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Afkar ConsultingThe Middle East Business Forum
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Masterclass (UK£250)

A limited number of spaces at this umissable Masterclass are available for thos delegates that make a booking before 1st July 2008.
The Takaful Summit Masterclass is essential for all those looking for an in depth and comprehensive look at the practical issues facing Takaful and Retakaful practitioners. It will especially benefit those seeking expertise in creating a conducive regulatory environment for Takaful and Retakaful to flourish as well as those companies keen to establish best practice and competitive advantage in today's marketplace.
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Takaful / Re-Takaful - The Emerging Growth Story
International Takaful Summit 2008 - Masterclass
14 July 2008, Lovells LLP, Holborn Viaduct, London, UK

09:00 - 10:00   Arrival & Registration & Coffee
   
10:00 AM     Welcoming Remarks
    Peter Taylor
Partner, Lovells, LLP
   
10:15 AM   Session I - The Essence of Takaful
     
    The Basic Concept(s) of Takaful
Dato Mohamed Fadzli
First International Consulting Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
   
    Takaful Ta'awuni and its Implementation
Mufti Abdulkadir Barkatulla
Independent Shari'ah Scholar
     
11:15 AM   Session II -Regulatory and Market Entry Issues
     
    Insurance & Takaful in UK Financial Services Parlance
Niche Market Openings - Friendly Societies; Discretionary Mutuals
Anne Foster
Solicitor, Lovells LLP
   
    Passporting across the EU
Compliance with the FSA Threshold Conditions
Colin Smith
Director, Regulatory, Compliance and Operational Support, Hansen Young Limited
   
12:15 PM     Lunch & Zuhr
   
2:00 PM   Session III - Takaful Models
     
    Takaful Models From Around the World
Mohammed Khan
Director, Price Waterhouse Coopers
   
    The Challenges of Takaful - Steering Between Ideals and Commercial Viability
Zainal Abidin Mohamed Kassim
Principal Actuary, Mercer Zainal Consulting Sdn Bhd
   
3:00 PM     Coffee Break
   
3:15 PM   Session IV -Asset Management For Takaful Companies
     
    Pertinent Issues Related to Asset Allocation in Takaful / Re-Takaful Companies
Ajmal Bhatty
CEO Takaful, Tokio Marine Middle East, Dubai
   
    Towards Efficient Asset Allocation in Takaful Companies
Ghazal Zahid Khan & M Iqbal Asaria
     
4:00 PM   Session V -Product Innovation & Marketing
     
    Reflections on Takaful Penetration Rates in Malaysia
Mustafa Hamat
Visiting Scholar, IIU, Malaysia
   
    Lessons from Marketing of Islamic Financial Products in the UK
Afkar Consulting Ltd
   
04:15 PM   End of Masterclass
   

Masterclass at The International Takaful Summit 2008
The International Takaful Summit 2008 featuring a cutting edge Masterclass, leading industry insight and presentations and the International Takaful Awards will take place at the Jumeirah Carlton Towers, London UK, 14th - 16th July 2008. The programme and venue may be subject to change and at the discretion of the organisers. Admittance to the Summit and related proceedings is by invitation only

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