Euromoney London Islamic Finance and Investment Conference
On 11-12 February 2015, The Euromoney London Islamic Finance and Investment Conference will offer analysis of these new developments in the globalisation of the industry and bring together key market participants from the Islamic and conventional financial markets.
Join 300 primarily private sector financiers and investors from both the Shariah-compliant and conventional financial markets in February to understand why Islamic finance is moving into the mainstream - and what that means for your business and your clients.
Book your place today by visiting www.euromoneyconferences.com/IslamicFinance
CNN Arabic discuss the UK Government's role in Islamic finance
CNN Arabic discuss the UK Government's role in Islamic finance with IFC Board Member Omar Shaikh at the World Islamic Retail Banking Conference Dubai - click here.
Queen Mary University of London
Nov 2014, London - Umer Suleman, IFC Senior Manager was invited to deliver a lecture at the Queen Mary University of London on behalf of the Commercial Activity Society, on the topic of Islamic Finance.
The lecture was attended by students from various disciplines including Law, Economics and Politics and covered Islamic Finance both conceptually as well as from an industry perspective. Umer shared a broader perspective on the principles underlying Islamic economic philosophy within which contemporary Islamic finance aims to operate.
UKIFC discuss central shariah boards
Source: Bloomberg, Nov 2014
Dubai: If Dubai is serious about becoming the capital of the global Islamic economy, it may need to put its centralised Sharia board in place.
A year after the emirate set out plans to be the Islamic economic hub, it's seven months behind schedule in setting up a body that Moody's Investors Service said would help spur the emirate's sukuk market.
Dubai is still deliberating with the federal government to establish the board, according to Abdulla Mohammad Al Awar, chief executive officer of the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC).
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Guardian Islamic Finance Supplement
The Guardian newspaper released its Islamic Finance supplement on the 23rd September highlighting global industry trends and showcasing the UK's contribution to the sector. The supplement included two contributions from the Islamic Finance Council UK,Read more
London Scholar CPD Session, 13th September 2014
The UKIFC successfully held the 9th UK Scholar Development session on Saturday 13th September 2014 in London at the PwC offices covering the topics of:
Ramdahan Mubarak !
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is one of the most important months of the year for Muslims. It is the month that Muslims the World over are enjoined to fast from dusk until dawn, primarily to reaffirm their connection with their Creator and attain a higher awareness of life by detaching from the norms and cycle of daily life, as well as increase their empathy with those, for whom fasting is not a choice, but a necessity.
Dubai Scholar CPD Session, 23rd June 2014
23rd June 2014, The Islamic Finance Council UK (IFC) is held its 3rd Dubai Shariah Scholar Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programme at the offices of Simmons & Simmons, in DIFC.
Regulatory Frameworks for Islamic Capital Markets
Through its significant experience, the IFC has developed a proprietory tool kit for government agencies wishing to develop their regulatory framework for Islamic finance. To find out more visit the "Government Advisory" section of this website.
UKIFC thanks Saftar Sarwar
The UKIFC Chairman and Board would like to thank Saftar Sarwar for his contribution and support as an UKIFC Board Member over the past 5 years. Saftar has played a key role in shaping and building the UKIFC from its early stages.