Islamic Finance Seminar - Bridge between The Gulf and Central and Eastern Europe and the CIS March 15, 2009

SEMINAR OUTLINE

Interest in Islamic banking has grown considerably during the last decade. The main issues of concern are the conceptual framework and viability of interest-free banking, and the assessment of its performance and future. In a world where conventional interest-based finance is the dominant framework, Islamic banking faces many challenges that must be addressed. The purpose of BACEE’s Islamic Finance Seminar is to analyse the past experiences of Islamic banks, to provide an objective assessment of their success and failure in Central and Eastern Europe and in the CIS, and to discuss the contemporary issues and challenges confronting them in the current global economic environment.

ISLAMIC FINANCE QUICK FACTS

• You can not earn interest on a loan nor are required to pay interest on them.


• Social responsibility: Money is invested only in worthy causes.


• Supports investments, leasing, project finance, asset financing, bond issuance, and insurance.


• Current international growth is predicted at 15% annually.


• Many banks including Citibank, HSBC, BNP Paribas, Barclays and UBS are offering Islamic financing options.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Bankers


• Financiers


• Lawyers


• Government Officials


• Insurance Industry Representatives


• Sharia Scholars


• Academicians


• Islamic Financing Practitioners

The Seminar is aimed at educating and introducing these various groups the Sharia Concepts & Rules about the Islamic Banking, Financing and Insurance (Takaful) and highlighting current successful practical applications Worldwide.

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