Product development for Islamic banks discussed at MEFX conferences

On June 4, 2008 · In Islam, Islamic Economics, Sharia Compliant, Shariah Finance, Shariah Law

By: Mike Gallagher

Greater visibility needed if Islamic finance is to become internationally acceptable. International listings and uniformity of standards key to spread say delegates.

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Delegates at the Future Proofing Your Bank MEFX conference in Dubai on Sunday discussed the vexing issue of product development from an Islamic finance perspective. Standardisation was given the most attention, as it always seems to at conferences where Islamic finance is discussed, but how much progress is taking place with regards to the subject is still not certain.

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