IFSB to Hold Annual Summit in Mauritius

10 years, 4 months ago - November 28, 2013

The Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) will be organising its 11th Annual Summit from May 21-22, 2014 in Mauritius.

To be hosted by the Bank of Mauritius, the two-day summit will be the first time that the IFSB Summit will be held in the African continent.

In a statement today, the board said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bank of Mauritius, signifying the cooperation and commitment of both parties in ensuring the success of the landmark annual event.

"Bank of Mauritius is a full and council member of the IFSB since 2007.

"The Annual IFSB Summit aims to bring together experienced international group of chairpersons and speakers, attracting participants from all sectors of the financial services industry across the globe," it said.

Participants at previous summits included key players of the Islamic financial services industry, especially members of the IFSB from among regulatory and supervisory authorities, international inter-governmental organisations, thought leaders and market players.

Text by Business Times

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