Protecting your Investment Against Market Shocks

• How to construct a “wealth creation portfolio” that can withstand market shocks
• Different life stages call for different wealth management strategies and solutions

• Islam and acquisition and preservation of property
• Islamic view on Investment
• Objectives of Investment from Islamic Commercial Law perspective
  
• Structures and Instruments used in Shariah compliant investment
  
• Investment in Property and Real estates
  
• Shariah law guidelines on investment activities
  

KEYNOTE

Dr. Zainal Azam Abd. Rahman
Professor of Islamic Law/Head, Shariah Department
International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF)

• What is Feng Shui and why is it important to property investors?
• Two classical approaches to Feng Shui
• Gathering the ‘Qi’ and avoiding the ‘Sha’
• Exterior Feng Shui tips for the property investors
• Interior Feng Shui tips for the property investors
• The best facing and sitting directions

• The big picture on energy
• What is power and where does it come from?
• Demand & the demand drivers
  - Population, GDP, energy efficiency
• Demand picture by product grouping
• Supply
  - By region
  - Why prices are rising

KEYNOTE

Mr. J.D. Messinger
Chairman, Essence Group

• What is Malaysia My Second Home Programme (MM2H)?
• Latest requirement & criteria
• Benefits of MM2H
• Purchase of “Second Home” property in Malaysia
• Authorised agent

Jaslyn Sim
Managing Director, Richmond Consultants (MM2H) Sdn. Bhd.

• Returns of up to 400% or even more
• Guidance and steps to ensure a safe and sound investment in the UK

Cheah Chay Tiong
Corporate Communications, UK Land Investments International (M) Sdn Bhd.

• Property Funds – Asia, Australia, Middle East
• Resort locations – Why the lnvestment potential is good
• Project lnvesting

Graham Bibby
CEO, Richmond Group

• Why Australia? The economy, political and wealth opportunities
• Why Southeast Queensland? Impetus for growth from natural resources, tourism and population
• Facts why Southeast Queensland property is the best investment choice
• Why ITR (Integrated Tourist Resort) status increases your profit potential
• What foreign Investors should know

KEYNOTE

John Constantine
Vice President / Corporate Communications, Azzura Corporation

• What are the business drivers in a hotel?
• Feasibility and profitability of each business unit?
• Economies of scale for each component
• What to look for in building or buying a hotel
• Appointment of international operators, local operators and the implication on profitability
• Expected returns on investment in hotels

Dennis Tan
Founder, Value Hospitality

• Where are we in the demand supply equilibrium?
• Is there such a thing as safe-bets for Malaysian property investors?
• Where are the investment hotspots and corridors in Malaysia, where should you buy now Klang Valley, NCER or IDR?
• Should private investors venture into the office, retail or commercial sectors?
• The immediate future: brace for more turbulence or celebration?

PANEL SESSION

MODERATOR:

Y Y Lau
CEO, YY Property Solutions (in conjunction with Cushman and Wakefield)

PANELISTS:

Chin Soon Ho
Director, Ho Chin Soon Research Sdn. Bhd.

George Stewart LaBrooy
Executive Director, AXIS REIT Managers Berhad

Daniel Lee Lock Soon
Senior Manager, Nusajaya Land Sdn Bhd.

• Discover the unique tax advantages
• How to ensure your Australian property investments can remain completely tax free
• Create the opportunity for a tax free life in Australia

Ravin Chatlani
Partner, Australasian Taxation Services Pty Ltd.

Global Liquidity, FX Themes & Interest Rate Trends: Impact on Asset Allocation

• Global credit crunch: US sub-prime, is it still contained or contagion?
• Risks: Critical things to watch out for - US, China, oil prices, unwinding of risk
• Growth prospects for Asia
• Sources of global liquidity
• FX and interest rate outlook

KEYNOTE

Jimmy Koh Chew Teck
Head of Economics-Treasury Research, Global Markets & Investments United Overseas Bank Group

• High-end residential and office sectors

Eric Ooi
Managing Director, Knight Frank Malaysia

• REITs - Global and Asia an overview
• Why REITs are so popular
• Examining Singapore’s success
• M REITs and the impact on the Malaysian property market
• The development of the integrated business model
• The importance of capital recycling

George Stewart LaBrooy
Chief Operating Officer, AXIS REIT Managers Berhad

• NCER: Northern Corridor Economic Region
• IDR: Iskandar Development Region
• Demographics
• Property Price Index
• Strength & weaknesses
• Unique attributes of each region

• What is Feng Shui and why is it important to property investors?
• Two classical approaches to Feng Shui
• Gathering the ‘Qi’ and avoiding the ‘Sha’
• Exterior Feng Shui tips for the property investors
• Interior Feng Shui tips for the property investors
• The best facing and sitting directions

Henry Fong
Feng Shui Consultant

• Introduction to fine wine
• Mechanics of fine wine investment
• Advantages and benefits of wine investment
• Introduction to Premium Liquid Assets’ business model

Charles Tan
Wine Director, Premium Liquid Assets Pte Ltd.

• The 9th Malaysia Plan - government’s grand plans for Penang
• NCER and its impact on Penang properties
• Other inward investments
• Where is property price heading now and in the near future?
• Best places to invest in Penang and why

Michael Geh
Senior Vice-President, Raine & Horne International Zaki + Partners Sdn Bhd.

KEYNOTE

Patrick Grove
Executive Chairman / Group CEO
IPGA Ltd. / Catcha Media Group

• Foreign investment guidelines
• The latest relaxed restrictions for residential property
• No property gain tax!
• Property ownership in Malaysia

Esther Ong
Senior Partner, Messrs Esther Ong Tengku Saiful & Sree

• What is Fibonacci “retracement” and how can this be useful to traders?
• Identifying reversals on a price chart
• Recognizing stock retrace pattern and acting on data

Justin Tan
Chief Trainer, ChartNexus (Malaysia)

• Tax considerations for offshore property investors
• Taxation of property investment under Thailand’s tax treaties
• A review of real property gains tax in Thailand

KEYNOTE

Dr Joseph Eby Ruin
Principal, RiskFirst Consultancy & Training Services

• The global REIT market: Overview & market forecast
• Why invest in a REIT? What are the relative merits?
• Taking the pulse of Malaysia’s economy and global macroeconomic trends – are REITs a safe bet?
• Battle of the REITs - Mixed use REITs vs. traditional REIT models
• What’s in store for Malaysian REITs, should investors venture beyond home borders - how do we compare in terms of performance?
• Best and worst market/product segments to invest in for the next two years

PANEL SESSION

Graham Bibby
CEO, Richmond Group

George Stewart LaBrooy
Chief Operating Officer, AXIS REIT Managers Berhad

Dr Joseph Eby Ruin
Proprietor, RiskFirst Consultancy & Training Services

• Various lending options available
• Comparison of differing benefits/deficiencies of each option
• Benefits of borrowing for a foreign investor with regard to Australian Tax issues and currency hedging

Ravin Chatlani
Director, Specialist Mortgage

• Driving factors toward gated and guarded property
• Strata Title Act and the management of community property
• Protection of landed property
• Role of facility management and management corporations
• The cost of safety

See Eng Ng
Licensed Land Surveyor, Studioukur Geomatics Sdn Bhd.

• Why Australia? The economy, political and wealth opportunities
• Why Southeast Queensland? Impetus for growth from natural resources, tourism and population
• Facts why Southeast Queensland property is the best investment choice
• Why ITR (Integrated Tourist Resort) status increases your profit potential
• What foreign Investors should know

John Constantine
Vice President / Corporate Communications, Azzura Corporation