Geographical frontiers in Islamic finance are being expanded. Malaysia has the most developed sukuk market, but many countries in Asia such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, and India all aspire to develop their Islamic capabilities.

Competition to become the next Islamic finance hub may lead to cooperation to evolve Asia’s regional role in Islamic finance.

At the same time, Islamic financial products are becoming more innovative and new asset classes are continuously being launched to capitalise on this booming market fuelled by the oil-rich Middle East.

This is an extremely exciting time for Islamic finance, and we are positioned to equip you with the latest insights and networking opportunities in this rapidly growing industry. Euromoney Seminars’ 5th Annual Islamic Finance Asia Summit 2008 is THE event for Islamic finance professionals in Asia.

Come and hear the most senior and distinguished representatives from across the region debate the most pressing issues. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to engage them on the challenges of how to move the Islamic finance industry forward.

Some key issues from our comprehensive agenda include:

- How do we strengthen ties between the GCC and Asia?
- Country focus on Malaysia, Singapore, Greater China, and Japan
- Heads of Islamic finance roundtable
- Shariah open forum
- Trends in Islamic finance liquidity management
- Where are the next hot spots for Islamic project finance in Asia?
- Is the market keeping up with the increasing demand for Islamic wealth management?
- Structured products and derivatives in Islamic finance – innovation or adaptation?

Featuring the following key speakers: