The upcoming 26th World Islamic Banking Conference (WIBC 2019) in Bahrain will highlight some of the biggest changes and trends in the global finance sector

The event takes place in strategic partnership with the Central Bank of Bahrain on December 02-04 at the Gulf Hotel Bahrain, and will gravitate around the theme of “Mega trends in banking & finance” to drive in-depth understanding and explore growth channels for the Islamic economy.

The summit explores central themes such as Human Capital Development in a Rapidly Changing Financial Landscape, Driving GDP growth & Productivity via Digitized Economy; New Trends in Fintech Influencing the Future of Islamic Finance & Value Creation via M&A and Consolidation, among others.

WIBC will address issues such as:

•    How will the new realities in the global economy affect the future trajectory of the global Islamic banking and finance industry in 2019 & beyond?
•    Are Islamic banks in GCC catching on the regional mega trend of mergers & acquisitions?
•    With Sukuk growing by a CAGR of 9 per cent to US$ 426 billion (as of 2017), what's the way forward for Islamic capital markets?
•    In an era marked by FinTech disruptions and digitization, what does the profile of the new banker look like, and what are the required skill sets?

 Since its inception 26 years ago, The World Islamic Banking Conference has been a significant contributor to enhancing growth, excellence and innovation in the global Islamic Finance and Banking industry.

WIBC 2018 registered participation from a staggering 1000+ delegates, 70 partners & 75 high profile speakers from across 50 countries. – TradeArabia News Service