London, the leading global financial hub and a seat for financial innovation, is once again the venue to launch an alternative financing mechanism through the use of Sukuk.
Curzon Corporate Finance Ltd, jointly with Umex Capital Markets Group Ltd, will host on May 7th and 8th, a “Sukuk Day” seminar in London. The focus of the seminar is twofold: one to promote the use of securitised Sukuk as an alternative funding mechanism for companies in all industry sectors, irrespective of the size of the company, and the other to educate the investment community on the use of Sukuk, as an alternative asset class for their investment portfolio.
Sukuk instruments act as a bridge between their issuers – sovereigns and corporations – and a wide pool of investors, many of whom are seeking to diversify their holdings beyond traditional asset classes.
The ‘Sukuk Day’ seminar is structured in two days, with focus on potential Sukuk issuers and investors and will be presented by market professionals and Sharia scholars.
On May 7th, the event with focus on potential Sukuk issuers will provide information on Sukuk, as an alternative financing vehicle to address the much needed financing needs for companies, irrespective of size in all industry groups and business sectors.
On May 8th, a special focus will be on the process of investing in Sukuk and the access to these instruments as listed securities – e.g. equity offering, project finance, trade finance, infrastructure finance, lease financing , REITs and more. Investors will find out how Sukuk may be used as an alternative asset class for investment portfolios.
Through this seminar, Curzon CF aims to educate and inform companies on the diverse possibilities of use for Sukuk and their structuring and applications – e.g. equity participation, project finance, trade finance, infrastructure finance, property finance, and more. For the interested investing community, Curzon CF will provide relevant information on the broader use of Sukuk as a new asset class among their investment portfolios.
Each seminar is structured into two sessions and various subjects will be approached, including information on Sukuk, application of Sukukin a capital markets’ context, legal framework, and many more. During the seminar, a number of case studies will be presented by professionals with vast experience on Islamic financing and will emphasize on how Sukuk can be a security of choice for investors and industry & businesses alike.Among the attendees, Sharia Scholars and practitioners will be present and will share useful insight on the Sukuk market’s perspectives.
On this occasion, Curzon CF will also announce the launch of six corporate Sukuk issues.
The seminar is open to key people from public listed companies, SMEs, industry participants, market practitioners and to the investors’ community.
The ‘Sukuk Day’ seminar will be held at MWB Business Exchange, Liberty House, 222 Regent Street, London, W1B 5TR, United Kingdom and is organized in two session / day. The sessions will commence at 9.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m., respectively.
For more information regarding ‘Sukuk Day’, please contact us at telephone no. +442070961331.
About Sukuk
Sukuk is the Arabic meaning for ‘certificate’. It is an Islamic financial certificate, similar to a bond in conventional finance that complies with Sharia, Islamic religious law.There are many types of Sukuk. The most commonly used are Mudaraba Sukuk, Musharaka Sukuk, Ijara Sukuk, Salam Sukuk and Istisn’a Sukuk.
About Curzon Corporate Finance Limited
Curzon Corporate Finance Ltd is a corporate finance firm regulated and authorised by the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority, United Kingdom) and provides a range of corporate advisory services. Curzon Corporate Finance Ltd provides a full suite of corporate and strategic advisory services to domestic and international clients. The Curzon CF team has significant experience and depth of knowledge in global fund raising, advisory on mergers and acquisitions, sales and divestiture, buyouts, financing, restructuring, fairness opinions and other strategic initiatives.
About UMEX Capital Markets Group Ltd
Umex Capital Markets Group Ltd is a UK company specialising in ethical and Sharia-compliant trading solutions. Umex has been on the forefront of creating specialised products that allow investors not to compromise on their ethical or faith-based values.
Umex Markets is a dedicated venture between Umex Securities Group Ltd (which is a subsidiary of Umex Capital Markets Group) and GXG Markets and provides a unique ethical and Sharia investment service.
Umex Markets acts as an intermediary between small and medium (SMEs) ESG and Sharia compliant enterprises seeking investment capital and investors seeking social and financial return.
