Brochure Of Islamic Banking & Finance Course

Islamic Banking and Finance

23- 26 May ,2009 Dubai & Abu Dhabi Convenient evening timings

- Need of the hour to enhance career opportunities ♦ ♦ ♦

Islamic Banking is regarded as the fastest growing segment in the banking sector with a growth rate of 20 - 25% per year over the last decade with more than 390 Islamic banks in over 75 countries. Total estimated Islamic financial market - $4 Trillion, current achieved Islamic Banking assets of around $650 billion, and sharia compliant assets of Islamic Investment funds and takaful operators around $350 billion (The Banker and S&P) Current challenge faced by the sector is the unavailability of experts trained in Islamic Banking & Finance.

ISLAMIC BANKING—”Recession-Proof” Banking! Renowned speakers with vast experience in Islamic Banking & Finance. TAKE ADVANTAGE and Enroll now!

Learn from Renowned Experts

♦ Bahrain Islamic Bank realizes net profits of $16m in 1st quarter of 2009 (amieinfo.com)

♦ Sharjah Islamic Bank achieved net profit of $23m in 1st quarter of 2009, 7% increase from last year (amieinfo.com)

♦ Qatar International Islamic Bank has reported 1st quarter profit at QR 136.7m (menafn.com)

Prof. Rodney Wilson, B.Sc, Ph.D Chairman, Academic Committee of the Institute of Islamic Banking and Insurance, London, Consultant to Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB), Director of Postgraduate Studies, Durham University’s School of Government and International Affairs,UK

Dr. El-Tahir, Ph.D, University of London FCIB, FSI, Recent research: Harvard University – Islamic Finance Project, Ex Head of Training, Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX)

Modules* Islamic Economics and Jurisprudence ♦Sharia and Islamic Finance ♦Objectives of Sharia ♦Scope of Sharia

Scenario of Islamic Banking ♦ Growth, relevance and potential of Islamic banking ♦ Islamic Banking vis a vis Conventional banking

Structuring of Islamic Financial Products including ♦ Murabahah ♦ Musharakah ♦ Ijarah

Islamic Accounting & Financial reporting ♦ Financial Accounting standard for Islamic Banks ♦ Assets and liabilities Management in Islamic Banking

Case Studies based on ♦ Islamic Feasibility Report writing ♦ International Trade Finance ♦ Project Finance

Islamic Capital markets ♦ Sukuk ♦ Islamic Investment funds ♦ Venture Capital

*Sessions inclusive but not limited to above modules *

Who Should attend? ♦ Accountants, Auditors & Company Secre- ♦ Government staff taries ♦ Financial and Credit Analysts ♦ Bankers ♦ Company advisors ♦ Finance Executives and Managers ¨ Law- ♦ Business development and strategic planyers

G. Ramakrishnan M.TECH, P.G.D.M.S., M.C. Mgt. I. (U.K.) Executive Vice President, Sharjah Islamic Bank

ning executives

♦ Fund Managers ♦ Insurance specialists ♦ In house Counsel, Lawyers and Consult- ♦ Trainers / University Faculty ants ♦ Students from Commerce, Finance, Eco♦ Professionals nomics and banking stream Partner

Registrations

PINNACLE KNOWLEDGE GROUP

Write to [email protected] ♦Call 04 375 5526

Block 2B, G08 Dubai Knowledge Village, Dubai

♦ CA Sonali (Management Accountant, B.Com.)- 050 919 8124 ♦ Sushma (B.Tech, IITB) 050 919 8914

Phone: +971 4 375 5526 Fax : +971 4 429 3664

Islamic Banking and Finance - Need of the hour to enhance career opportunities ♦ ♦

The Islamic market has become extremely sophisticated as well as increasingly competitive Today, virtually all large Western financial institutions are involved in Islamic finance through different forms of Islamic windows or are involved in marketing of Islamic products ♦ There is plenty of scope for Islamic finance to grow in geometric proportion in another 10 years(Khaleej Times)

About Pinnacle Knowledge Group PKG provides client focused technologically advanced services for high-end knowledge systems. We utilize the specialized knowledge available in academia and facilitate practical implementation in the industry through Continuing Education Programs, Knowledge Process Outsourcing and Management Consultancy. We have reputed, reliable and proven technology partners viz Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay with whom we have executed an MoU dated December 20, 2007 for offering Continuing Education Programme training courses and consultancy in UAE in the presence of seven Deans of the IIT. Since our inception, we have successfully conducted International Editions of the CEP in the form of 4 Programs in Piping Engineering and 1 in Project Management from the IIT, Bombay. 100 participants from 35 international companies benefitted. We have also been the key force behind the introduction of IIT Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) for the first time outside India and in Dubai in April 2008.

Key Benefits of Attending Receive a detailed walkthrough and clear idea on Islamic Banking and Finance within short span of 4 days Take advantage of latest trend in the Banking Sector - Islamic Banking and Finance Examine the continuous evolution, growth and innovation of the Islamic Finance Market Capitalize on the surge in demand for Islamic Banking and Finance Professionals Understand Shariah law and compliances criteria Learn about structuring of a range of Islamic financial products and Islamic accounting standards Explore the functions and role of Islamic Financial Institutions Discover the practical aspects of Islamic Banking through case studies on Shariah compliant projects Gain insight into Sukuk, Islamic Capital markets, Islamic Investment funds and venture capital Develop skills for Islamic Feasibility Report writing Expand your job opportunities Network with the best mind in the industry to find answers to your queries during discussion session

