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2nd Annual Islamic Fintech Leaders Summit 2022-2
2nd Annual Islamic Fintech Leaders Summit 2022-2
2ND ANNUAL
ISLAMIC FINTECH
LEADERS SUMMIT
21 & 22 SEPTEMBER 2022
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EVENT OVERVIEW
Now in its 2nd year, Islamic FinTech Leaders Summit returns in-person.
Over 2 days, you can meet the global leaders from Islamic banks,
regulators, venture capitalists, accelerators, startup entrepreneurs and
sharia scholars who are driving the global Islamic financial technology
industry forward.
This year’s event will assess key topics including digital economy and
technological advancement, digital transformation in banking and
finance, digital only Banks (Neo banks), Shariah governance of fintech,
blockchain and tokenization, sustainability and social finance.
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Digitalization and Transformation.
GEOGRAPHICAL BREAKDOWN
SALIM IBRAHIM SALMAN | VICE PRESIDENT - TECHNOLOGY & STRATEGY, NAGOYA INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT LTD
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TRANSFORMATION INSPIRATION
Maximise your digital Hear from CEO, CIO, CxOs at major
transformation opportunity by financial institutions, challengers
learning from global leaders. and fintechs as well as disruptors.
Who Should
Attend
Investors
BILLY
STELLJES
Asia Pacific Islamic Philanthropy Officer | UNHCR,
Malaysia
CONFERENCE DAY ONE: WEDNESDAY | 21 SEPTEMBER 2022
08:30 Registration And Welcome | Day One 11:45 The Geopolitical Impact Of Digital Currencies
09:00 Keynote: Innovation And Investment in Malaysia's Digital Economy And Finance Ecosystem
12:15 Blockchain Expert Talk
09:15 Regulators Talk Halal Blockchain Ecosystem, DeFi and Metaverse: What Are They? And How Far Are We From
Realising The Promises Behind These Futuristic Systems?
The Integration Of Regtech And Fintech For A Resilient Islamic Digital Economy
Blockchain is argued to bring value to all types of industries by enhancing governance and transparency. DeFi promises to
Policymakers globally have embraced fintech development to promote innovation and growth of the digital economy. Yet, it is well democratise financing Metaverse is creating a brand-new world which brings the real physical world and the virtual world together.
established that digital transformation creates challenges to balance innovations with safeguarding competition, financial stability Yet, there are a lot of hips around these terms which makes differentiating between the current state of development and the
and consumer protection. To respond to these challenges, an increasing number of regtech solutions are emerging to enable a more futuristic visions an extremely difficult job. This panel is dedicated to:
efficient and effective risk management. Regulators are transforming their organisations leveraging on the intelligent data - Clarify the recent developments of the Halal blockchain ecosystem
processing, the automation of regulatory reporting and processes, and the integration of fintech solutions. This panel will discuss - Discuss the Shariah issues surrounding the current practices
policies to navigate a complex financial system and create a more conducive fintech environment. It also examines the current - The applications for halal industry and Islamic finance in particular.
trends and development in RegTech. Panellists will assess the current state and explore the potentials for better compliance, risk
mitigation and fraud prevention. They will also discuss data protection and deliberate the policies required for robust cross-border PANELLISTS
data exchange.
FARAH JAAFAR CROSSBY | Chief Communication Officer & MD, Fusang, Malaysia
PANELLISTS DR HAZIK MOHAMED | Founder & Managing Director, Stellar Consulting Group, Singapore
MOHAMMED OBAIDULLAH | Founder Chairman, IBF Net, Indonesia
RUSLENA RAMLI | Director Islamic Digital Economy, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysia
DR TARIK AKIN | Head Participation Finance, Finance Office, Presidency of Turkey
REPRESENTATIVE | Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) 13:00 Luncheon
REPRESENTATIVE | Indonesia Financial Service Authority (OJK)
14:45 Building Blocks Of Digital Banks 16:45 Investment And Funding In An Ever Evolving Fintech Landscape
FireSide-Chat: Islamic Digital Banks in Action Governments including Malaysia has identified Islamic fintech as a strategic avenue to further bolster its global Islamic economic
standing and as a source of economic growth. However, establishing a vibrant supportive ecosystem is a collaborative exercise
Digital banks are perceived as a solution to bring more financial products to meet the unmet financial needs. It is hoped that it involving many moving components, with funding as an instrumental factor of success for any start-ups. This panel will gather
brings more personalised financial management tools. It is supposed to bring credit scoring based on alternative data to facilitate leading VCs, P2P and Crowdfunding experts discussing:
lending to those with limited credit history and hence it shall increase access to finance and bring more convenience. This panel - Current state of economy of the funding and investment trends/challenges
brings experts involved with the new players together with experts and practitioners from other jurisdictions to share knowledge - What major themes will dominate Asia-Pacific headlines over the next two to three years?
and experience and exchange views regarding the opportunities and challenges. - What are the other options beyond PE&VC for Islamic fintech startups?
MODERATOR PANELLISTS
DR MOHAMED ASHRAF IQBAL | Founder & CEO, MindSpring, Malaysia TUNKU DANNY NASAIFUDDIN MUDZAFFAR | CEO, microLEAP
ABDULLAH HIDAYAT MOHAMAD | Co-Founder & Executive Director, Ficus VC
PANELLISTS
RAFIZA GHAZALI | Director Digital Banking, KAF Investment Bank
ABDULLO KURBANOV | Co-Founder & CEO, Alif Bank 17:15 Startup Talks
The Future Of Digital Payments Between The Integration Of Digital Identities And The Increasing
15:15 Networking Break And Showcase Concerns On Data Privacy And Security
FINTECH100 Startup Demostage Payment solutions is by far the largest fintech vertical with increasing developments and high competition. Seamless user
experience and e-payment integrations became today part and partial of any fintech solution, e-commerce or any digital product
Attendees will join together for networking, whilst hearing from and meeting our next batch of inspirational startup founders from offerings. Yet, there are many concerns regarding the security side of it. This session will feature panel discussion by distinguished
across the globe. speakers on the opportunities and challenges arising from the latest developments in the payments landscape at local and global
levels. Panellists will also deliberate on how the various stakeholders in the payment ecosystem can leverage on such market
developments to reap the benefits of greater efficiency, productivity and competitiveness.
