Growing Muslim populations, their disenchantment with the US, and increased wealth from buoyant oil prices are continuing to drive demand for Islamic banking services. This demand has turned Islamic finance into a multi-billion dollar global industry and has led to a number of Islamic banks being opened around the world, even in predominantly non-Muslim countries.

However, the industry is still very fragmented and critical challenges have to be tackled before greater profit potential can be realised. For the industry to grow are "Mega" banks the answer? How about a dash of creativity to spice up the mix? Or if cross border strategies are the key to success where do the opportunities lie? The Islamic Finance Forums will answer these questions and more.

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