Islamic Banking Supervision, Capital Adequacy and Risk Management Seminar
27th Jan 2008

A high profile international workshop on Islamic Banking Supervision, Capital Adequacy and Risk Management was run in BIBF during the period 27- 31st January 2008 in association with the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB).

The Seminar was particularly deigned for regional and international Islamic bankers, legal advisors and risk managers who participated in discussions and case studies on current key issues associated with Islamic Finance Including : the legal, regulatory, and operational framework of the Islamic Banking and Finance Industry, the significance and rational of the Islamic principles of Jurisprudence and the sources and principals underlying modern Islamic banking and Finance and risks facing Islamic banks, the risk techniques involved, in addition to the challenges related to people, practices and technology. Among other key issues addressed, the workshop will also explore Basel II approaches and the implementation challenges involved.

Key industry experts facilitated the workshop for a group of Regional and International bankers from: Central Bank of Bahrain, Al Baraka Islamic Bank, Arcapita Bank, Gulf Finance House, Central Bank of Kuwait, Central Bank of Syria, Central Bank of Jordan, Monetary Authority of Singapore and Ministry of Finance – Brunei.

Commenting on the workshop, BIBF’s Director Mr. Garry Muriwai hailed the high-status status Bahrain had achieved as regional leader in the Islamic finance industry. Mr. Muriwai further indicated that the workshop will be a great opportunity for industry experts from all over the world to meet and exchange ideas and professional experiences on the current issues of the Islamic Finance Industry.

Mr. Muriwai said “This workshop provides a unique platform for participants who will learn from senior industry experts about the up-to –date supervision methodologies of the Islamic Banking Industry and debate the current developments in this field. The Seminar will provide a great opportunity to examine the unique risks involved with Islamic banks from a supervisory prospective and the risk mitigation methods employed”.


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