Opalesque Islamic Finance Intelligence - 31st May 2010
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Opalesque Islamic Finance Intelligence
31. May 2010To view an online version of this newsletter, please click:
http://www.opalesque.com/opOIFI11/Newsletter_OIFI_05312010.html
(recommended!)Welcome to the
ninth issue of Opalesque Islamic Finance Intelligence, it's a busy edition! We
touch on equity screening in our editorial section, while the Featured Resource
covers multimedia and interactive sources. The Featured Structure section has
Nikan analyzing how successive parallel Murabahas can be used to
construct a Profit Rate Swap.
Lex Islamicus hears from Hakimah Yaacob and Edib Smolo, both from the International Shari’ah Research Academy (ISRA), as they dissect the approach taken by Enlgish courts
towards Islamic finance contracts. Furthermore, the Kulliyyah Korner hears from
Ezry Fahmy, Jhordy Kashoogie and Asim Anwar Kamal who co-authored a study on the
relationship between Shariah compliant structures and the Maqasid al-Shari'ah.As part of our ongoing survey (The Islamic Window) Joy Abdullah delves into the perception of Islamic finance, particularly from outside of the industry. This is
complemented in the Industry Snapshot by Deloitte's David Vicary who provides
his views on the importance of education and financial literacy. Our Opinion
Column shares the views of Nihad Awad from CAIR, on a topic that might not
appear to be related to Islamic finance at the outset, although we argue the
industry has an opportunity to contribute here in a positive way.
As always, we are keen to hear your comments & suggestions and remember that you can visit our online archive (see
reference link
for access to our ever-growing databank of Opalesque Islamic Finance Briefing as
well as all of the back issues of Opalesque Islamic Finance Intelligence. Best Regards,BernardoEditor, Opalesque Islamic Finance Intelligence
Please contact us, we would love to hear
from you: Publisher: Matthias Knab - knab@opalesque.comEditor: Bernardo Vizcaino - bernardo@opalesque.comAdvertising Director: Denice Galicia - dgalicia@opalesque.com Services Featured Services
- Battle of the Quants - LONDON - From High Frequency/Low Latency to Machine vs. Human Intellingence; Quant Networking, Discussions and presentations, 9th June
- MFA's Forum 2010, Chicago, June 8-9, 2010
- JetFin AGRO 2010, June 10, Geneva. Receive a 10% Discount as Opalesque user
- Administrative Options / Contact Add your event or product here Battle of the Quants - LONDON - From High Frequency/Low Latency to Machine vs. Human Intellingence; Quant Networking, Discussions and presentations, 9th June
The Battle of the Quants - LONDON returns for the 3rd year. A new innovative lineup promises to deliver the most cutting edge Quantitative Hedge Fund Event in the world. Featuring the financial world's most exciting quantitative managers, investors and technology providers, the full day event will examine how quantitative finance is increasingly finding its way into all corners of the financial world. Fascinating panel discussions include High Frequency Trading, UCITS and Quants, Quant investors’ allocation priorities, latest quantitative innovations, and of course the “Battle” between Discretionary VS. Quantitative trading."Thanks for this! I really enjoyed New York and found the cap intro event and the conference very useful.I really like to say that I think that you organize an excellent event which is fun as well…your personal touch makes the difference"
Frank Holle, President, Quant Asset Management"I wanted to thank you and your team for your hospitality and the content at the "Battle". We certainly enjoyed the event and found it very informative from both a practitioners point of view but also from a networking standpoint"
John Donahue, Phase Capital "Just wanted to thank you again for the opportunity to participate in your excellent event last week! It was a top-notch event.
I hope to participate in future events that you organize. Thanks!”
