Australia discusses Islamic banking

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Updated July 6, 2009 11:22:48

The world of banking can be a fraught and frightening place, but Islamic banking experts from around the world are in Melbourne today to discuss potential expansion in Australia.

Islamic banking worldwide is a one trillion dollar industry, with interest growning i Australia.

Presenter: Sarah Dingle
Speakers: Nail Aykan, Spokesman for the Muslim Community Co-operative; Ahmed Sabra, student of Masters of Islamic Banking and Finance at La Trobe University; Paul Johnson, Vice-Chancellor of La Trobe University

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