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Islamic finance represents a workable alternative to the endemic crises that shake conventional finance. Based on real transactions and risk-sharing principles, it only deals with those sectors of the economy that can actively contribute to a sound individual and societal development. Its understanding of the nature of money, its dislike of credit brokerage based on interest rate, its wealth redistribution approach and its inclusiveness of all faiths and races, make Islamic finance a modern and sensible proposition

State of Islamic Finance Worldwide

Islamic Finance News, "2012 Guide", February 2012

Comprehensive report on the development of Islamic finance in 48 countries, including an article on: "Italy: Friends in high places", written by Alberto Brugnoni

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Ak Bars Bank Debut Islamic Syndication

Alberto Brugnoni, "The AK BARS Bank debut Islamic syndication. The unfolding of a transaction; or a tale of some incredible people and Andy Warhol", Business Islamica Jan-Feb 2012

Intimate reading of the Russian debut Islamic finance transaction arranged by ASSAIF that has won the 'Europe Deal of the Year Award'

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Diary

15-16 October 2012

Abu Dhabi ~ Conference on 'Islamic Finance in a Changing World'

3-4 October 2012

Istanbul ~ Alberto Brugnoni invited to the Conference on Takaful organized by the World Bank

18-20 September 2012

Kuala Lumpur ~ Alberto Brugnoni invited by the Central Bank of Malaysia to speak at the '3rd Global Islamic Finance Forum 2012'

13 September 2012

Manchester ~ 8th Workshop on Islamic Accounting and Finance - Salford Business School

3-5 September 2012

Brisbane ~ Alberto Brugnoni to speak at the '7th Annual LNG World' conference

24-25 July 2012

Manila ~ 6th Asia Conference on Microinsurance: “Microinsurance as a Growth Catalyst for Insurance to Reach Out to the Masses”

17 July 2012

Colombo ~ Alberto Brugnoni invited to attend the 4th Sri Lanka Islamic Banking and Finance Conference

10-12 July 2012

London ~ Alberto Brugnoni chairs the 6° edition of the 'International Takaful Summit'

4-6 July 2012

Rome ~ Alberto Brugnoni invited to the Islamic Finance Summer School

10-12 June 2012

Cairo ~ Alberto Brugnoni invited to attend 'Takaful 2012 - The Second Annual Conference on Arab Philanthropy and Civic Engagement' organized by the AUC

7-10 June 2012

Moscow ~ Alberto Brugnoni to speak at the 'Halal Exibition'

5-6 June 2012

Singapore ~ Alberto Brugnoni invited to the 'World Islamic Banking Conference: Asia Summit (WIBC: Asia 2012)'

26 May 2012

Strasbourg ~ Alberto Brugnoni invited to the seminar on "La Zakat et les Banques" organized by the Ecole de Management Strasbourg

25-27 May 2012

Florence ~ 'Terrafutura'. International Exhibition and Conference on Best Practices for Sustainability

9 May 2012

Rome ~ Alberto Brugnoni invited to attend the seminar on 'Islamic Finance and Business Ethics in the Social Doctrine of the Church'

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