KARACHI: Students of the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) were informed about the evolution and growth of Islamic finance in the United States, its unique opportunities and potential for fostering financial inclusion.

Prof Dr Mohammad Kabir Hassan delivered a lecture — Islamic Finance in the USA: Concepts, Institutions, and Prospects — at the IBA’s main campus and offered students valuable insights into the practical application of Islamic finance principles.

According to a press release, the IBA recently hosted Dr Hassan, Hamid D. Habib Chair in Finance, Department of Finance, School of Business Studies (IBA-SBS), and a professor at the University of New Orleans, for a series of engaging lectures and discussions.

Dr Hassan also met with the IBA-SBS faculty to provide insights on publishing in high-impact journals, sharing strategies to enhance the quality and impact of research while addressing common challenges in the publication process.

Published in Dawn, January 29th, 2025