Here are some introductory Islamic Finance events (either free or require a registration fee to cover expenses) which are right around the corner (in Singapore and Hong Kong). Will be loooking out for other cities and will keep updating the list - as always appreciate any comments/feedback.
RIBA: WHY, WHY, NOT?
February 28 2009, Hong Kong
Islamic Banking & Finance Network - Hong Kong (IBFN)
Fee & Registration required
IFN Roadshow
Global locations and year-round
Islamic Finance News (IFN)
Free - Registration required
LSE Department of Law and Harvard Law School lecture
ReplyDeleteIslamic Finance in the United Kingdom: current initiatives and challenges
Date: Thursday 26 February 2009
Time: 6.30-8pm
Venue: Hong Kong Theatre, Clement House
Speakers: Shaykh Esam M Ishaq, Ian Pearson MP
Chair: Howard Davies
http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/LSEPublicLecturesAndEvents/events/2008/20081203t1550z001.htm
Upcoming Event (April 30, London) - Careers in Islamic Finance
ReplyDelete"This event will provide an introduction and insight to careers in the growing Islamic Finance industry. An introduction to the industry will be provided by Samina Akram, an experienced practitioner in the field, who has been recognised by the United Nation's Women's Federation for World Peace for contributions to Islamic Finance. An informal discussion will then be led by our chair Malik Ayman to explore the careers of our guest panel who are all respected professionals in the Islamic Finance industry."
Host: The Securities & Investment Institute
Venue: 8 Eastcheap, London, E3CM 1AE
Date: 30 April 2009
Time: 17:30 to 18:30
Introduction to Islamic Finance
Samina Akram
Chairperson
Malik Ayman, Liquid Consulting
Panel Members:
Waqar Ahmed, ABC International Bank plc
Kamran H Khan, Prosperitus Capital Partners
Omar Shaikh, Ernst & Young
Who should attend: Professionals and graduates interested in learning more about the growing sector.
Please respond to: Islamicfinance@sii.org.uk
Our Hong Kong friends have another interesting event next month,
ReplyDeleteand sincere thanks to Mattijs and TMF for providing the venue.
Sukuk: Basics & Beyond
Thursday June 11, 2009
Islamic Banking & Finance Network, Hong Kong
http://events.linkedin.com/Sukuk-Basics-Beyond/pub/76725
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ReplyDelete3rd International Islamic Capital Market Forum:
ReplyDeleteIslamic Structured Products and Current Issues in Islamic Finance
Date: 30 July 2009
Venue: Securities Commission, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
For more details please check the event brochure:
http://www.sc.com.my/eng/html/icm/iicmf/iicmf_2009.pdf