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)

Modules*
Prof. Rodney Wilson, B.Sc, Ph.D
Chairman, Academic Committee of the Islamic Economics and Jurispru-
Institute of Islamic Banking and Insurance, dence
♦Sharia and Islamic Finance
London, Consultant to Islamic Financial Ser-
♦Objectives of Sharia
vices Board (IFSB), Director of Postgraduate ♦Scope of Sharia
Studies, Durham University’s School of
Government and International Affairs,UK
Structuring of Islamic Financial
Products including -
♦ Murabahah
♦ Musharakah
♦ Ijarah
Scenario of Islamic Banking
♦ Growth, relevance and poten-
tial of Islamic banking
♦ Islamic Banking vis a vis Con-
ventional banking
Islamic Accounting & Finan-
cial reporting
♦ Financial Accounting standard
for Islamic Banks
♦ Assets and liabilities Manage-
ment in Islamic Banking

Case Studies based on Islamic Capital markets

♦ Islamic Feasibility Report writing ♦ Sukuk
Dr. El-Tahir, Ph.D, University of London ♦ International Trade Finance ♦ Islamic Investment funds
FCIB, FSI, Recent research: Harvard ♦ Project Finance ♦ Venture Capital
University – Islamic Finance Project, Ex
Head of Training, Dubai International Finan-
cial Exchange (DIFX) *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 plan-
yers ning executives
♦ Fund Managers ♦ Insurance specialists
G. Ramakrishnan ♦ In house Counsel, Lawyers and Consult- ♦ Trainers / University Faculty
M.TECH, P.G.D.M.S., M.C. Mgt. I. (U.K.) ants ♦ Students from Commerce, Finance, Eco-
Executive Vice President, Sharjah Islamic ♦ Professionals nomics and banking stream
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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 Key Benefits of Attending

PKG provides client focused technologically advanced ser-
vices for high-end knowledge systems. We utilize the special-
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implementation in the industry through Continuing Education
Programs, Knowledge Process Outsourcing and Manage-
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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 of-
fering 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 Interna-
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Engineering and 1 in Project Management from the IIT, Bom-
bay. 100 participants from 35 international companies bene-
fitted. We have also been the key force behind the introduc-
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India and in Dubai in April 2008.
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 inno-
vation of the Islamic Finance Market
Capitalize on the surge in demand for Islamic Bank-
ing and Finance Professionals
Understand Shariah law and compliances criteria
Learn about structuring of a range of Islamic finan-
cial 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

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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 Inter-
national 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 consul-
tancy experience included work for the Islamic Development Bank in Jeddah and the Ministry of Economy and Planning in Ri-
yadh. 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 Singa-
pore, 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 al-
ternative 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 compli-
ance, outsourced business development, risk management, Islamic structured products and Shari'ah compliant debt-based in-
struments (Sukuk). His recent industry research has covered GCC financial markets and securitized Sukuk products, recent re-
searches with two distinct academic institutions: Harvard University - Islamic Finance Project, USA, and ICMA, Henley Uni-
versity 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, As-
set – 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 Finan-
cial Studies, Sharjah, UAE including Islamic Banking for the last spanning 20 years. He is an Advisory Board Member in the Brit-
ish 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.

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