Shari'ah Consultancy launched; Turkish tensions; Investing in the future

[Mahomedy, Zaid Z]

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From: IIFF News [mailto:webm...@iirme.com]
Subject: Shari'ah Consultancy launched; Turkish tensions; Investing in the future

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INDUSTRY NEWS: Flying high In spite of global financial turbulence, the Islamic finance industry keeps marching on. But the industry needs new talent. MORE... Old-fashioned way Lack of exposure to riskier markets makes Islamic finance attractive. "It's actually quite old-fashioned banking... a good story in these stricken times," says Gatehouse CEO David Testa. MORE... French moves France is making moves for a bigger slice of the Islamic finance business and Standard & Poor's publishes a report titled "Islamic Finance In France: Paris Tries To Reduce The Gap With London." MORE... Shari'ah consultancy launched Dubai Islamic Bank launches a subsidiary to offer consultancy for Islamic financing and investment transactions. MORE... The next big (small) thing Arbah Capital announces a Shari'ah compliant Arbah Nanotechnology Fund - the first private equity fund of its kind in the region. MORE... Turkish tensions Demand for new homes in Turkey's real estate market have shrunk this year as political uncertainty deters consumers. But constructors are betting on increasing sales to foreigners. MORE... Investing in the future Islamic investment bank Global Banking Corporation becomes a key contributor to Bahrain's Waqf Fund. MORE... CONTACT US: This newsletter is brought to you by IIR Middle East. Contact the IIFF team: Marketing: Kate Urbaniak - kate.u...@iirme.com Conference Manager: Swati Taneja - swati....@iirme.com Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities: Charlie Bark-Jones - spons...@iirme.com Receive Updates! Click here to sign up for regular updates on IIFF events! Send to a colleague Click here to share this newsletter with your colleagues! Special Early Bird Offer! Book The International Islamic Finance Forum (IIFF) - New Markets, 13 - 17 October 2008, Istabul, Turkey,  before 17 August 2008 and SAVE up to US$ 1,940! Click here to download the event brochure! Don't Miss Upcoming Seminars! IIFF also brings you dedicated seminars led by international experts: Islamic Products Development And Financial Engineering 17 - 21 August 2008, Dusit Thani Hotel, Dubai, UAE Click here for details.   Islamic Insurance - Takaful & Retakaful 14 - 17 December, Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, UAE Click here for details.

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