The presentation focused on Islamic Finance with particular attention to sukuk. It provided an overview of key principles (Riba, Gharar, Maysir, Haram), structures (Murabaha, Ijara, Wakala), sukuk, Islamic repos and relevant case studies of various transactions.
Speakers:
– Michael P. Grifferty – President of the Bond and Sukuk Association, UAE based the industry association representing the Arabian Gulf fixed income market;
– Debashis Dey – Partner – International Capital Markets, Clifford Chance UAE; advising on such transactions like sukuk issues by the Republic of Turkey or Jebel Ali Free Zone.
– Alex Armstrong – Director – FI & Structured Finance, QInvest; focusing on structured finance products and development of new products;
– Hani Ibrahim, Director – Debt Capital Markets, QInvest; focusing on the syndication and Islamic capital markets.