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This week I thought I would take time out to reflect on a couple memories that stand clear in my mind following a varied and interesting week at INCEIF. No doubt we have plenty of preparation in hand for a busy week at the IFSB 10th Annual Summit this week, and doubtless I shall provide feedback on that in next week’s BLOG. However, the things that struck me most in the last seven days were...
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In an effort to continue seizing the day and creating as much awareness as possible regarding the benefits of Islamic Finance, I am pleased to report that INCEIF has been very active in the last three weeks or so in doing just that. In Indonesia, we moderated a session at a conference on the development of Islamic Finance in Indonesia as well as spoke on the potential areas for growth in IF ...
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I highlighted in my previous BLOG that the “Winds of Change” were starting to blow. Following my attendance at the IFSB/IRTI Roundtable this week-end just passed and the subsequent IFSB General Assembly, I can confirm that very frank discussions, with regards to the future of our Industry and taking advantage of the on-going Global Financial Crisis, were held. Indeed I would say that ther...
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My apologies for the brief absence of my BLOG for the last two weeks, this was caused by both a family holiday and a business trip to the GCC. During my few days away and during my business trip, I had the opportunity to both reflect and to interact with a different group of personalities. I was able to discuss the current state of the IF industry as well as hopes and plans for the future. F...
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If I were in the habit of keeping score, which I am not, 20 years ago, the most Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) that I used to get was “Do I have to be a Muslim to participate in Islamic Finance?” The answer was and still is, of course, “No you do not. Islamic Finance is for everyone.” I often used to get asked this question and would very often have a strong sense that the questio...
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This week I thought I would take time out to reflect on a couple memories that stand clear in my mind following a varied and interesting week at INCEIF. No doubt we have plenty of preparation in hand[...]
In an effort to continue seizing the day and creating as much awareness as possible regarding the benefits of Islamic Finance, I am pleased to report that INCEIF has been very active in the last three weeks or[...]
I highlighted in my previous BLOG that the “Winds of Change” were starting to blow. Following my attendance at the IFSB/IRTI Roundtable this week-end just passed and the subsequent IFSB General Assembly, I can confirm that very frank[...]
My apologies for the brief absence of my BLOG for the last two weeks, this was caused by both a family holiday and a business trip to the GCC. During my few days away and during my business[...]
If I were in the habit of keeping score, which I am not, 20 years ago, the most Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) that I used to get was “Do I have to be a Muslim to participate in[...]
I hinted in last week’s BLOG that a mid-term review of The Islamic Financial Service Industry Development: Ten-year Framework and Strategies, was about to take place. In fact, the original Framework was published in March 2007 and highlighted[...]
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