Ranjan Bhaduri, PhD CFA CAIA MMath MBA, AlphaMetrix Alternative Investment AdvisorsMay Fair Hotel, Mayfair, London
9:30am Registration
For additional information please contact, Bartt C. Kellermann, bartt@battleofthequants.com or 212.202.3228 www.battleofthequants.comTop MFA's Forum 2010, Chicago, June 8-9, 2010 Forum 2010, June 8-9, 2010, The Drake Hotel, Chicago, is MFA's premier managed futures and global macro investment strategies conference and exposition for professionals in managed futures, hedge funds, funds of funds and their service providers and investors. Produced by MFA, Forum 2010 will feature an extensive educational program, special networking opportunities, and an informative exhibition of products and services of interest to industry professionals. Forum 2010 will introduce MFA's popular business meeting lounges - where delegates can hold meetings with clients and prospects onsite in the comfort of The Drake Hotel. Refreshments will be available. Your full conference registration includes entrance to the keynote speakers, general sessions, the exhibit hall, breaks, continental breakfasts, luncheons and evening reception.Register by Monday, May 17, to receive a $250 discount. MFA members pay just $1,500. Registrations from May 18 to June 1 are $1,750 for MFA members. To make a hotel reservation, you first must register online for Forum 2010.
For up-to-date conference information, to register and to discuss supporting Forum 2010, visit the conference eBrochure, or contact Stacy Hudson at 202.367.1140 or stacy@managedfunds.org.Top JetFin AGRO 2010, June 10, Geneva. Receive a 10% Discount as Opalesque user Agriculture is the bright light of today’s investment universe. The rapid rise in global demand for food is providing new opportunities for investors.
JetFin AGRO 2010 CONFERENCE is the only event for investors, which exclusively gathers top agricultural fund managers delivering strong returns in challenging markets.
Special focus: Region specific investment opportunities.
JetFin AGRO 2010 CONFERENCE is the ultimate meeting point for investors in search of sustainable and noncorrelated returns when investing in agriculture. Leading successful agriculture investment managers present and explain their investment strategies. Institutional investors and wealth managers compare winning solutions, enabling them to take the right investment decisions in key markets such as farming, soft commodities or timber. Don’t miss the unique opportunity to participate to the
JetFin AGRO 2010 CONFERENCE Confirmed speakers :
- Peter-Erik Ywema, General Manager, Sustainable Agriculture Initiative, Belgium- Nicolas Landolt, Director, Sandoz Family Office, CH / Brazil- Giulio Franzinetti, Managing Director, ASDF BV, Netherlands- John Coast Sullenger, Fund Manager, GAIA Capital, CH- Olivier Baumgartner-Bezelgues, Advisor, Altarius Asset Management, CH- Olivier Pairault, Agriculture Portfolio Manager, BlueGold Capital Management, UK / CH- Paul Marland, Partner, LCI (Luxembourg) SA, Luxembourg- Douglas King, Founder, Aisling Analytics, CH / Singapore- Mari Kooi, CEO, Wolf International, USA- Shawn Johansen, Director, Sustainable Equity Partners, USA- Michel Tamisier, Managing Partner, Elite Advisers, Luxembourg- Michael Whitehead, Director., Macquarie Agricultural Funds Mgmt., Australia- Detlef Schoen, Founder, Aquila Capital Group, Germany- Pedro Herrera, Senior Vice President, HSBC Securities, USA- Olivier Combastet, Partner, Pergam Finance, France / Uruguay- Gonzalo Fernandez Castro, Founder, Lumix Capital, CH / Argentina- Jan Pensaert, Founder, Valiance Asset Management, UK / Brazil- Stephen Kenney, Vice President, Hancock Agricultural Investment Group, USA- Anton Khmelnitski, Founder, Elbrus Capital Investments, Ukraine- Ulo Adamson, Partner, Trigon Capital, Denmark- Charles Vilgrain, CEO, AgroGeneration, France / Ukraine- Neil Crowder, Co-Founding Partner, Chayton Capital, UK- Craig Tashjian, Principal, Amerra Capital Management LLC, USA- Richard Davis, Fund Manager, BlackRock Investment Management, UKMore information & Registration: http://www.jetfin.com/agro2010/eventinfo_en.php or contact Sophie Lavaud, JetFin : 0041 22 839 8080.
