The first seminar will introduce the basics of Islamic financing and to be held on 27th August 2021.

The session will cover:

• The framework of Islamic Finance

• Growth drivers of Islamic Finance

• Comparison of Islamic and Conventional Finance

• Future of Islamic Finance in New Zealand

EFCO Ethical Finance

EFCO is a registered financial service provider in New Zealand. It is offering life changing loans to different niche markets including Muslims, migrants, students, start-up businesses and SMEs. Customers can take advantage of deferred payments, free of confusing and complicated payment plans, with the added assurance of Sharia compliance. This is not limited to ethnic, cultural or social groups, but is available to all New Zealanders; a financing solution that is non-interest based. For further information, please visit http://efco.co.nz/

Massey University

Massey University has grown from a small agricultural college in Palmerston North to become New Zealand's largest residential university spread over three cities. Massey University now has three campuses in the North Island, and the highest number of extramural students. Massey offers the only veterinary science programmes in New Zealand. Massey also offers the only Bachelor of Aviation degree in New Zealand. Massey University qualifications are recognised worldwide and several programmes have international accreditation. From 85 students in the first year, Massey now has over 35,000 internal and extramural students. For further information, please visit www.massey.ac.nz

Speakers and panelists confirmed for the seminar include:

1. Mahmood Raza, Director EFCO

2. Faruk Balli, Professor in Economics and Finance, Massey University

3. Syed Mabruk Billah, Business Development EFCO

We have a lot of interest and seats are limited, therefore reserve your seat at earliest.