Tagged: Borneo Post

2012-10-22

OSKIB aims to unlock value in Islamic finance segment

The Islamic banking division of OSK Investment Bank Bhd (OSKIB) is taking action to unlock value in the Islamic finance realm as well as to address the challenges currently faced in the segment. The Islamic banking segment in Malaysia makes up 18% of o…

World recognises Malaysia as Islamic financial centre

ASIA / Islamic Finance

2012-08-13

World recognises Malaysia as Islamic financial centre

Malaysia was invited by Sudan in order to provide support in the country’s efforts to set up Islamic banks on their territory. It shall help Sudan to facilitate trade and to ease investment financing between both countries. This move is considered as a…

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