TopAbout Opalesque Islamic Finance Intelligence
OIFI is the latest addition to the Opalesque family and designed to provide an effective gateway towards this growing and fast-evolving industry. It aims to provide an innovative and sophisticated approach to Islamic finance, with an unmatched ability to openly discuss the various issues, challenges and opportunities within the industry. Above all, OIFI maintains a practitioner approach – focusing on precise and relevant content for investors, product manufacturers, fund managers and all members of this truly global community.
This new publication addresses the Islamic finance community through a monthly edition, complemented by the Opalesque Islamic Finance Briefing (our free industry news daily), and a variety of additional tools for readers. OIFI brings together a wide range of guest columnists, interviews, profiles and much more. Our coverage includes:
· Featured resources and research material· Featured structures and their applications· Fund Manager profiles· Allocator / Institutional interviews· Featured articles and opinion columns· Discussion boards and forums· Industry statistics and metricsAbove all, OIFI brings a new and energetic approach; it is a must-read for anyone interested in entering this field and a welcome new approach for industry participants.The OIFI concept has been jointly developed between Opalesque and Amsar Partners, an independent Islamic finance consultancy. Amsar brings together a multi-disciplinary team that includes Bernardo Vizcaino, CAIA, Managing Director; Nikan Firoozye Ph.D., Director of Shariah Structuring; and Khalil Jarrar J.D., Director of Jurisprudence. They combine highly regarded financial, academic and research backgrounds with an unmatched industry network. Their working experience ranges from boutique to institutional. Their research has explored Islamic funds, sukuk structures, a wide range of Shariah compliant instruments, as well as work on the conventional world - fixed income relative value strategies, bayesian models for algorithmic trading, macroeconomics, 130/30 and SRI funds, etc. Their previous editorial engagements have included the Middle East Insurance Review, Euromoney, RISK Magazine, Islamic Finance News, Terrapinn, IQPC, CNBC, Bloomberg, among others. Their academic trajectory ranges from Masters of Applied Finance, PhD in Applied Mathematics, Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst, Doctor of Jurisprudence, and International Law.
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Opalesque Islamic Finance Intelligence
31. May 2010To view an online version of this newsletter, please click:
http://www.opalesque.com/opOIFI11/Newsletter_OIFI_05312010.html
(recommended!)Welcome to the
ninth issue of Opalesque Islamic Finance Intelligence, it's a busy edition! We
touch on equity screening in our editorial section, while the Featured Resource
covers multimedia and interactive sources. The Featured Structure section has
Nikan analyzing how successive parallel Murabahas can be used to
construct a Profit Rate Swap.
Lex Islamicus hears from Hakimah Yaacob and Edib Smolo, both from the International Shari’ah Research Academy (ISRA), as they dissect the approach taken by Enlgish courts
towards Islamic finance contracts. Furthermore, the Kulliyyah Korner hears from
Ezry Fahmy, Jhordy Kashoogie and Asim Anwar Kamal who co-authored a study on the
relationship between Shariah compliant structures and the Maqasid al-Shari'ah.As part of our ongoing survey (The Islamic Window) Joy Abdullah delves into the perception of Islamic finance, particularly from outside of the industry. This is
complemented in the Industry Snapshot by Deloitte's David Vicary who provides
his views on the importance of education and financial literacy. Our Opinion
Column shares the views of Nihad Awad from CAIR, on a topic that might not
appear to be related to Islamic finance at the outset, although we argue the
industry has an opportunity to contribute here in a positive way.
