Monash's Islamic conference in M'sia

The 6th International Islamic Finance Conference 2008 in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 13-14, will provide new insights into the innovations and market strategies for Islamic finance, says Monash University's director of banking and finance, School of Business, Prof Bala Shanmugan. The conference is organised by the Institute of Bankers Malaysia, Monash University and the Islamic Banking and Finance Institute Malaysia, reports Bernama. One of the international speakers is Dr Yahia Abdul Rahman from American Finance House-LARIBA. Lariba calls itself the oldest community-owned, riba-free and Shariah compliant finance company serving the community in the US since 1987.