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Amanie Advisors

Global Islamic Finance Advisors

July 2013


Introduction to Amanie

Table of Content

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Our Suite of Services

Our Credentials

Our Offices

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Introduction to Amanie


Overview of Amanie

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� Amanie was founded in 2005 by Dr Mohd Daud Bakar, an internationally renowned Shariah scholar, as the first global boutique Shariah advisory house for Islamic Finance.

� Amanie specialises in providing quality Shariah advisory services to a wide range of clientele including financial institutions, corporations, and government.

� Amanie’s suite of services include: product development & conversion, financial advisory, business & investment matching including endorsement form its Shariah Supervisory Board (SSB).

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Amanie is an independent global Shariah advisory firm founded on the core values of

integrity, transparency, commitment and accountability.


• With offices in Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Muscat, Luxembourg, Cairo, Melbourne, Astana, Seoul, and Dublin; Amanie is in a position to offer international perspective and global best practices to its clients.

Our Global Presence

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Kuala Lumpur

DubaiMuscat

Cairo

Dublin

Melbourne

Seoul

AstanaLuxembourg


Our Network of Companies

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AMANIE GROUP/AMANIE HOLDINGS

Amanie Nexus

Global networking platform for Islamic Finance industry

ACA Amanie

Private Equity and venture capital management

Amanie Advisors

Shariah advisory & Consultancy

Amanie Global Technology

Islamic Core Banking System

Solution

Able Ace Raakin Amanie

Amanie ScreeningAmanie Liquidity

Corporation

Commodity Murabahah trading

platform

Shariah Screening on Private & Public

Equity

Liquidity management company

Global Shariah Technology Centre

Risk management solution in Islamic

Finance

• The Amanie Group has been building its capacity to accelerate the growth of Islamic finance globally. With a wide range of associated companies under its wing, Amanie is well placed to take Islamic finance to the next level.

Economic Analytics Centre

Promotes and facilitates research in economics via artificial intelligence system


Amanie Advisors Shariah Board

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Dr. Mohamed Ali Elgari –Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Chairman)

Dr. Mohamed Ali Elgari is a Professor of Islamic Economics and the former Director of the Centre for Research in Islamic Economics at King Abdul Aziz University in Saudi Arabia. Dr Ali Elgari is an advisor to several Islamic financial institutions throughout the world and is also on the Shariah board of the Dow Jones Islamic index. He is also a member of the Islamic FiqhAcademy as well as the Islamic Accounting & Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institution (AAIOFI).Dr Elgari has written several books on Islamic banking. He graduated from the University of California with a Ph.D in Economics.

Dr. Muhammad Amin Ali Qattan- Kuwait

Dr. Qattan has a Ph.D. in Islamic Banking from Birmingham University and is himself a lecturer as well as a prolific author of texts and articles on Islamic economics and finance. He is currently the Director of Islamic Economics Unit, Centre of Excellence in Management at Kuwait University. Dr Qattan also serves as the Shariah advisor to many reputable institutions such as Ratings

Intelligence, Standard & Poors Shariah Indices, Al Fajer Retakaful amongst others. He is a highly regarded Shariah Scholar and is based in Kuwait.

Dr. Mohd Daud Bakar- Malaysia

Dr. Mohd Daud Bakar is currently the Chairman of the Shariah Advisory Council at the Central Bank of Malaysia, the Securities Commission of Malaysia and the Labuan Financial Services Authority. Dr. Bakar was previously the Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the International Islamic University Malaysia. Dr. Bakar is a Shariah board member of various financial institutions, including the Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) (Bahrain), The International Islamic Financial Market (Bahrain), Morgan Stanley (Dubai), Bank of London and Middle East (London) amongst many others.

Dr. Osama Al Dereai- Qatar

Dr Osama Al Dereai is a Shariah scholar from Qatar. He has extensive experience in teaching, consulting and research in the field of Islamic finance. He received his Bachelor's degree specializing in the Science of Hadeth Al Sharef from the prestigious Islamic University of Madinah. Dr Al Dereai obtained his Masters degree from the International Islamic University (Malaysia) and was later conferred his Doctorate in Islamic Transactions from the University of Malaya. Dr Al Dereai is a Shariah board member of various financial institutions which include the First Leasing Company, Barwa Bank, First Investment Company and Ghanim Al

Saad Group of Companies amongst others.


Efficient Organizational Structure

� The Amanie team of consultants have extensive experience from diverse and specialized disciplines ranging from Shariah, investment banking, legal, economics, accounting, risk, corporate finance, and strategic planning.

Our Collective Expertise

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Shariah Business Management

Investment Analysis

Law

Banking

Economics

Corporate Finance

Accountancy

Strategic Planning

Islamic Jurisprudence

Shariah Business Management

Investment Analysis

Law

Banking

Economics

Corporate Finance

Accountancy

Strategic Planning

Islamic Jurisprudence


Diverse Business Network

� Amanie is strategically placed between the demand side and supply side in the Islamic finance industry. This position allows Amanie to transact on opportunities that are available globally.

