About the Workshop

The global market for Islamic bonds (Sukuk) has experienced a phenomenal growth over the last 5 years, as more and more institutional and private investors see Islamic finance as means to provide liquidity, diversification and sustainable returns.

Sukuk, largely issued by sovereigns and corporates, offer the advantage of fixed returns as opposed to fluctuating returns from other investment vehicles such as equities. The added value that Sukuk offers to the global capital markets is expected to drive their growth and it will progressively match the existing modes of financing conventional debt markets in years to come.

The market demand for Sukuk is facing a rapid increase and the time has come to seize the opportunity to obtain an in-depth understanding of the concepts, reasoning and market acceptance of Sukuk transactions.

The Banking Academy proudly brings you a 2-day programme to address and explore key elements and issues that your bank must know on Sukuk with Brian Kettell  – an internationally recognised author and expert on Islamic banking and finance, with specialisation in Sukuk issues and has worked for Arab Banking Corporation in Bahrain, Citibank, American Express and Shearson Lehman.

Programme takeaways

• outlining the exciting opportunities that Sukuk provide for both issuers and investors.
• the implications of the Sharia’a for analysing the framework within which Sukuk compliancy operates. 
• highlighting  the products and issues involved in the evolution of Islamic capital markets in terms of  the  increasing number and value of the Sukuk issued, the major players, the future of Sukuk, innovative Sukuk deals and best practices.
• the difference and similarities between Sukuk and conventional bonds.
• detailed insights on  the structuring, operation and  performance of Sukuk.
• the role of Sharia’a compliant investment funds.
• Islamic securitisation and the role of Sukuk

Register before 7 March 2008 and enjoy a discount of USD258 per delegate. Secure your seats today!