Hedging in Islamic Finance 2015 PDF

HEDGING IN ISLAMIC FINANCE:
Concepts, Strategies, and Instrument

Dr. Sami Ibrahim Al Suwailem (27-29 December 2015)
Leading Excellence in Islamic Finance

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Hedging in Islamic Finance:
Concepts, Strategies, and Instruments
intro The Hedging in Islamic Finance course course provides extensive
insight on the utilization of Islamic financial instruments to
mitigate risks. One of the main topics that will be discussed will be
the techniques that can be used to manage risk in Islamic finance
without violating the teaching of the Shariah. At the end of this
module, participants will have a clear view of risk analysis and risk
management in conventional and Islamic finance frameworks.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify various contemporary Islamic nominate contracts:
their definition, philosophy, types, legal foundations, and
application
• Link the essential principles of Islamic banking such as riba
and gharar prohibition to hedging
• Explain the risks contained in derivative products, both
conventional and Islamic and the approach used to mitigate them
• Discuss the different strategies used for hedging
• Compare and analyze a wide selection of Islamic hedging
instruments
• Discuss the contemporary issues in Islamic finance
engineering and product development related to hedging
Target Audience
course
facts • This course is for individuals who would like to
have an in-depth understanding on hedging in
Islamic banking related to a multitude of Islamic
finance contracts and products.
• This may include and may not be limited to:
• Individuals in the risk management department
• Senior and middle management
• Individuals in product development
• Individuals in treasury and capital markets
• Credit officers
• Investment analysts
Prerequisites
Introduction to Islamic banking or relevant banking
experience
Teaching Methodology and Structure

The course will be conducted using a variety of
learning aids that include presentation slides,
lectures, group discussions, problem solving
sessions, and case studies.
Language
English and some usage of Arabic for fundamental
terms which will be translated
Content Highlights
• Recap on the essentials of Islamic Banking and Finance

• Theory of riba: Debt riba and trade riba
• The rules of exchange and overview of Islamic instruments
• The theory of gharar
• Derivatives and risk in conventional finance
• Islamic vs. conventional approach to risk
• Product development and financial engineering in Islamic finance
• Islamic Hedging Instruments
• Strategies for hedging: Economic hedging, cooperative hedging, contractual hedging
• Hedging the various risks in Islamic banking: Currency risks, hedging murabaha risks, hedging
salam risks, hedging leasing risks, hedging istisna’ risks, hedging mudharabah risk, hedging
equity risks
Course Instructor
Dr. Sami Ibrahim Al Suwailem is a prominent expert in the of Islamic finance, a senior economist, an
experienced researcher, and author for a handful of specialized books related to Islamic finance that are
considered as an authority in its field.
Dr. Al-Suwailem obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Science from King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,
in 1987. He obtained his Master’s degree from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, USA, in 1990,
and in 1995 obtained his Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, both in Economics.
He then joined Al Rajhi Bank, Riyadh, as a senior consultant, and in 1998 became Manager of Research &
Development in the Shari’ah Group at the Bank. He joined IDB Group in December, 2004, and is currently
one of the senior economists there.
Course Facts: For Registration, contact : The Registrar
Dates & Duration: 3 days (27-29 of December 2015) Tel: +973 17 815555 / 17 815518
Timings: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Fax: +973 17729928/17916420/17916444
Fee: BD300 (levy payers) BD375 (non-levy payers) Email: [email protected]

Website: www.bibf.com
Contact details
If you wish to enquire about the external courses of
the Centre for Islamic Finance please contact:
Sumaya Zainalabedin / Alfatih Gessan P.

Tel: +973 1781 55384 / +973 1781 5539
Fax: +973 1772 9928
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Leading Excellence in Islamic Finance

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HEDGING IN ISLAMIC FINANCE:

Concepts, Strategies, and Instrument

Leading Excellence in Islamic Finance

For further information, please visit www.bibf.com

On successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Teaching Methodology and Structure

• Recap on the essentials of Islamic Banking and Finance

Course Facts: For Registration, contact : The Registrar

Timings: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Fax: +973 17729928/17916420/17916444

Fee: BD300 (levy payers) BD375 (non-levy payers) Email: [email protected]

If you wish to enquire about the external courses of

the Centre for Islamic Finance please contact:

Sumaya Zainalabedin / Alfatih Gessan P.

Leading Excellence in Islamic Finance

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