Our Unique Position

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Banks

Takaful Operators

Quasi Government investment bodies

Sovereign Wealth Funds

PensionFunds

Corporations

High-Net Worth Individuals

Investment Banks

Islamic Banks

ProductOwners

FundManagers

Sukuk Issuers

Private Equity

Supply Demand


Our Suite of Services


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Overview – Suite of Services

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� Amanie applies a time-efficient and cost-effective approach in reviewing and endorsing a full assortment of Islamic financial products, services and documentation in line with internationally accepted Shariah standards.

� Amanie delivers a periodic Shariah compliance certification by their international scholars. Namely:

─ Dr. Mohamed Ali Elgari

─ Dr. Muhammad Amin Ali Qattan

─ Dr. Mohd Daud Bakar

─ Dr. Osama Al Dereai

� Amanie can involve local Scholars if needed in the certification process.

Shariah Review & Endorsement

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Annual ShariahReview

Annual Certification

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Shariah Secretariat Support Services

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Formation of Shariah Advisory Committee (SAC) / Shariah Supervisory Board (SSB)

� Amanie will assist Client in the establishment of Shariah Advisory Committee / Shariah Supervisory Board for their institutions

� Amanie will act as a secretary to the Client’s SAC/ SSB meeting(s)

� Amanie will assist Client to review their product structure and legal documentation for Shariah compliance prior to submission to the SAC/SSB

� Amanie will assist the Client’s SAC/SSB to coordinate, organize and manage the Client’s annual Shariah Audit process post endorsement of the Client’s product(s)

Coordination and management of all matters in relation to

SAC/SSB

Secretarial / document management services

Shariah Endorsement

Shariah Monitoring and Audit

� Amanie will act as a liaison officer between Client and the SAC/SSB to manage meetings and related matters


Product Structuring & Development

� Product structuring service sees Amanie working closely with its client to design and conceptualize a specific financial product which is relevant to the client’s needs without compromising on the Shariah compliance.

� Amanie also provides solutions to operational issues as well as legal, risk , accounting & IT aspects of the development process.

Product Structuring

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Conversion of Conventional Products or Institutions to be Shariah Compliant

� This exercise involves the conversion of a conventional activities into a Shariah compliant activities while maintaining equivalent economic benefits, where possible. Elements of product conversion include:

─ Mapping a Conversion Strategy

─ Staff Reorientation

─ Process Re-engineering

Shariah Conversion

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Conventional Institution

Conversion Program

Existing Loan

Existing Deposits

Dedicated Islamic CBS

Existing HR

Existing Share-holders

Islamic Institution


� Amanie provides fund and capital raising solutions by structuring Shariah compliant financial models.

� Amanie is well versed in all models of Sukuk, presently the most popular method of financing in the Islamic Capital Market.

Financial Advisory

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Free upCapital

Commit Capital

Originate / StructureUnderwrite

Distribution/Risk

mitigation

Optimize Regulatory Capital

Effective Risk

Management

MaximizeReturns

Recommit Capital

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Debt/Equity Structuring including Sukuk Issuance


� Amanie is in a good position to assist corporations in finding potential investors, partners, and strategic alliances to match their business objectives by leveraging on our global presence and established networks.

Financial Advisory (cont’d)

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Amanie’sInvestors

(Govt. And Private)

+Technology partners

Strategic Investors

(Govt. And Private)x% investment y% investment

Know-How

Renewable energy

Infrastructure Construction Shipping Manufacturing

Investment into the following sectors

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Business & Investment Matching


� Amanie undertakes the following capability and environment assessments:

─ An assessment of the existing IT environment.

─ A gap analysis against a set of Shariah parameters and international best practices.

� Subsequently we support the design, management, and evaluation of the processes related to core banking and product systems, ensuring alignment to Shariah parameters as well as business and technology requirements.

IT & Core Banking Solutions Advisory

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� Amanie’s team of specialists can help companies to make informed and empowered market entry, investment, reorganisation, and formation of new entity decisions for Islamic related projects or institutions.

� Samples of projects that we can deliver:

─ Spin-off of Islamic banking window/subsidiary

─ Setting up of a takaful company

─ Formation of a zakat institution

─ Creation of a specialised waqffund/corporation

─ Building of a pilgrimage administration body

─ Development of an Islamic securitisation house

─ Structuring of an Islamic investment fund

Market Assessment & Organisation Modelling

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Core Expertise

Market Assessment

Feasibility Study

Regulatory Approval

Corporate & Organisation Structure

Operational SOPs

Financial Modelling


� Amanie Advisors is a premier provider of Islamic finance talent development programs. We offer high quality educational courses, public workshops and structured in-house training. These programs are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of various areas of Islamic banking and finance.

� Our training programs cover the most pressing conceptual and operational issues, along with a heavy dose of practical knowledge by incorporating case studies, exercises, and group work.

