Finance IQ, in association with Shariah Capital, is pleased to announce: ISLAMIC FINANCE IN NORTH AMERICA
With Shariah compliant assets exceeding $500 billion globally, Islamic finance appeals to financial institutions seeking to tap into a rapidly growing market. The Islamic Finance in North America conference is a unique networking and learning opportunity for American and international institutions seeking to attract Islamic investors by offering Shariah compliant financial products and services. The world’s leading Shariah Scholars, together with a faculty of expert speakers, will explore the prospective opportunities for		October 24-25, 2007 3 West Club, New York, NY For registration information and to download the complete brochure, visit www.iqpc.com/us/IslamicFinance or Call 1-800-882-8684 For information on sponsorship opportunities, call Steve Camac at 1-646-253-5519

This event will generate debate between leading experts on the growth potential for Islamic finance in North America, the regulatory and compliance issues impacting the development of Islamic financial markets, and current innovations in Islamic financial products.

Featuring Two of the World’s Leading Shariah Scholars:
Sheikh Nizam Yaquby, Shariah Scholar
Sheikh Yusuf DeLorenzo, Chief Shariah Officer, SHARIAH CAPITAL

Hear from and Network with our Unrivaled Speaker Faculty:

• Hon. Nor Yakcop, Minister of Finance, GOVERNMENT OF MALAYSIA
• Sheikha Hanadi Al Thani, Vice Chairperson, Managing Director, AMWAL
• Mohsen Moustafa, Chairman, ISLAMIC BANK OF BRITAIN
• Ibrahim A. Mardam-Bey, Chief Executive Officer, SIRAJ CAPITAL
• Eric Meyer, President, Chief Executive Officer, SHARIAH CAPITAL
• William Scholtz, Managing Director, GAMCO ASSET MANAGEMENT
• Bindesh Shah, Co-Founder, AMIRI CAPITAL
• John Porter, Executive Vice President, CB RICHARD ELLIS
• Tim Krochuk, Partner, GRT CAPITAL PARTNERS
• David Testa, Head of Islamic Division, WEST LB
• Nathif Jama Adam, Senior VP, Head of Investments and International Banking, SHARJAH ISLAMIC BANK
• Wafik Grais, Senior Advisor, WORLD BANK
• Jonathan Strum, Of Counsel, PATTON BOGGS LLP
• John H. Vogel, Partner, PATTON BOGGS LLP
• Eric L. White, Partner, PATTON BOGGS LLP
• Andrew Cunningham, Managing Director, Head of Middle East and Balkan Programs, FINANCIAL SERVICES VOLUNTEER CORPS
• James Wheatcroft, Managing Director, INVESTEC PLC
• David Loundy, Corporate Counsel, DEVON BANK
• Dr. Yahia Abdul-Rahman, Founder, Resident Shariah Scholar, Supervisor, LARIBA
• Mike Abdelaaty, Secretary of the Board, BANK OF WHITTIER
• Haitham Abdou, Senior Manager, Banking, Marketing and Product Development, INTERNATIONAL TURNKEY SYSTEMS

Agenda at a Glance:

Main Conference Day One, October 24, 2007:

Global Trends in Islamic Finance: What is Driving the Current Growth?
Introducing Islamic finance to international financial markets: Assessing the drivers behind the current growth and identifying the key players

Establishing Shariah Boards and Implementing Shariah Principles
Uniformity across international markets: Latest developments in achieving standardization and overcoming difficulties in setting up a Shariah board

Demystifying Islamic Finance: How to Strengthen Investor Confidence
Shifting the mindset of the business and political community and defining the measures for corporate governance and transparency in Islamic finance

The Potential for Islamic Finance in North America
Developing a North American market for Shariah compliant products and services and applying asset securitization to incorporate Islamic funds

Regulatory Issues Regarding Islamic Finance in the US
How can Western financial systems integrate Shariah compliant finance? Analyzing the UK’s changes in the tax system and its regulatory framework

Is Islamic Finance Possible in North American Retail and Corporate Banking?
Retail and institutional banking: Overcoming the legal hurdles affecting the potential development of Islamic products and services

Opportunities in Real Estate Funds and REITS
Structuring Islamic REITs while considering Shariah and legal issues and meeting consumer demand for Shariah compliant mortgages in North America

Comparing Conventional and Structured Islamic Products
Analyzing the latest, most innovative Islamic products and services: How do they differentiate from the conventional ones?

Case Study: Converting IT Solutions from Conventional to Shariah Compliant
Implementing IT solutions for the development of Shariah compliant products

Main Conference Day Two, October 25, 2007:

The Latest Developments in Islamic Finance: Finding Opportunities, Overcoming Obstacles
Measuring the size of the market: How large is it really? What are the growth prospects? What is the principal source of demand?

Sukuk: An Innovative Investment Approach to Bonds
The latest trends in the Sukuk market: Why is it gaining momentum? Identifying the techniques to structure Sukuk—from Ijara to Musharaka

Shariah Compliant Securitization: The Wave of the Future
Comparing conventional and Shariah compliant securitization methods

Shariah Compliant Alternative Investment Strategies
Structuring Islamic hedge funds: What are their limitations and opportunities? Structured products: How acceptable are these products to the Shariah industry and how can Islamic structured products be used most effectively within a portfolio?

Opportunities in Project Financing
Project finance and asset management: How can conventional banks take advantage of Islamic project financing? What are the opportunities for asset management and raising capital in the Middle East?

Private Equity and Venture Capital: Sourcing Capital in the Middle East
Fundraising in the Middle East: Tapping into this source of liquidity. Using Islamic funds for leveraged buyouts

Post-Conference Workshop, October 25, 2007

Sukuk and Beyond: Structuring Shariah-Compliant Investment Products as Alternative Financing Instruments
What are the trends in the Sukuk market affecting issuers and investors? Assessing benefits, costs and risks. How to launch a Sukuk transaction: Determining the best practices for structuring a successful Sukuk. Assessing and comparing existing Sukuk issuances and how they can meet diverse financing needs. Sukuk as a substitute to conventional bonds: Evaluating a range of Sukuk products

Who Should Attend:

• Securitization Specialists
• Heads of Structured Products
• Heads of Risk Management
• Risk Analysts
• Emerging Market Specialists
• Heads of New Product Developments
• Portfolio Managers
• Project Managers
• Chief Executive Officers
• Chief Investment Officers
• Chief Financial Officers
• Corporate Counsels
• Fund Managers
• Partners
• Investment Advisors