GFIF 2014
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology Lahore, Pakistan is proudly hosting the
second Global Forum on Islamic Finance (GFIF), after the successful conduction of the
first GFIF, another platform for scholars from around the globe in the field of Islamic finance to share latest developments in Islamic finance and related fields and all participants to quench their desire to be informed more about the field due to its increasing success in the world market. The theme of the Conference is “Developments and The Way Forward”.
يَـأَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ لاَ تَأْكُلُواْ الرِّبَا أَضْعَـفاً مُّضَـعَفَةً وَاتَّقُواْ اللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ
"O you who believe! Devour not usury doubled and multiplied; but fear Allah that you may prosper”
(Al-Quran, Surah
Aal-Imran, Verse no.130)
Every passing day, Islamic principles of financial management are proving to be more and more dependable in the global market due to the fact that Islam considers wealth as the source of development and sustenance of human life and hence, not to be left under the system which may turn out to be a source of devastation in social, moral and economic system of society. Hence, it has been acknowledged far and wide, from East to West, that Islamic Finance has the potential to provide a solution to the problems of inflation and financial problems the world is facing today. The expansion of Islamic financial institutions and products worldwide is evidence of the fact that Islamic financial management has a promising future.
Aim of the Conference:
The 2nd Global Forum on Islamic Finance 2014 is aimed at providing an opportunity for researchers, scholars and practitioners to share knowledge regarding the dynamics of Islamic finance. Current developments in the field of Islamic finance and their impact on the major economies of the world in the near future and its further potentials would be the focus of GFIF.
Scope of the Conference:
The 2nd GFIF will provide an opportunity to the participants to share their knowledge in the sphere of Islamic finance in local and global context. We also welcome related topics that contribute towards the theme of the conference.
GFIF will also provide a unique opportunity to the budding and potential researchers and practitioners to augment their skills through intensive sessions by highly professional local and foreign speakers. Moreover, panel discussions will ignite dialogue on contemporary issues to add value towards the learning of the participants.
Structure of the Conference:
The 2nd GFIF welcomes participants from academia, research institutes, corporate world and the government sector to share their experiences, learning and research. The 2nd GFIF comprises of various sessions to make it the most comprehensive experience for its attendees. The participants may choose from various options including:
- Research Paper Presentation
- Participation in Panel Discussions
- Presentation of Case Studies
- Attending Lectures of contemporary financial experts and Sharia scholars
- Exhibition from Financial Institutions