Mumbai, March 21st, 2013

BSE Institute Ltd. and TASIS today jointly launched an online certificate on "Islamic Banking, Finance & Capital Market".  Islamic Banking & Finance is fast emerging as a specialized area of finance. It has already made its presence in over 75 countries. The assets under Islamic Finance  have reached close to USD 1.5 trillion. To address  the  need  of  this  industry  BSE  Institute  Ltd. and TASIS have conducted  workshops  in  the  past  and  have now decided to launch a full online   certification.  Primarily, the certification aims at improved financial inclusion through increased financial literacy. It also aims at improving the employability of our youth who want to make a career in overseas financial markets.

The certification is designed for professionals who have an interest in the financial sector, i.e.  banking, insurance,  investment  and the capital market.  It will  be  more  beneficial  for  students with a background in commerce, economics and management.

Shri  Ambarish Datta, MD & CEO, BSE Institute Ltd. said, "BSE Institute is committed  to  bridge  the  gap  between  the latest financial theories and current  practices.  It aims at providing its students an understanding of the latest developments in the fields of Islamic banking, finance and the capital markets.  The launch of this Islamic Capital Market program is reflective of BSE's commitment in this direction".

Dr  Shariq Nisar, Director TASIS stressed the importance of Islamic finance education. He claimed, "Islamic Banking and Finance is growing at over 15 % annually and to be able to sustain its current growth the industry needs large numbers of professionals who need  to be trained about its basic

principles  and  practices. The course aims to spread this knowledge widely through the use of world class faculty and technology".

The launch ceremony of the certification is being organised on March 21st, 2103   at the BSE.  Shri  Ashish  Chauhan, MD  &  CEO  who  launched  the certification  with  Several  international delegates from finance industry and Media are being invited to witness the launch.

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About BSE Institute Ltd.
The BSE Institute Ltd. (BIL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the BSE Ltd. BIL inherits from BSE Ltd. the knowledge and insights into the capital markets industry, garnered over the past 137 years.

BSE Institute Ltd. has expanded its horizon beyond financial markets and is offering courses that intend to equip the future leaders with the competence and character to address emerging global business and social challenges.

  • At BIL we believe that insightful financial professionals will drive innovation, growth, and value in today's dynamic world economy. Hence, our open registration programs are designed to transform good professionals into great leaders.

  • With a diverse mix of participants, experiential and holistic learning, faculty with vast industry experience, and strong corporate involvement, learning at BIL is a unique experience.

  • We promote a professional environment that values open and candid communication based on honesty, trust, respect, healthy competition and conflict resolution. We credit ourselves for having trained over 8000 participants in various courses offered at the institute.

  • The courses designed at the BIL help in developing the required capabilities and understanding the trends and in preparing for what's around the bend.

BSE Institute Ltd's Current Offerings

  • Over 60 short term courses

  • Customized International Programs

    • International Program on Demat & Depositories

    • International Program on Surveillance Risk

    • Securities Settlement

    • International Program on Securities Market Operations

  • Part-time certification program on Capital Markets, in collaboration with Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS)

  • Part time certification program on Currency Markets conducted in sync with the United Stock Exchange, our strategic partner, dealing in currency futures and options

  • Post graduate and certificate programs offered in the field of Financial Law, Family Owned Business, Islamic Finance, Banking and Insurance, Quantitative Finance, Infrastructure and Project Finance.

  • Certification Program Offerings on derivatives, securities, central depository, corporate governance

More BIL Highlights:

    • Learning Outside the Classroom - a simulation program to help school children learn about money management

    • Faculty Development Programs

    • Online stock market games

    • Organization of awareness seminars

    • Organization of training programs for International Universities like Harvard and Wharton

Educational Visits to the training institute for National and International Corporates, Financial Institutions, Banks, students, individual investors and professionals with the view to disseminate knowledge and know-how on capital markets and the Indian market environment and operations.

More information about BIL and TASIS is available online at:
TASIS: www.tasis.in BSE Institute: www.bsebti.com

For more information regarding the course please send your query to:
BSE Institute Ltd
training@bseindia.com
Call: 022-22728813
Fax: 022-22723250
TASIS
Email: info@tasis.in
or call 022-22-690147.

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