As always, we are keen to hear your comments & suggestions and remember that you can visit our online archive (see
reference link
for access to our ever-growing databank of Opalesque Islamic Finance Briefing as
well as all of the back issues of Opalesque Islamic Finance Intelligence. Best Regards,BernardoEditor, Opalesque Islamic Finance Intelligence
Please contact us, we would love to hear
from you: Publisher: Matthias Knab - knab@opalesque.comEditor: Bernardo Vizcaino - bernardo@opalesque.comAdvertising Director: Denice Galicia - dgalicia@opalesque.com Services Featured Services
- Battle of the Quants - LONDON - From High Frequency/Low Latency to Machine vs. Human Intellingence; Quant Networking, Discussions and presentations, 9th June
- MFA's Forum 2010, Chicago, June 8-9, 2010
- JetFin AGRO 2010, June 10, Geneva. Receive a 10% Discount as Opalesque user
- Administrative Options / Contact Add your event or product here Battle of the Quants - LONDON - From High Frequency/Low Latency to Machine vs. Human Intellingence; Quant Networking, Discussions and presentations, 9th June
The Battle of the Quants - LONDON returns for the 3rd year. A new innovative lineup promises to deliver the most cutting edge Quantitative Hedge Fund Event in the world. Featuring the financial world's most exciting quantitative managers, investors and technology providers, the full day event will examine how quantitative finance is increasingly finding its way into all corners of the financial world. Fascinating panel discussions include High Frequency Trading, UCITS and Quants, Quant investors’ allocation priorities, latest quantitative innovations, and of course the “Battle” between Discretionary VS. Quantitative trading."Thanks for this! I really enjoyed New York and found the cap intro event and the conference very useful.I really like to say that I think that you organize an excellent event which is fun as well…your personal touch makes the difference"
Frank Holle, President, Quant Asset Management"I wanted to thank you and your team for your hospitality and the content at the "Battle". We certainly enjoyed the event and found it very informative from both a practitioners point of view but also from a networking standpoint"
John Donahue, Phase Capital "Just wanted to thank you again for the opportunity to participate in your excellent event last week! It was a top-notch event.
I hope to participate in future events that you organize. Thanks!”
Ranjan Bhaduri, PhD CFA CAIA MMath MBA, AlphaMetrix Alternative Investment AdvisorsMay Fair Hotel, Mayfair, London
9:30am Registration
For additional information please contact, Bartt C. Kellermann, bartt@battleofthequants.com or 212.202.3228 www.battleofthequants.comTop MFA's Forum 2010, Chicago, June 8-9, 2010 Forum 2010, June 8-9, 2010, The Drake Hotel, Chicago, is MFA's premier managed futures and global macro investment strategies conference and exposition for professionals in managed futures, hedge funds, funds of funds and their service providers and investors. Produced by MFA, Forum 2010 will feature an extensive educational program, special networking opportunities, and an informative exhibition of products and services of interest to industry professionals. Forum 2010 will introduce MFA's popular business meeting lounges - where delegates can hold meetings with clients and prospects onsite in the comfort of The Drake Hotel. Refreshments will be available. Your full conference registration includes entrance to the keynote speakers, general sessions, the exhibit hall, breaks, continental breakfasts, luncheons and evening reception.Register by Monday, May 17, to receive a $250 discount. MFA members pay just $1,500. Registrations from May 18 to June 1 are $1,750 for MFA members. To make a hotel reservation, you first must register online for Forum 2010.
For up-to-date conference information, to register and to discuss supporting Forum 2010, visit the conference eBrochure, or contact Stacy Hudson at 202.367.1140 or stacy@managedfunds.org.Top JetFin AGRO 2010, June 10, Geneva. Receive a 10% Discount as Opalesque user Agriculture is the bright light of today’s investment universe. The rapid rise in global demand for food is providing new opportunities for investors.
JetFin AGRO 2010 CONFERENCE is the only event for investors, which exclusively gathers top agricultural fund managers delivering strong returns in challenging markets.
Special focus: Region specific investment opportunities.
