Faculty of Law and Management - School of Economics and Finance

The current global financial crisis together with the growing demand for shariah compliant products and services calls for an active response from industry as well as academia. Taking a step in this direction, we are pleased to announce a special symposium supporting the theme of ‘Islamic Banking and Finance and the Current Global Financial Crisis’.

This is a joint effort across industry-academia to discuss issues related to Islamic banking and finance including performance of Islamic banks and financial institutions in the current financial crisis. This symposium will also explore opportunities and challenges in the area of Islamic banking and finance, particularly in Australia.

The high profile line up of confirmed international and local speakers include:

Dr Salman Syed Ali
Staff Economist, Islamic Development Bank /
Islamic Research and Training Institute, Saudi Arabia

Mr Mohammed Amin
Head of Islamic Finance, PricewaterhouseCoopers,
United Kingdom

Mr Saadat Muzaffar
Head of International Wealth Management,
Dubai Islamic Bank, UAE

Professor Sofyan S Harahap
University of Trisakti, Indonesia

Professor Sayyid Tahir
International Islamic University, Pakistan

When: Monday 6 July 2009
Time: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Where: Intercontinental Melbourne The Rialto Hotel

Delegate fee
$100 (students will be charged a $75 concession fee). This includes all day access to the event, available Symposium papers, buffet lunch, optional tapas and refreshments, for registered delegates only). Fees do not include travel costs or accommodation.

How to register
Online at: www.latrobe.edu.au/lawman/courses/ibf-symposium

Register by Monday 29 June 2009 – numbers are limited, attendees must register to secure a place at this symposium.

Registration will commence at 8:00am through to 8:45am.
Tapas will be served to registered delegates after 5:30pm.
The symposium will close at 7:00pm.

For more information

Please visit: www.latrobe.edu.au/lawman/courses/ibf-symposium

Or contact
Andrea Jones
T +61 3 9479 1604