SAMBA declared capital markets partner of the 2005 World Islamic Banking Conference

The key industry event takes place in the Kingdom of Bahrain from 10-12 December.

SAMBA is the leading provider of financial services in the region, committed to providing world-class financial solutions to various customer segments. SAMBA's activities span Retail Banking, Private Banking, Corporate & Investment Banking, Treasury Services, Asset Management, and Islamic Banking for all business segments.

Speaking on their participation in WIBC, SAMBA stated: SAMBA prides itself on its ability to conform its Islamic Banking products to the highest standards of Shari'ah compliance, which is ensured through its Shari'ah Supervisory Board comprising of internationally renowned Islamic Scholars.

SAMBA has an unparalleled track record in structuring and executing complex transactions in the Equity and Debt Capital Markets encompassing Project Finance and Advisory Services, Corporate and Structured Finance.

The conference will feature seven sessions titled: Regulation & Business: Creating a Framework for Islamic Banking & Finance to Thrive; Industry in Transition: Trends & Innovations for Islamic Financial Institutions in an Increasingly Competitive Global Market; The Shari'ah Open Forum; Retail Banking Summit and Corporate & Investment Banking Summit; Leaders and Winning Strategies; Unlocking Market Opportunities in the Retail, Corporate & Investment Banking Markets; and State of the Industry: Performance, Growth & the Way Forward.

This past year has seen a number of new players entering the Islamic finance market, with Europe and the Gulf region in particular seeing significant new institutions coming to market. These moves are further increasing competitive pressures and adding more urgency to the necessity of innovating new products and services, achieving renewed and sustainable growth, and exploring strategic consolidation opportunities. WIBC reflects this dynamic tempo of growth and the interactive sessions will provide new insights into the innovations and market strategies that will help financial institutions keep pace with the future.