4 March 2011 - 20:30

The need for the Islamic finance industry to innovate original and genuinely Sharia’a-compatible products is widely acknowledged. Not only is innovation necessary to compete with the conventional finance sector, but it could also help Islamic finance work together with its...

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - The need for the Islamic finance industry to innovate original and genuinely Sharia’a-compatible products is widely acknowledged. Not only is innovation necessary to compete with the conventional finance sector, but it could also help Islamic finance work together with its conventional counterpart in order to create a more sustainable, ethical financial system worldwide. Leaders in Islamic banks, Takaful firms and Sharia’a-compliant investment companies play a major part in the process of innovation, inspiring everyone involved in their organisation. As such a leader it is paramount that you have access to resources that can in turn inspire you and inform your ideas.   Our primary aim is to reward institutions and individuals for demonstrable achievement in promoting and developing Islamic finance market regionally and internationally.      The Awards are open to everyone involved in Islamic finance and banking industry. Winning a Global Islamic Finance Awards demonstrates that your company is leading the world in its innovative thinking, ethical approach, and that your team is delivering effective, impactful solutions to Islamic finance market.      Entries are judged by senior industry leaders. As our panel of experts, they will determine the winners of the prestigious Global Islamic Finance Awards 2011. Entries are open on 20th of March and close on 31st of August 2011. Your work will be reviewed by judges from around the world on the following criteria; Insight, Strategy, Execution and Results. Through our online judging process, the shortlist will be decided. Final judging will then take place to select the winners.

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