FINTECH100 (FOUNDERS / INVESTORS)
PANELLISTS
SYED OMAR ALMOHDZAR | Founder & CEO | Mesinkira
15:45 Startup Talks
Islamic Fintech Startups Beyond Borders: Challenges, Success Stories And Lessons Learned 17:45 Closing Remarks By Chairman
To reach the desired efficiency, it’s crucial for any fintech startup to expand beyond the local market where it can leverage on the
developed software and the gained technical know-how. Islamic fintech startups are no exception. Yet, with the limited funds
available, scarce talents, and absence of globally standardised Shari’ah governance framework for Islamic fintech, penetration of the
global market is not an easy mission.
This session brings top leaders fintech startup founders who choose to play internationally and expand worldwide rapidly. They will
share their failures and success, the challenges and opportunities attached to adopting such strategy .
PANELLISTS
UMAR MUNSHI | Co-Founder, Ethis Group
PROF. ALAA GUIDARA | Managing Director of Finispia
HARZA SANDITYO | COO & Co-Founder, ALAMI, Indonesia
PANELLISTS
DR. KINAN SALIM | Project Lead, i-Connect Fintech in Islamic Fintech
CONFERENCE DAY TWO: THURSDAY | 22 SEPTEMBER 2022
08:30 Registration And Welcome | Day Two 12:15 Shari’ah Scholars Talk
Islamic Fintech And Maqasid Shari’ah: Finding The Right Compass
08:50 Chairperson’s Opening Address While fintech has rapidly grown during the last five years, Shariah compliant fintech solutions are catching up fast. However, while any
finance solution shall be Shariah compliant, a question remains on the added value of such solutions. This session brings top class
Sharia scholar and Islamic fintech thought leaders to discuss and address such important questions:
FINTECH & SUSTAINABILITY - Do we need more Shariah compliant Buy Now Pay Later and credit applications?
- Does such an application encourage people to spend more than needed? Or they are necessary developments and enhancing the
quality of life of Muslims?
09:00 Keynote: Sky's (Not) The Limit - Breakthrough Innovation In Fintech For Economic Inclusion - Is it possible to create a roadmap for digital islamic finance solutions to better serve communities and be closer to the Shariah objects?
MODERATOR
09:15 Sustainability Experts Talk ASST. PROF. DR. ZIYAAD MAHOMED | Centre of Excellence in Islamic Social Finance, INCEIF University | HSBC Amanah Malaysia
The Convergence Between Islamic Fintech & Sustainability: What Are The Required Policies &
PANELLISTS
How To Build Up Effective Policies And Strategies
FARRUKH RAZA | Chairman AAOIFI Governance & Ethics Board, UK
The adoption of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and the trend of integrating it in the financial system are seen by Islamic
finance industry from two different angles; as a key global movement from which Islamic finance can learn from, and as an area in which DATUK PROF. DR. MOHAMAD AKRAM LALDIN | Shari’ah Board Member, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) | Executive Director, ISRA RMC
the Islamic finance community can meaningfully contribute to. This session will discuss this topic in depth, helping the delegates to ENGKU PROF RABIA ADWIAH ENGKU ALI | Member Shariah Board BNM & Security Commission Malaysia
understand the pressing environmental and social challenges and their links with the financial system. Panellists will further discuss
how governments, supporting institutions, startups and fintech players can drive the development of solid sustainability strategies.
Panelists will also highlight the relevant developments and share real-life successful initiatives that can help delegates in defining 12:30 Presentation: Shariah Governance Of Fintech - AAOIFI Plans
sustainable strategies that contribute to the achievement of the Shariah objective and the United Nations' SDGs.
10:00 C-Level Chat: Traditional Banks, DeFi, Fintechs, Neo Banks And Digital Banks 14:00 Workshop A Workshop B
Powering Financial Inclusion Through Islamic Finance: How Major Players Are Leading it? Building Blocks Of A Bank: How To Build A Getting Started In Digital Assets And The
Bank Tokenisation Revolution
10:45 Digital Transformation In Islamic Social Finance Sector When we think of banks, we think of institutions in This workshop is divided into two sessions.In the first
skyscrapers that are decades, or even centuries, old. This session, we will delve into the benefits of holding digital
There is no doubt that digilization increases the effectiveness of the Islamic social finance programs. Technology expands access to workshop introduces startup entrepreneurs who have assets as opposed to traditional asset classes, as well as
social goods and services, increasing the reach out to funds as well as beneficiaries. Cardless payment solutions, Big data analysis, built their own banks. They’ll share with us the lightbulb tips and advice for institutional investors to navigate this
and Artificial Intelligence are among a wide range of technologies that can benefit all types of Islamic Social finance institutions such moment that sparked their big vision and the importance constantly evolving market. In the second session, we
as Zakat and Waqf. This session discusses the development in this sector. of things like understanding their customer and a explore the world of asset tokenisation, which is touted as
world-class team. a game-changer to disrupt the current financial system.
PANELLISTS
BILLY STELLJES | Asia Pacific Islamic Philanthropy Officer UNHCR, Malaysia 15:15 Networking Break
SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE | BAZNAS
SPEAKER
UMAR OSENI | CEO, The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM)
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