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14th Malaysian Finance Association Conference 2012


2 & 3 June 2012, Penang, Malaysia The 14th Malaysian Finance Association Con- ference, 2012, is jointly organized by Gradu- ate School of Business (GSB), Universiti Sains Malaysia and Malaysian Finance Association (MFA). It will be held from 1-3 June, 2012 in Penang, Malaysia. The conference is a forum for scholarly interaction to discuss on various financial issues amongst researchers, policy makers and practitioners.


This invitation and call for papers is not just for topics on Malaysian financial market but also on various aspects of emerging markets, espe- cially those addressing the resilience of emerg- ing financial markets in the path of decoupling economic growth from the present financial turbulences. Papers submitted will be con- sidered for Best Paper Award and publication in two journals. Postgraduate candidates are also invited to submit their proposal or work-in- progress for presentation at the Postgraduate Colloquium.


Contact: Ruhani Ali T: +604-6532794 F: 604-6532792 W: www. gsb.usm.my/mfac2012/


The 9th Islamic Financial Services Board Summit


18 & 19 June 2012, Istanbul, Turkey The Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) is an international standard-setting organisation that promotes and enhances the soundness and stability of the Islamic financial services industry by issuing global prudential stand- ards and guiding principles for the industry, broadly defined to include banking, capital markets and insurance sectors. The IFSB also conducts research and coordinates initiatives on industry related issues, as well as organ- ises roundtables, seminars and conferences for regulators and industry stakeholders.


Contact:


Siham Ismail T: +603 9195 1400 W: www.ifsb.org/


Izdehar SME


13 & 15 November 2012, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Izdehar SME is the premier exhibition and con- ference supporting small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi Arabia. The event will prove to be THE arena for local business people, aspiring entrepreneurs, government agencies, finance and service companies, plus other stakeholders to meet, network and do business in a vibrant business environment.


SMEs represent almost 95% of Saudi Arabia’s business establishments, and employ the ma- jority of the country’s workforce. It is the key to unlocking the vast potential of the Saudi Ara- bian economy providing valuable employment opportunities to a growing young population, improving productivity and helping diversify the economy.


The sector is “considered the most efficient in- strument to accelerate the pace of economic and social development” as per HE Moham- med Al Jasser, Governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, making the growth and de- velopment of the SME industry in Saudi Arabia of prime importance.


Izdehar SME will serve as a platform for small and medium sized enterprises and entrepre- neurs to meet with relevant businesses, gov- ernment agencies and companies, to help grow and develop their business, learn the fun- damentals and techniques to start or enhance a prospective enterprise, and understand the legal and regulatory framework.


Contact: Laila Anbar T: +971 4 407 2620 F: +971 4 335 1891 W: www.izdeharsme.com


Oman Islamic Banking and Finance Conference


4 & 5 June 2012, Muscat, Oman The Oman Islamic Banking and Finance Conference will bring together a number of stakeholders- financial practitioners, acad- emicians, business leaders and key decision makers-from within Oman and internationally to discuss critical issues in Islamic banking and finance.


It will explore steps Oman needs to take to develop its Islamic finance capacity; and offer an agenda for creation of a robust Islamic fi- nance framework, which will contribute to the economic health of the Sultanate.


The event will provide a platform to take ad- vantage of all the empowering opportunities that the Oman Islamic Banking and Finance Conference offer.


The conference will bring together key regu- lators, business leaders, financial industry experts and professionals to discuss and present groundbreaking issues that aim to change and strengthen the landscape of Oman`s Islamic banking and financial mar- ket; it will through light on various challenges and opportunities for both issuers and inves- tors in the coming years as well as to develop strategies that would improve trade activities, build confidence among investors and to cre- ate appropriate future reforms that will ensure growth of Islamic banking and Finance.


The forum will equip the delegates with win- ning strategies for continuous growth and promised to create dynamic and interactive forum for learning and networking in the fi- nancial industry in the Sultanate.


Contact


Ammar Ahmed T: +968 2456 4303 F: +968 2456 5165 W: www.oite.com


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