SIGNIFICANT GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR STUDENTS COURSE FEES—USD 1,500/EXTENDED DISCUSSION SESSIONS TO ENHANCE PARTICIPANTS’ UNDERSTANDING CALL US FOR REGISTRATION AND DISCOUNTS On successful completion of this course, all delegates will be awarded a certificate, signed by the speakers from the PINNACLE KNOWLEDGE GROUP

Convenient Timings for working professionals and students May 23, Saturday – Registration - 8:30 am Session- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm May 24-26, Sunday to Tuesday – 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm (Lunch on Saturday and refreshments at appropriate intervals will be served)

PINNACLE KNOWLEDGE GROUP Block 2B, G08 Dubai Knowledge Village, Dubai Phone: +971 4 375 5526 Fax : +971 4 429 3664 www.pinnacleknowledge.com

Islamic Banking and Finance - Need of the hour to enhance career opportunities SPEAKER PROFILES

Professor Rodney Wilson, PhD Prof. Rodney Wilson is BSc. PhD, Director of Postgraduate Studies at Durham University’s School of Government and International Affairs, UK. He currently chairs the academic committee of the Institute of Islamic Banking and Insurance in London and is a consultant to the Islamic Financial Services Board with respect to its Shariah Governance Guidelines. His previous consultancy experience included work for the Islamic Development Bank in Jeddah and the Ministry of Economy and Planning in Riyadh. He has written numerous books and articles on Islamic finance for leading international publishers as well as professional guides. He is currently a Visiting Professor at the Qatar Foundation’s Faculty of Islamic Studies Professor Wilson teaches masters level courses in Islamic economics & finance and supervises PhD students working on Islamic finance. He has acted as the Course Director for Euromoney Legal Training in London, Bahrain, Kuwait, Bangkok and Singapore, and taken courses for the Kuwait Investment Authority, the Commercial Bank of Kuwait, the Arab Banking Corporation, Citibank, HSBC, the Monetary Authority of Singapore and SJ Berwin, the international law firm and private equity specialist.

Dr El-Tahir. PhD Dr El-Tahir, FCIB, FSI, is the Executive Director of Euronile Capital, a specialist think-tank focused on emerging capital markets that provides niche consultancy services. He is a founding member of Prosperitus Capital Partners LLP, a private equity and alternative investments advisory group focused on Shari'ah compliant private equity funds investing in emerging market real estate and infrastructure projects. Prior to joining Euronile Capital, Dr El-Tahir worked for the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in a senior role and assisted in business and product development and as a specialist in research assignments relating to Islamic capital markets. Prior to this role Dr El-Tahir chaired the Islamic Banking department at the Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS). Dr El-Tahir has many years of experience as corporate training consultant and advises on capital market regulations and compliance, outsourced business development, risk management, Islamic structured products and Shari'ah compliant debt-based instruments (Sukuk). His recent industry research has covered GCC financial markets and securitized Sukuk products, recent researches with two distinct academic institutions: Harvard University - Islamic Finance Project, USA, and ICMA, Henley University of Reading, UK. Dr El-Tahir holds a PhD in Banking and Finance from University of London, and was a Research Associate at the esteemed London School of Economics and Political Science from 1995-2001. Dr El-Tahir is currently a Fellow of the International Capital Markets Association (ICMA), Henley University of Reading, UK.

G. Ramakrishnan, M.TECH., P.G.D.M.S., M.C. Mgt. I. (U.K.) Mr. G. Ramakrishnan, is the Executive Vice President & Head of Special Projects, Sharjah Islamic Bank, Head Office. He is a Seasoned Senior Banker with more than 35 years of rich and varied experience in all the fields of Banking (Last 7 years in Islamic Banking). He has been in Senior Management positions in various banks in UAE and India over the last 25 years, to name a few viz the Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Banking Group, Vice President and Head of Prime Business Division, Regional Manager: Credit and Marketing for 166 branches in India. He is the Member of important committees viz, Asset – Liability Committee, Credit Committee, Risk Management Committee and Senior Management Committee. He is a visiting professor for various courses conducted in Banking and Finance by the Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies, Sharjah, UAE including Islamic Banking for the last spanning 20 years. He is an Advisory Board Member in the British University in Dubai for Finance and Banking since 2006 and a Guest speaker in several renowned Universities and colleges for Banking & Islamic Finance. Chartered Accountancy firms and International consultants regularly invite him to deliver lectures on Banking and Finance including Islamic Finance to their staff / clients. Further, he is regularly invited by International events / seminar organizers like Marcas Evans, Jacob Fleming Conferences, etc for speaking on topics relating to banking and finance. PINNACLE KNOWLEDGE GROUP Block 2B, G08 Dubai Knowledge Village, Dubai Phone: +971 4 375 5526 Fax : +971 4 429 3664

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Disclaimer Pinnacle Knowledge Group (PKG) reserves the right to postpone/cancel courses due to unexpected circumstances/insufficient enrollment. Such decisions will be made at least 2 days prior to the start of the course. Registrants will be notified via e-mail/phone. In the event of cancellation by PKG, the candidates will receive a credit of 100% of the course fees paid respectively and this credit can be applied to a future course conducted by PKG within one year from date of cancellation or refunded. Delegates cancellations must be sent to us in writing (letter, fax or email) at least 14 days before the course start date and this voucher would be transferred to other Islamic banking course equivalent to original fee less 10% administration charge,to be held within 6 months of initial application. Candidates who cancel within 14 days or who do not attend, are liable to pay full course fees and no refunds will be given. PKG cannot be held responsible for any expenses incurred or inconvenience caused as a result of any cancellation, postponement or otherwise. PKG reserves the right to alter or modify the advertised speakers or published course content, if necessary.

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