IIBFI Director visits Bhatkallys office
03:54AM Thu 10 Oct, 2013


IIBFI Institute
Director - Administration & Academics (IIFBI), Mohammed Asim Farooq in his tour to Bhatkal, visited the Bhatkallys office. On this occasion, our correspondent enquired about the online Islamic course on Islamic Banking. Given below are the details concerning it: The Certificate Course in Islamic Banking Finance & Insurance is designed to provide a basic understanding of the principles, nature and form of Islamic Banking, as is relevant to those entering and/or working in the financial service market. Islamic Banking and Finance, also known as ethical banking, Shariah Compliant Banking, interest-free banking or as special finance, has reached the shores of more than 100 nations of the world. Surprisingly the nations who have taken keen interest in promoting this concept also include hardcore secular and developed nations such as UK, USA, France, Germany, Singapore etc. Robust performance of Islamic Banking and Finance sector during the recent financial crisis has added to its allure. Emergence of green and ethical movement has further contributed to euphoria surrounding Islamic banking. IMF and the World Bank have come up with researches that find Islamic banking and finance more stable in comparison with the current form of banking practiced across the globe. Many Muslim nations of the Middle East and Far East have made substantial progress in promoting Islamic Banking and Finance in their jurisdictions through favorable taxation and other policy supports. Western Nations such as UK, on the other hand promote Islamic Banking through the slogan of “No favor but No discrimination”. In India, too several institutions including some owned by government have shown a determination to capitalize on this growing niche opportunity. Kerala Government owned KSIDC has started an Islamic Finance Company Al-Barakah Financial Services Ltd; GIC of India has started Islamic Re-Insurance Scheme; SEBI has permitted several schemes explicitly adhering to the Islamic laws of investments. BSE Ltd. has launched a Shariah Index in association with TASIS (Taqwaa Advisory & Shariah Investment Solutions).