EPICENTRE - Islamic Finance. Ready to Finance A Greener World

September 2014 / Zulkaedah 1435H Growing global concerns for achieving sustainable and environment-friendly development has led to a sharp uptake in green projects. The likes of the World Bank, European Commission, United Nations Environment Programme and other international agencies have all championed the cause for achieving a cleaner, resilient and sustainable world economic ecosystem. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS: Global Islamic Finance Forum 2014 The Global Islamic Finance Forum (GIFF) 2014 marks the first time the Islamic finance industry was given the opportunity to organise the forum. As the industry’s stakeholders gather at this year’s instalment of the forum, its organiser Association of Islamic Banking Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM) believes the industry-led event provides the premier platform to address the pertinent issues confronting Islamic finance. Themed ‘Marketplace for Global Linkages’, GIFF 2014 brings together more than 100 global thought leaders to discuss issues, challenges and opportunities to further expand the industry’s reach in emerging and developed markets. Highlights: Welcoming Remarks By Dato’ Mohd Redza Shah Abdul Wahid President Association Of Islamic Banking Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM) at GIFF2014 Keynote Address By Governor At The GIFF 2014 - “Into The Next Chapter: Transformative Changes To Strengthen Industry Linkage With The Real Economy Conferment Of “Emas” Status For MEXIM’s Sukuk BLME Expands Global Private Banking Offering Through Partnership In Malaysia U.S. Investment Firm Ameriprise Financial Optimistic On Long-Term Potential Of Islamic Finance UK Islamic Finance Reverse Roadshow at Global Islamic Finance Forum 2014 Welcome Remarks By Dato' Dr Nik Ramlah Mahmood Deputy Chief Executive, SC Malaysia At International Islamic Capital Market Forum Leadership sessions by INCEIF at GIFF2014 Marketplace For Global Linkages - insights from the Bloomberg interview Bloomberg gathers insights from Islamic finance experts and thought leaders on the internationalisation of Islamic finance at the Global Islamic Finance Forum 2014. The Royal Award for Islamic Finance The Royal Award for Islamic Finance is a distinctive Award recognising leaders and visionaries who inspire others to create a positive impact in the world through the shared values and principles of Islamic finance. The Award is presented by His Majesty, the King of Malaysia. Awarded every two years, The Royal Award is jointly organised by Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), under the Malaysia International Islamic Financial Centre (MIFC) initiative, with focus on the three values of inclusiveness, innovation and independence. Highlights: The Royal Award for Islamic Finance 2014 Presented to Founding Member of Malaysia’s First Islamic Bank Speech by Tun Musa Hitam at The Royal Award For Islamic Finance 2014 At Gala Dinner & Award Ceremony Acceptance Speech By Award Recipient Of The Royal Award For Islamic Finance 2014 - Dato Dr Abdul Halim Ismail Public Lecture By Dato Dr Abdul Halim Ismail, Award Recipient Of The Royal Award For Islamic Finance 2014 At The GIFF 2014 Khazanah Issues USD500 Million Mudarabah-Murabahah Exchangeable Sukuk Priced at Negative Yield Khazanah Nasional Berhad successfully priced a benchmark USD500 million (RM1.59 billion) exchangeable sukuk to be issued via its Labuan incorporated independent special purpose company, Cahaya Capital Ltd. READ MORE HERE Please log on to www.mifc.com or call +603 26923481 for more information. Copyright © 2014 Bank Negara Malaysia. All rights reserved. DISCLAIMER :The copyright and any other rights in the selection, coordination, arrangement and enhancement of the information in this electronic newsletter are owned by Bank Negara Malaysia. No part of this electronic newsletter may be modified, reproduced or published without prior permission in writing from Bank Negara Malaysia and the relevant copyright owner. Although every effort has been made to ensure the timeliness, accuracy, adequacy and completeness of this electronic newsletter, Bank Negara Malaysia accepts no responsibility or liability for errors or omissions, if any. The information contained in this electronic newsletter is only up-to-date at the time of transmission, and is not exhaustive and may be updated from time to time on the website: www.mifc.com. Bank Negara Malaysia shall not be liable for loss or damage caused by viruses transmitted by this electronic newsletter. Bank Negara Malaysia is not responsible for any unauthorised changes made to the information in this electronic newsletter or for the effect of such changes. Bank Negara Malaysia appreciates any feedback or suggestions for improvement.