� All of our training sessions are conducted by our seasoned subject-matter experts from within the Islamic finance industry who have years of hands-on experience.

� Amanie also provides module development services for universities and professional certification bodies. Some of our recent work includes development of modules for CIMA Islamic Finance Advanced Diploma and INCIEF Chartered Islamic Finance Practitioner Qualification.

Training & Development

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Islamic Corporate Products

Risk Management for Islamic Finance

Shariah Governance & Assurance Framework

TakafulIslamic

Retail Products

Islamic Structured Products

Islamic Asset Management

iAccounting SukukOverview of Islamic

Banking


Our Credentials


Transaction Experience Highlights

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Shariah Funds and Shariah Asset Management Companies

European Equity Fund

COMGEST Asset Management Int. Ltd (Ireland)

Shariah Adviser

Golden Peaks Capital

Global Equity Fund

Shariah Adviser Shariah Adviser Shariah Adviser

Pramerica Distressed Property Fund (USA)

US Distressed Property Fund

Yurie Asset Management (South Korea)

Korean EquityFund

Shariah Adviser

Nomura Asset Management Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Global Equity and Fixed Income Fund

Shariah Adviser

Franklin Templeton GSC Asset Management Sdn Bhd

Islamic Fund Management Company

Shariah Adviser

BNP Paribas Investment Partners Najmah Malaysia Sdn Bhd


Shariah Adviser

Saturna Sdn Bhd


Shariah Adviser

Asian Islamic Investment Management Sdn Bhd


Shariah Adviser

Amundi Islamic Malaysia Sdn Bhd




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Transaction Structuring & Product Development

Shariah Adviser

AbleAce Raakin Sdn Bhd

Commodity Murabahah Platform

Shariah Adviser Shariah Adviser Shariah Adviser

European Structured product

Shariah Adviser

Murabaha Structured Product

Shariah Adviser

Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC) Sukuk Wakalah Bil

Istithmar

Shariah Adviser

Cagamas Sukuk Al-Amanah Li Al-Istithmar (Alim)

Shariah Adviser


Shariah Adviser

Global Shariah Funds Platform

Shariah Adviser

Establishment of Islamic Banking Window

Global Commodity Murabahah Platform

Shariah parameter for Islamic Bank's Products

Shariah Adviser

Structured Product



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Shariah Advisory, Structured Training & Module Development

Shariah –Based Initiative

Shariah Adviser Shariah Adviser Shariah Adviser Shariah Adviser Shariah Adviser

Module Developer Module Developer

Chartered Islamic Finance Professional (Part 2)

Training Provider

Structured Training: CIPA Qualification

Training Provider

Structured Training: Fiqh Muamalat Professional Program

Training Provider

Structured training: Shariah Scholar Training

Advanced Diploma in Islamic Finance


Amanie Holdings Shariah Board and Amanie Advisors Offices


Amanie Holdings Shariah Board

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Dr. Mohamed Ali Elgari – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Chairman)

Dr. Mohamed Ali Elgari is a Professor of Islamic Economics and the former Director of the Centre for Research in Islamic Economics at King Abdul Aziz University in Saudi Arabia. Dr Ali Elgari is an advisor to several Islamic financial institutions throughout the world and is also on the Shariah board of the Dow Jones Islamic index. He is also a member of the Islamic FiqhAcademy as well as the Islamic Accounting & Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institution (AAIOFI).Dr Elgari has written several books on Islamic banking. He graduated from the University of California with a Ph.D in Economics.

Sheikh Nizam Yaquby -Bahrain

Sheikh Nizam Yaquby is a graduate in Economics and Comparative Religion from McGill University and is an internationally acclaimed scholar in the Islamic banking industry. He has been a teacher of Tafsir since 1976. He advises a number of banks and financial institutions including Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, BNP Paribas, Dow Jones, Lloyds TSB, Citi Islamic Investment Bank E.C.

Bahrain and Standard Chartered on matters pertaining to Islamic Banking and Finance. He is also a member of Islamic Supervisory boards for several Islamic banks and institutions. Sheik Nizam is the author of many articles and publications on

Islamic Finance in English and Arabic. He has delivered over 500 lectures, sermons and training sessions, available on audio and video recording.

Dr. Mohammed Abdul Rahim Sultan Al Olama – United Arab Emirates

Dr. Sultan Al Olama is a member of the faculty of College of Shariáh and Law at the UAE University at Al-Ain. He has a Ph.D in Comparative Jurisprudence from the University of Oum Alkoura in Makkah Saudi Arabia. He has a number of publications on the topic of Islamic Law. He is a member of the Shariáh Board of a number of charitable organizations and trusts including Kuwait Wakf, Manazel, National Bonds and Amlak.


Contact Us

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AMANIE ADVISORYHouse of OmanP,O.Box 236, P.C. 130Azaibah, OmanTel : +(9682) 20055050/6

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