by Vighnesh Avadhanam -

MICROFINANCE EVENT: 3rd CIS Islamic Banking and Finance Forum; May 25-27, 2022; Baku, Azerbaijan

The organizers of this forum aim to promote Islamic finance in the nine-member countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Islamic finance is that which is compliant with Shariah law, such as by an investor sharing profit and loss rather than charging interest for a loan. The main event is on May 25, followed by a post-event workshop on May 26 and May 27. The topics on the agenda for the first day of the forum include takaful – Islamic insurance – as well as how Islamic

by Sheen Gupta -

MICROFINANCE EVENT: 8th African Islamic Finance Summit; March 23-25, 2022; Brikama, The Gambia

This event is structured as a one-day summit followed by a two-day workshop. Topics include Islamic Banking, Finance, Fintech (Financial Technology) and Financial Inclusion; Development of Islamic Microfinance in West Africa; Takaful (Islamic Insurance), Sukuk and Islamic Capital Markets; and Investment Opportunities in Africa. The summit includes an award ceremony to