JetFin AGRO 2010 CONFERENCE is the ultimate meeting point for investors in search of sustainable and noncorrelated returns when investing in agriculture. Leading successful agriculture investment managers present and explain their investment strategies. Institutional investors and wealth managers compare winning solutions, enabling them to take the right investment decisions in key markets such as farming, soft commodities or timber. Don’t miss the unique opportunity to participate to the
JetFin AGRO 2010 CONFERENCE Confirmed speakers :
- Peter-Erik Ywema, General Manager, Sustainable Agriculture Initiative, Belgium- Nicolas Landolt, Director, Sandoz Family Office, CH / Brazil- Giulio Franzinetti, Managing Director, ASDF BV, Netherlands- John Coast Sullenger, Fund Manager, GAIA Capital, CH- Olivier Baumgartner-Bezelgues, Advisor, Altarius Asset Management, CH- Olivier Pairault, Agriculture Portfolio Manager, BlueGold Capital Management, UK / CH- Paul Marland, Partner, LCI (Luxembourg) SA, Luxembourg- Douglas King, Founder, Aisling Analytics, CH / Singapore- Mari Kooi, CEO, Wolf International, USA- Shawn Johansen, Director, Sustainable Equity Partners, USA- Michel Tamisier, Managing Partner, Elite Advisers, Luxembourg- Michael Whitehead, Director., Macquarie Agricultural Funds Mgmt., Australia- Detlef Schoen, Founder, Aquila Capital Group, Germany- Pedro Herrera, Senior Vice President, HSBC Securities, USA- Olivier Combastet, Partner, Pergam Finance, France / Uruguay- Gonzalo Fernandez Castro, Founder, Lumix Capital, CH / Argentina- Jan Pensaert, Founder, Valiance Asset Management, UK / Brazil- Stephen Kenney, Vice President, Hancock Agricultural Investment Group, USA- Anton Khmelnitski, Founder, Elbrus Capital Investments, Ukraine- Ulo Adamson, Partner, Trigon Capital, Denmark- Charles Vilgrain, CEO, AgroGeneration, France / Ukraine- Neil Crowder, Co-Founding Partner, Chayton Capital, UK- Craig Tashjian, Principal, Amerra Capital Management LLC, USA- Richard Davis, Fund Manager, BlackRock Investment Management, UKMore information & Registration: http://www.jetfin.com/agro2010/eventinfo_en.php or contact Sophie Lavaud, JetFin : 0041 22 839 8080.
TopAbout Opalesque Islamic Finance Intelligence
OIFI is the latest addition to the Opalesque family and designed to provide an effective gateway towards this growing and fast-evolving industry. It aims to provide an innovative and sophisticated approach to Islamic finance, with an unmatched ability to openly discuss the various issues, challenges and opportunities within the industry. Above all, OIFI maintains a practitioner approach – focusing on precise and relevant content for investors, product manufacturers, fund managers and all members of this truly global community.
This new publication addresses the Islamic finance community through a monthly edition, complemented by the Opalesque Islamic Finance Briefing (our free industry news daily), and a variety of additional tools for readers. OIFI brings together a wide range of guest columnists, interviews, profiles and much more. Our coverage includes:
· Featured resources and research material· Featured structures and their applications· Fund Manager profiles· Allocator / Institutional interviews· Featured articles and opinion columns· Discussion boards and forums· Industry statistics and metricsAbove all, OIFI brings a new and energetic approach; it is a must-read for anyone interested in entering this field and a welcome new approach for industry participants.The OIFI concept has been jointly developed between Opalesque and Amsar Partners, an independent Islamic finance consultancy. Amsar brings together a multi-disciplinary team that includes Bernardo Vizcaino, CAIA, Managing Director; Nikan Firoozye Ph.D., Director of Shariah Structuring; and Khalil Jarrar J.D., Director of Jurisprudence. They combine highly regarded financial, academic and research backgrounds with an unmatched industry network. Their working experience ranges from boutique to institutional. Their research has explored Islamic funds, sukuk structures, a wide range of Shariah compliant instruments, as well as work on the conventional world - fixed income relative value strategies, bayesian models for algorithmic trading, macroeconomics, 130/30 and SRI funds, etc. Their previous editorial engagements have included the Middle East Insurance Review, Euromoney, RISK Magazine, Islamic Finance News, Terrapinn, IQPC, CNBC, Bloomberg, among others. Their academic trajectory ranges from Masters of Applied Finance, PhD in Applied Mathematics, Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst, Doctor of Jurisprudence, and International Law.
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