 | IIFC2023: The 8th International Islamic Finance Conference Effat University Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, March 12, 2023 |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=iifc2023 |
| Poster | download |
| Abstract registration deadline | November 25, 2022 |
| Submission deadline | December 25, 2022 |
| Extended Deadline for Full Paper Submission | January 25, 2023 |
Overview
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity surged to more than $5tn in 2021, the biggest year in M&A history due to such factors as easy access to capital, low interest rates, and a recovering global economy. Mergers and acquisitions involve consolidating companies or assets with the aim of boosting growth, gaining competitive advantages, increasing market share, or influencing supply chains.
The question that arises is: Would M&A in Islamic finance lead to a more diversified and effective financial sector that would support the development of the national economy, diversify its sources of income, and stimulate savings, finances, and investments, or would it lead to a more concentrated market (less competition) with consequences for banks' stability, profitability, and efficiency?
In general, M&A happens regularly in the business world, and when executed well, it can promote competition among businesses, empower entrepreneurship, and protect consumers while allowing for increased freedom.
In this context, IIFC2023 gathers corporate leaders, private equity investors, academic scholars, and regulators to discuss different aspects of complex M&A transactions, such as types of asset pooling, capital concentration, the impact of technology advancements on deal structuring of mergers and acquisitions and finally the role of M&A in affecting the structure of domestic and global competition.
Furthermore, IIFC2023 addresses the questions related to the viability, sustainability, and future of Islamic Finance in the presence of global economic turbulence. This is due to the financial evolution that is taking place via the digitization of financial sectors and markets. While presenting challenges, these market developments are also opportunities for growth. By offering creative, viable, and socially responsible solutions, Islamic finance tools, and models can contribute to the future development of Saudi Arabia and the region. This can be done through the successful integration, promotion, and implementation of Saudi Vision 2030.
Join us and explore upcoming collaboration opportunities, cultivate your social and knowledge networks, and complement your core experience!
Submission Guidelines
Full papers are welcomed in the thematic areas listed below. All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.
List of Topics
The 8th International Finance Conference (IIFC2023) themes may include, but are not limited to the following:
- M&A trends and Islamic Finance
- M&A and Islamic Capital Markets
- M&A and its impact on the financial structure
- Bank concentration/competition as a result of M&A
- Debt Re-Structuring and Islamic Finance
- Monopolistic markets from the Islamic perspective
- M&A within the Islamic Finance Industry: Historical perspective
- M&A in the digitization era
- Innovation Driven acquisitions
- Islamic Corporate Governance
- Fintech & Sustainability in Islamic finance
- The future of Islamic finance (Shari’ah issues, standardization, ethics, & digitization era)
- Islamic finance alternatives in the era of crises
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 25th November 2022
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 30th November 2022
End of Early Registration: 25th December 2022
Full Paper Submission Deadline: 25th December 2022
Author Notification: 25th January 2023
Camera Ready Paper Deadline: 05th February 2023
Conference: 02nd March 2023
Registration Fees
| CATEGORY |
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEE (before 25th December 2022) |
LATE REGISTRATION FEE |
|---|---|---|
| Conference Attendance | Free | Free |
| Attendance with Certificate | 150 SAR | 200 SAR |
| Papers’ Authors | 600 SAR | 800 SAR |
Committees
Conference Chair
- Dr. Edib Smolo, Effat University, KSA
Organizing Committee
- Dr. Mervat Chuman, Effat University, KSA
- Dr. Uzma Javed, Effat University, KSA
- Dr. Murat Yaş, Marmara Unviersity, Türkiye
- Dr. Mahmut Sami Güngör, Marmara Unviersity, Türkiye
Scientific Committee
- Dr. Rozina Shaheen, Effat University, KSA, The Chair
- Dr. Omar Hafiz, King Abdulaziz University, KSA
- Dr. Ahmed Bensaida, Effat University, KSA
- Dr. M. Kabir Hassan, University of New Orleans, USA
- Dr. Mirzet Šeho, Monash University Malaysia, Malaysia
- Dr. Alam Asadov, Prince Sultan University, KSA
- Dr. Hanan Almadani, Effat University, KSA
- Dr. Norhanim Mat Sari, Putra Business School, Malaysia
- Dr. Abdulaziz Almaktoom, Effat University, KSA
- Dr. Zainah Qasem, Effat University, KSA
- Dr. Youssef Nader, Novosibirsk State University, Russia
- Dr. Sarah Osailan, Effat University, KSA
- Dr. Tariq Alzubi, University of Jordan, Jordan
- Dr. Lindos Daou, Effat University, KSA
- Dr. Hasan Balfaqih, Effat University, KSA
Program Committee
- Dr. Mahees Raheem, Effat University, KSA, The Chair
- Mrs. Lamiaa Ghamri, Effat University, KSA,
Organizers
- Effat University, Jeddah, KSA
- Marmara Unviersity, Istanbul, Türkiye
Publication
IIFC2023 proceedings will be published in peer-reviewed proceedings.
Venue
The conference will be held at Effat University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. However, to accommodate diversified audiences and motivate participants across the globe, one part of the conference will be held online.
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to IFC@effatuniversity.edu.sa