and structures can be replicated into Islamic transactions and why? Are the ethical aspects of Islamic Finance a key driver in issuing new products? Examining the structures in detail: The different considerations for Islamic structures The types of assets that can be structures under the Shari ah Dr Omar Kamal, Investment Group Head, Al Salam Bank, Bahrain Fares Mourad, Global Head Islamic Investments, Credit Suisse, Switzerland Dr Mohammed Daud Bakar, President & CEO, International Institute of Islamic Finance, Malaysia 15:45 Networking And Refreshment Break 16:00 Keynote Address Leading The Legal Angle Of Islamic Finance 16:30 Panel Session - Legal Considerations Affecting The "Export" Of Islamic Asset- Backed Products Structuring Asset Backed Securities In Non-Islamic Jurisdictions Private Equity : Acceptable leverage ratios Control Transparency Documentation Enabling flow of funds from the Middle East to non-islamic jurisdictions How can the right product be marketed and be understood by investors combining the Shari ah with regional law Andreas Jobst, Monetary and Capital Markets Department (MCM), International Monetary Fund (IMF), USA Ayman Khaleq, Partner, Vinson & Elkins, UAE Professor Dr Alexander Ressos, International Offshore Finance Lawyer, Jersey/Channel Islands 17:30 Open Discussion: Leading The Way What Lies Ahead For Islamic Finance Worldwide Opportunities & Challenges 18:00 Chairman s Closing Remarks End Of Summit

5 Pre - Summit Workshop Monday, 26 May 2008 Workshop A: Innovations In Structuring Sukuk Workshop leader: Ikbal Daredia, Managing Director, Head of Capital Markets & Institutional Banking, Unicorn Investment Bank, Bahrain Post - Summit Workshop Thursday, 29 May 2008 Workshop B: Structuring Islamic Investment Products In Non-Islamic Jurisdictions Workshop Leader: Dr Monzer Kahf, Shari ah Scholar, USA Plus Special Focus Workshop! Financing Infrastructure Projects In Through Islamic Finance Sponsorship Opportunities: Leaders In Islamic Finance offers the key players in the market the opportunity to raise their corporate image through strategic sponsorship and support of the event. 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