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Nigeria: Islamic Halal Fund Lists on NSE
Lotus Capital has announced the Memorandum listing of its Islamic Halal Investment Fund on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).
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Still waiting for Islamic banking
During his screening before the nation’s senate, Lamido Sanusi, the new Central Bank governor said of Islamic banking: “It is important we make sure that people don’t say they are offering Islamic banking while they are actually running conventional banking.
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Tunisia: Tunis Financial Harbour master plan unveiled
His Excellency Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, President of Tunisia laid the foundation stone for North Africa’s first offshore financial centre at a ceremony held Friday. Situated in Tunis Bay, Tunis Financial Harbour (TFH) is the brainchild of leading Middle Eastern Islamic investment bank Gulf Finance House (GFH) and will play host to some of the world’s leading names in finance, advisory and support services at a strategic crossroads between the European, North African and Middle Eastern markets.
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Sookh and ye shall find
A deli-style Halal butchery is a welcome addition to Joburg’s northern suburbs. Hilary Biller checked out its offerings.
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Madagascar: A Fantasy Island of Adventure
The lush tropical landscape right off the coast of Africa depicts a fantasy island of adventure. Madagascar, being the world’s fourth biggest island, is a land steeped in rich cultures, mystery and history. Most of us have already been exposed to the lovable lemurs from the cartoon franchise “Madagascar” as well as the graphically depicted natural scenery of the country.
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Core banking replaced with Islamic banking
In South Africa, Albaraka Bank is replacing core banking system with new equation Islamic Banking and Branch Automation System as the former reaches end of life cycle
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Kenyan Islamic bank eyes regional expansion
First Community Bank, one of Kenya's first two Islamic banks, aims to expand abroad after a launch in its home market exceeded expectations, its chief executive said.
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HSBC introduces Islamic banking products in Mauritius
HSBC Bank Mauritius has launched Islamic banking products for business customers. The bank is introducing two products under the HSBC Amanah brand, a current account and a term investment account.
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19 – 21 July 2009 : Africa’s Big Seven 2009
Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
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28 - 31 May 2009 : Experience Halaal 2009
Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa
Filed Under: Experience Halaal