BRUNEI - BANKING - Taking Brunei's Islamic finance players to new 'golden age'

THE Islamic finance sector in Brunei has shown "impressive" growth over the years, but it's no reason for players to be complacent, said an executive at BIBD At-Tamwil, the financing arm of Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD).

Roland Ti, BIBD At-Tamwil's marketing and public relations manager, spoke to The Brunei Times on Brunei's Islamic financial landscape and his thoughts on what it takes to bring the Islamic finance institutions to a "golden age". (source)

BRUNEI - Fajr Capital keen to contribute in developing Brunei's economy

FAJR Capital Limited, along with its shareholders and potential co-investors, is keen to further contribute to the Bruneian economy, especially through partnership with Brunei-based companies that have the potential to expand internationally.

A representative from the Dubai-based investment company told The Brunei Times in an e-mail interview that as a strategic investor, Fajr Capital brings multiple forms of capital to the markets it serves. (full story)