Testimonials

What our participants have to say about Terrapinn events:

"Arguably the most well organised conference dedicated to Islamic Finance and Investments. A definite MUST for the serious Shari’ah conscious investor.”
Ali Shahadat, Managing Director, SDK Asset Management, Switzerland

“I personally believe that the conference was excellent and very well organized.  In addition to the conference content itself, the networking opportunity was fabulous.”
Kashif Khan, Manager, Wealth Management Group, Muthanna Investment Company, Kuwait

"An excellent conference, well attended with delegates showing a keen interest to participate in the panel session questions. Of note was the format of the conference with many more panel sessions than one would normally see at such conferences.”
Dawood Taylor, Head of Takaful Ta’awuni Division, Bank Aljazira, Saudi Arabia

"A good mix of speakers and panelists covering a wide range of relevant topics - Sheikh Nizam was a particular highlight"
David Testa, Executive Director, Debt Capital Markets, West LB, United Kingdom

"Islamic Funds Conference was one of the best Islamic Finance related events I have attended so far in 2005. Good list of speakers over a detailed list of topics in a nice location."
Ahmet Kayhan, Regional Manager / Middle East & North Africa, Islamic Finance Information Service

"As a first time participant, I found the contacts made very beneficial and the topics enlightening. Look forward to the next one."
Monem A. Salam, Director of Islamic Investing, Saturna Capital

“Congratulations on an excellent conference.”
Jaffer Dawood, Trader, Rand Merchant Bank

“We found the conference very informative and we made some valuable contacts in Dubai. Thanking You.”
Lance Solms, Fidentia Group, South Africa

“The event was very successful and had a direct positive impact on development of innovative Islamic Compliant Products for us in Tamweel. We would certainly participate in the upcoming events of similar nature.”
Jassim Al Hamadi, Manager, Planning & Asset Development, Tamweel, UAE

“Excellent organization, exposure to the most relevant Shari'a initiatives and, more importantly, an occasion to meet the indutry's most active players through well structured panel discussions.”
Ayman Khaleq, Senior Associate, Vinson & Elkins, UAE

“An excellent conference with a lot of interesting people attending.”
Dr. Uwe Steininger, Partner, SJBerwin

“The first Islamic fund event when delegates asked direct questions to market participants that I attended.”
Jerome Schonbachler, Head of Alternative Investments, EFG Private Bank, Switzerland

“I am delighted I was able to participate in the conference. It went smoothly and I've been receiving good feedback since. I look forward to working together again in the near future.”
Baljeet Kaur Grewal, Chief Economist/Head, Fixed Income Research, Aseambankers, Maybank Group, Malaysia

"Interactive panel discussions, inspiring speakers and ingenious networking formats make this conference one of the best events I have attended"
Alain Mestat, Head of Marketing & Communication, Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild, Luxemburg

“The Hong Kong Seminar in September was the best one we attended last year…thank you so much for a wonderful conference in Hong Kong.  It was one of the best conferences all year long and a great anchor to bring some of my business associates together for meetings.  The networking was probably the best with qualified investors and well organized events. Thank you once again”.
Michael P. Brady, President, Agile Group, USA

“Highly interactive and extremely useful platform to share best practices with top professionals from across the world”
Arpit Agarwal, Head – Private Banking, ICICI Bank Limited, India

“My team found the conference thoroughly rewarding and stimulating. The exposure and visibility DIFC obtained from attending was most worthwhile we have made many new friends.”
Sandy Shipton, Head, Asset & Fund Management, Dubai International Financial Centre, UAE

“Hedge Fund World Asia 2005 was certainly the best conference I have attended this year.  The combination of quality speakers, a diverse set of participants and overall organization makes the event the best in the region.  See you at Hedge Fund World Asia 2006!”
Tammer Kamel, Senior Portfolio Manager, Oria Capital, Hong Kong

"The quality of the fund managers and investors participating in the discussions and panels was top-notch, and the food was great too"
Robert Jones, Managing Director, Financial Control Limited, Hong Kong

“Congratulations again for putting on such a fine event!  It just gets better and better each year.  Hedge Funds World continues to assemble a truly top notch-speaking faculty in a forum that is very conducive to exchanging ideas and networking.  Not to mention - the dim sum was outstanding!"
Jerry Harris, Principal, Welton Investment Corporation, USA

“The event seems to improve each year.  I find it a great venue to meet with industry players and share ideas and opportunities.  I look forward to next year's event”.
Ted Lee, Portfolio Manager - Fund of Funds, SPARX Asset Management Japan