Islamic Economic Forum in London
Five prominent central bank governors, including Bank Negara Malaysia's Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz, will feature at the 9th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) to be held in London from Oct 29 to 31.
The four other governors are Central Bank of Oman executive president Hamood Sangour Al Zadjali, Dubai International Financial Centre governor Abdulla Mohammed Saleh, Central Bank of Nigeria governor Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates governor Sultan Nasser Al Suwaidi.
WIEF Foundation chairman Tun Musa Hitam said Islamic banking and finance had created excitement among the British.
"They are looking at (Islamic banking and finance) to improve their own facilities and upgrade their knowledge. It reflects on the success of Islamic finance and banking for which we, Malaysians, can claim to be one of the pioneers," he said at a press conference at the WIEF Secretariat Office.
Musa said Islamic finance and banking would feature prominently in the agenda, with the five governors taking the lead to discuss issues related to the subjects.
It will be the first time that the ninth installation of the forum is being held in a non-Muslim capital.
Source: New Straits Times
WIEF Foundation chairman Tun Musa Hitam said Islamic banking and finance had created excitement among the British.
"They are looking at (Islamic banking and finance) to improve their own facilities and upgrade their knowledge. It reflects on the success of Islamic finance and banking for which we, Malaysians, can claim to be one of the pioneers," he said at a press conference at the WIEF Secretariat Office.
Musa said Islamic finance and banking would feature prominently in the agenda, with the five governors taking the lead to discuss issues related to the subjects.
It will be the first time that the ninth installation of the forum is being held in a non-Muslim capital.
Source: New Straits Times
