Banque Populaire de Mauritanie (BPM) recently announced its decision to use Path Solutions's new iMAL as its Islamic Core Banking Solution in order to keep up with the national and international competition in terms of functionality and technical state. According to Limam Ould Ebnou - AGM of Groupe Mauritanie Leasing, the owner of BPM - Groupe Mauritanie Leasing is set to diversify their activities. Banking operations compliant with Islamic law are a key area in the financial group's plans. Thus a suitable alternative to conventional banking and the establishment of socio-economic infrastructure in the country can be ensured.