Global Calls for Economic Justice: the potential of Islamic finance

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Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012 6:30pm to 8:00pm

2012 LSE-Harvard public lecture on Islamic Finance

It is felt that conventional financial systems have failed and should be replaced, or supplemented, by more ethical banking and socially responsible finance. Can Islamic Finance, as a system with a strong religious background and moral framework, satisfy this hope?

Mukhtar Hussain is chief executive officer at HSBC Malaysia.

Volker Nienhaus is visiting professor, University of Reading.

Date: Wednesday 22 February 2012
Time: 6.30-8pm
Venue: Hong Kong Theatre, Clement House
Speakers: Mukhtar Hussain, Professor Volker Nienhaus 

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This event is free and open to all with no ticket required. Entry is on a first come, first served basis. For any queries email events@lse.ac.uk or call            020 7955 6043      .